Pattern #1912-A-028 Ladies' Automobile Duster -- Section 1: Arranging Lace on Coat Side & Sewing to Front/Back

The surface lace embellishment on this dressy 1912 Duster takes a bit of time and care to apply, but gives this garment its unique style.  The Coat Sides (Piece 3) are the only main body sections to have lace --there is none on Coat Front or Back. 

Once the lace has been applied to each Coat Side, the side edges of Coat Front and Coat Back are pressed under by a full 3.0cm (1-1/8"), and overlapped by 3.0cm (1-1/8") over the two lengthwise Coat Side edges.  The Front and Back are then attached by sewing along each pressed edge in a 1.6cm (5/8") seam, creating a long decorative tuck about 1.3cm (1/2") wide along each edge.  

The photos below show the steps in preparing the Coat Sides and how the Coat Fronts and Coat Back are attached to them.  Use a strong machine thread (such as a machine quilting cotton) to sew the attachment stitching.  If you like, you can top-stitch in a heavier thread as a contrast touch. 

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