pinning jackets closed

Has anyone ever made an 18th century jacket that they just pinned closed? I'm never happy with how hooks and eyes seem to gap for me. And I want the pattern to match perfectly so I'm considering going and buying some steel straight pins.  PLUS It'd save me hella time sewing. 

So any experience to share?

You win I'll pin!

Okay clearly I'm behind the ball and the only one STILL using hooks and eyes *facepalm* So I shall definitely be pinning my jacket shut! Which means the only thing I have left to do is sleeves and finish the neck opening...Yay almost done...Ewwww sleeves.

I'm fairly happy with how it's coming out..

( Cut for the pics )

So fingers crossed I should finish it up tonight. Granted that means setting sleeves so really that's anybody's guess.

Sleevils

I HATE SLEEVES!!!

I just can't seem to get the fuckers in looking decent. 







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