The production this garment is designed for only includes 3 seen characters (others are heard, but not seen by the audience), however, I designed 5 costumes for these characters due the scripted costume changes. This suit jacket is part of a set that has matching trousers and tie, black waistcoat and cotton shirt. It is the first costume we see this character in and he remains in it through the entirety of the act 1.
This suit jacket features two front flap pockets, one breast welt pocket, narrow lapels, shoulder pads and pale pink lining. It was originally tailored for a different male model although not photographed in said suit jacket.
Made without a calico toile, the top suit fabric was cut with extended seam and hem allowance to accommodate for the upcoming fittings that they need taking in or out. During the construction I learnt numerous techniques for tailoring, it began with how and what to layer the jacket with. To ensure the front sits flat on the body, I layered the front panels with canva that ran from the shoulders to the hems (including the lapels). To match the shape of the overall suit jacket the canva fabric was also inserted with darts. There was an additional layer of domette also placed on either panel to create a flat appearance, both layers were hand stitched/ tacked to the inside suit jacket.