Deconstructing Jacket

 

Deconstructing - Lining

To start I started with removing the lining of the sleeves.

 

 

In removing the sleeve lining I also found that the padding was also attatched to the polyester (nylon). This is to create warmth, however the polyester is sewn to the padding as this is the inner part of the jacket so that it makes it easier to remove. 



Sleeve, right and left front pieces and the centre back.

After removing the sleeves, the right and left front of the jacket are taken apart, and padding is put along the fastening band where the zip is fixed.

 

Different seams within jacket  

There are various types of seams, which includes open seams which are flat and open compared to close seams. Over-looking which is also seen in the trousers is to stop seams from fraying.

Looking at the deconstruction of the sleeve I found places that were interfaced with padding. For instance the edge of the sleeve as this is where the button is sewn. Even behind the button hole on the other side of the fabric you can see interfacing where it is stitched down on the left bottom image.

 

The front of the of the pocket is actaully part of the front piece of the jacket, making it an inserted pocket. This means that lining is needed in order for there to be a pocket.

 

 

The top pocket on the left is a patch pocket.

 

Deconstruction of Zip

The zip is a standard heavy one as it as to be strong to suit the function of the jacket. The garment piece in which the zip is sewn to is called the fastening band. The small metal hole which the drawstring is pulled through is called a grommet. Metal or plastic is usually used for this hole to prevent tearing.