This is an A-line garment and has approximately 5 - 10 cm/ 2 - 4 ins of ease,“ says Meadows. And it’s a really interesting one to work. The diagonal stitch at welt and bands is worked of a piece with the fronts, so there’s no extra finishing there. The ‘lily panel’ is worked at the right front and back left; you could of course omit it if you cared to. Body shaping is done at the sides. Sleeves are set in. Shoulder tabs add an intriguing detail. It definitely has a military air about it, but is the most feminine possible version of a historic style.