Once pad-stitched, the lapel begins to roll. You can see it here—frozen mid-curve, the stitch doing its quiet work beneath the surface.
This is where the structure starts to show its intent. It doesn’t force shape; it guides it. Subtle tension, distributed by hand, settling into place over time.
You don’t need to see the stitch to feel its presence. The wearer will know. And that’s enough.
