New coat

Here is my new coat with a light weight wool that I purchased from Peggy Sagers a while back. It is Butterick 5685.  I made a size 12 in shoulders and 14 throughout body. Wovens have been a problem for me getting good mobility across the back.  My closet is full of knits for this reason.  I went to a fitting class by Connie Crawford this past year and she said I always need to narrow up my shoulders add just a little bit and add 1/4" to the back of the sleeve curve.  What she had me do was start at the notch on the sleeve taper out to 1/4" from sleeve then taper back to sleeve top notch. It is amazing that such a little thing can make such a difference in fit. I do other adjustments but thought someone else might benefit from knowing this fitting idea. Basically she says I have prominent scapulas.  Yeah now I can try making more things with woven fabric.  Still love knits the best.  Easy to care for! Happy Sewing to all!