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21 Aug Second Sample – Flare and Gather Dress

Posted at 16:12h in Fitting Patterns, Garment Construction, Pattern Puzzles, Sewing Pattern Alterations by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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13 Feb First Sample – Twist or Cowl Shift Dress

Posted at 12:09h in Garment Construction, Pattern Puzzles by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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.

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22 Feb How to Equalise your Fitted Dress Block

Posted at 13:14h in Fitted Dress Block, Fitting Patterns, Garment Blocks, Pattern Making Instructions by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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27 Nov Kimono Twist – First Sample

Posted at 12:11h in Garment Construction, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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05 Nov Asymmetric Cowl Drape

Posted at 14:33h in Pattern Making, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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20 Apr Gather Shirt

Posted at 16:54h in Fitted Dress Block, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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13 Apr Layered Shirt

Posted at 17:02h in Fitted Dress Block, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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16 Mar Vintage Fancy

Posted at 14:07h in Fitted Dress Block, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Vintage Patterns by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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19 Jan Vintage Booty Dress

Posted at 17:06h in Fitted Dress Block, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Vintage Patterns by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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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...

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29 Dec Vintage Bodice

Posted at 17:34h in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Vintage Patterns by Studio Faro 0 Comments

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Once again I have been seduced by a Vintage Fashion Illustration promising so much in fit and style.  Add to that the fact that this bodice promised to be one of those fascinating one-piece patterns.  They were so thoroughly investigated in the first half of...

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