Reversible garments will extend wardrobes

Combining a print with a plain material is a practical idea for many people.
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Sewing reversible garments is a practical idea, and fun to do. Here is some advice for success:
Fabric choice is an important consideration. To get an idea of weight in the completed garment, drape both fabrics over your hand. Unless it's to be a winter coat, you don't want it to feel too bulky. As an alternative to two solid colors, try a solid with a print, or even two compatible prints.
Use simple patterns with minimal seams and details. Coats and jackets are logical choices, letting collars and rolled-back cuffs show off the contrast fabric.
Simple dresses, tops and skirts are also nice for spring and summer. (Skirts can be wrap-style or have elastic waists.)
Cut both layers exactly alike. Trim hems to 5/8 inch, same as the seams. Do any embellishing and add pockets prior to construction.
To accomplish the reversibility, choose one of two methods of construction: right sides together and turned inside out, or wrong sides together and bound on the edges.
Leave an opening
For the first, sew the layers together, being very accurate in aligning the raw edges. Leave an opening of about 8 inches in the middle of one side seam or along the bottom back hem. Trim and grade the seam allowances to avoid bulk between the layers.
Reach up and pull everything through the opening to the right side, then press carefully. Slipstitch the opening and topstitch all around for a crisp, even edge.
For the second method of construction, join the two layers with the wrong sides together, carefully matching the raw edges. Finish the inside seams with any technique that looks neat on both sides.
Trim away the seam allowances on the outside edges and hems, baste together and finish with bias binding or foldover braid all around. Decorative serging can be used on casual styles if desired.
Add soft shoulder pads that can flip in either direction, tacking them between layers. Button or loop closures work well.