Reply To: Simplicity Pattern 2172 Steampunk Coat Question

[professorpincushionParticipant]

hmmmmm…..I’m trying to think what I would do. I think you’re right that it’s convenient that the center back seam of the jacket can easily allow a vent. I guess, when I sew the lining to the outer shell of the jacket, I wouldn’t sew the bottom hemline seam. So it would reflect more like a skirt and make it easier to do the vent and then hand sew the bottom edge, similar to do a skirt. I hope that helps a little. good luck!