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21 Aug Second Sample – Flare and Gather Dress
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in Fitting Patterns, Garment Construction, Pattern Puzzles, Sewing Pattern Alterations
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After so many pattern alterations to the first sample pattern, I’m excited to show you how the second sample turned out. Below you can see the pattern alterations (brown paper) I made to the first sample pattern. And I’ve selected a cotton/linen blend for the...
13 Feb First Sample – Twist or Cowl Shift Dress
Well it’s been a long time since I posted this Pattern Puzzle – Twist or Cowl Shift Dress. And I’ve just rediscovered the sample photos to share with you. Here’s the original image from the Pattern Puzzle to remind everyone where we started. You’ll find a...
22 Feb How to Equalise your Fitted Dress Block
Posted at 13:14h
in Fitted Dress Block, Fitting Patterns, Garment Blocks, Pattern Fitting Tutorials, Pattern Making Instructions
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My women’s fitted block is a tailored, rather formal fit with the side seam sitting towards the back of the body. The front block is 4cm wider then the back block. This is a more tailored fitting and entirely appropriate for many garment types. It’s...
27 Nov Kimono Twist – First Sample
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in Garment Construction, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns
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Inspired by fans, I’ve finally had a go at the Kimono Twist Dress from the Pattern Puzzles series. My first pattern was cut from a knit kimono block that I made from my Basic Knit Block that’s now available here. I used a mid-weight two-way stretch jersey in a...
05 Nov Asymmetric Cowl Drape
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in Pattern Making, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block
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Elegant and flattering, this is an interesting cut in a knit fabric. By using my Knit Block or your favourite tee shirt patterns, you can self-draft the front pattern piece to drape while leaving the back and sleeve patterns exactly as they are. It’s a...
20 Apr Gather Shirt
Once again I am attracted to the loose-fit silhouette that is such a staple in most fashion ranges at the moment. And somehow I think it may also indicate a desire to bring my own wardrobe up-to-date. This cocoon shaped, gathered drape shirt would behave...
13 Apr Layered Shirt
This weeks puzzle is very much a summer weight shirt that I imagine in a cotton voile or organdie. The semi-transparent fabric is used in many layers (2-3) to create drape and subtle colour variation in the layering. The front opening of the shirt is...
16 Mar Vintage Fancy
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in Fitted Dress Block, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Vintage Patterns
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Since the earliest of my pattern making days I have had a passion for the tailored femininity of vintage styling. And now that I have discovered an extensive online community that enjoys both fashion and vintage designs I am presented with so many beautiful options for...
19 Jan Vintage Booty Dress
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in Fitted Dress Block, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Vintage Patterns
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It was a demanding Pattern Puzzle this week that ran live across all time zones and gave everyone a chance to join in. You can see by the pattern shapes below that the final move of adding the front side panel to the backside panel...