Pockets

The pockets have been cut out to match up with the pattern as much as possible, the edges turned and hand basted, and the lining sewn by hand.  The pockets will be sewn onto the jacket by hand.  Here I've hand basted fringe trim around the pocket edge to try out the look.

In the end I decided on simple braid at the top of the pockets.  The braid was sewn to the pockets by hand before the pocket was sewn on to the jacket front.   There is no interfacing on the jackets, just the lining, and they will naturally droop a little with wear - which is intentional.