Top Stitching a civilian sack coat?

[8thTenn]

I just finished piecing my civilian sack coat kit together, button holes, and top stitched around the edges of the coat. My question is do I need to stitch around every seam or is the edge all that needs to be done?

My apologies if this in the wrong place

[Matthew Semple]

Re: Top Stitching a civilian sack coat?

Matthew,

The topstitching is around the edges of the coat.

From your question, it appears that you are asking if you have to topstitch along the seams created by the joined body pieces and joined sleeves. If I am interpreting your question correctly, topstitching is rarely exhibited along those seams that join the body and sleeves together. I have been thinking last night and I don't recall having ever seen an original example of a civilian sack which exhibited that in the numerous examples of original surviving specimens I have seen/examined throughout the years.

I hope I interpreted your question correctly and the initial information I provided is helpful.

Matt

[8thTenn]

Re: Top Stitching a civilian sack coat?

Yes you did and answered my question... I'm sorry if it didn't make sense, work my work schedule has me flipping shifts and lack of sleep has my brain fried

[Matthew Semple]

Re: Top Stitching a civilian sack coat?

Matthew,

I am glad to help. Don't apologize for asking the question...that is why we have the forums. I have been having long work hours myself which is why I asked if I understood your question.

I thought I typed this in my response but see I hadn't...Welcome you to the AC Forum!

Matt