final toile!

This shows the third toile of the collar, which is finally almost just right. I added an extension to the sides of the collar that can either overlap at the front, or be left hanging down. Not sure how it will fasten yet, but I'd like to use something that isn't too bulky or intrusive. A less obvious change made to this collar is that the undercollar has been cut on the bias rather than straight grain, allowing it to roll over nicely.

The wrap is shown here as it will sit flat against the jacket. Originally the wrap was intended to be buttoned at the ends above the jet pockets, but in order to be long enough to wrap around the neck sufficiently, it now hangs to long to button here. Instead of moving the buttoning location, the wrap is just going to hang freely, so it can sit where it naturally falls. It may still need a button or two to fasten to itself where it crosses over at the front, to prevent it from flying around when the wearer is walking along. There is a seam in the centre-back of the wrap, where it is hidden, because the pattern piece was too long to cut from the fabric in one piece.