@BenjaminJust got those two fitting books from Archive.org. They look full of fixes for every imaginable issue. Thanks a lot! We definitely need a thread with book recommendations.

I'm not doing the shoulder pads for this toile but will do that when I start making the coat with the actual fabric and request comments for that. I unfortunately wasn't able to find any pictures of the coat on the internet. I'm just making it from memory. Thanks,

Hi Rory. Thanks for the response. I'll try the sleeve and back balance adjustments today. Yes, my right shoulder does tend to drop. I remember from the cutting video that you dropped the right shoulder. Is there a way I can find out exactly how much to drop it for my body or is it something I'll need to leave enough inlay for and adjust at the fitting stage? Thanks! Rahul

Hi. Thanks for the response. I've already tried making one with an overcoat draft from the Winifred Aldrich book and it turned out ok as a "conventional overcoat" but it wasn't the fit I had in mind. I tried to alter it to what I wanted but it was getting too complex. I'm actually trying to remake a coat I bought at Reiss several years ago and lost while running to catch a flight. I've been waiting for them to bring it back for 6 years but no luck 😐 It wasn't a conventional overcoat so perhaps I've used the wrong term to describe it. A slim fit, mid-length wool coat with a funnel neck is a more accurate way to describe it. Now that I have tried Rory's draft I feel it gets me very close to what I had in mind. It is unconventional, I agree. I'm just excited to see how the final one will turn out and I'll get some practice before I start on a regular coat/Jacket following the videos series fully. Do you have any suggestions to fix the fitting issues if you can assume I'm working on a coat? 😉 Thanks! Rahul

Thanks Benjamin. I'll try pinning it to see what effect it has. I'm thinking of doing that on the line joining the two back pitch marks? Can you please tell me what scoop means or point me to some link for it? If I had to guess, I think you mean the arm-hole needs to be larger towards the bottom? Yes, I'm after a close fit that doesn't restrict movement. I've been checking that all the time while adjusting the fit. I don't expect to wear anything other than a shirt/tshirt underneath. Thanks again! Rahul

Thanks Rory. I think you're right about that! I've had several issues so far and might just end up switching to a coat soon. I drafted several patterns using Winifred Aldrich suit jacket, and overgarment blocks but they just didn't fit right. I also tried some YouTube videos for drafting but even then the fit isn't correct. So I've just been playing with side seams to get the right fit but that makes the armholes wonky :) I've managed to put them back in shape and put the sleeves on last night but the armhole and sleeves are definitely too large. Must say I'm still enjoying it as it's all so new for me. I'm going to have another go using your drafting method (keeping the centre front straight for a funnel neck). If that doesn't work I'll switch over to following the videos and making a coat first.

Hi Rory! Subscribed to your course just today. I'm a novice attempting to make a tailored overcoat right now and planning to make a coat after this one. I found your older youtube videos a while back and wished there would be a longer version some day! Glad that it came true. Looking forward to learning from you!