Draft & Sew a Custom Fit Reversible Coat

Step 17 Assembly: Stitch 'er Up

We will begin closing up the layers by turning in the edges (1/2") around the collar, right/left body; pinning, then top stitching as close to the edge as you can -- 1/8" to 1/4" will do -- starting at the bottom of one side of the front, up the front, across the collar, and down the other front. 

If using a machine, do not back-stitch at the beginning or end, if sewing by hand, leave a few inches of thread at the starting and ending points, because you may need to undo a few stitches to turn under the hemline