Tuesday June 28

We tackled split falls today - the technical term for the flap at the front of the breeches.  They proved to be complicated, so good to have chance to practice.  You have to cut a pillar and a bearer, stitch the pillar to the front of the breeches and then cut a slit and put the bearer on the other side, press them over and hand stitch them down.  The bearer also has to be lined; you don't see the bearer at all, it is hidden behind the flap and buttons together.  Made one in calico to pratice the technique and then another cut to our exact pattern with adjustments made, I also lined the second example and put in a facing.  Incredibly frustrating moment when put the lining on the wrong side of the bearer but Rebecca told jokes so everything was fine!  All worth it though as split falls look great when they are done.
Pictures below show inside and outside views and flap down.  Don't think above explanation at all clear so if you ever fancy making breeches with split falls get professional help!