Altering taped seams

[Gerry]

What would I know.

Should we tell her??

The machinist in that second vid works for Emma Willis (one of the leading shirt-makers on Jermyn Street, London). I'm not singling them out, this is typical working practice. When did pressing seams go out of fashion??

[EvanTA]

All good points - my overarching practice now is to accumulate exposure and practice time. Pretty much anything I throw myself at in these early stages will challenge me. First off was to learn the sewing machine, first with some old bedsheets running seam lines, adjusting the machine to see the changes and trying the different stitch options. Next alter some articles I had that I wouldn't be bothered if I ruined them.

My first big goal is trouser construction. I'm reading through David Coffin's trouser book, and just ordered Hostek's trouser book. I'll play around with and study some pants I've got, alter them a bit to see what I can pick up about how the manipulations affect fit (looking at Carlin's alteration book for that), then jump in with making some pajama pants from a pattern. They'll be pajama pants because I already happen to have a few yards of a nice soft flannel that would lend itself to pajama bottoms and if they turn out kinda goofy who cares, but I'll use the opportunity to incorporate elements like a fly (just with no buttons or zipper), patch rear pockets, slant pockets on the front, etc.

Along the way I'll scour the posts here and ask questions as needed. Thank you all for the help!