The sleeve-gusset unit is pinned to the front-back unit.

I stitch this very long, U shaped seam.

I press open the seam, and grade (trim) one side.

I press the other seam side over the raw edges, stitch it down, and topstitch it.

The front band covers the raw edges of the front opening. Accuracy is important here, because it would be easy to stretch the angled edge of the front opening. I interface the bottom ends, measure and mark the seams carefully.  The entire band is pressed in half, and the edge of the topstitched side is pressed into place.

Above left, the prepped band is pinned and sewn to the front opening.  Above right, the band is turned, pressed, and pinned to the inside of the jacket.  I topstitch the inside edge of the band.

The jacket is now completely sewn.  I give it a final pressing.

The completed jacket above.  Above right, the completed jacket inside out.  The seams are totally inconspicuous, and extremely sturdy.  At right, a close up of the underarm seam on the inside of the jacket.

 This jacket has been sold.  Click to link to the  Jackets page to see available garments.