14 Sep Drape Shift Rethink
The Drape Shift was one of my earlier #PatternPuzzle posts that popularised my blog in 2014. However the pattern making instructions proved to need much more work.
Pattern Making Instructions
14 May Using my Knit Block
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in Garment Blocks, Pattern Making Instructions, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block
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Every now and then I like to put together a blog post that details some of the garment blocks and techniques I use when making patterns for my industry clients and my website. This post is to highlight the features and potential of my knit block for all users and new pattern makers. It may help you decide if it is in fact the block for you in your new design project.
07 Feb Wrap Layer Top #2
It's surprising what you find when you start digging around in old pattern puzzle files. This second version of the Wrap Layer Top has remained buried for over six years. The first version can be found here: Wrap Layer Top #1.
09 Sep My KNIT Kimono Block
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The catwalk is full of knit garments with kimono style sleeves and that's all the motivation I need to make this post about drafting your own Knit Kimono Block. I've put together a detailed worksheet taking you though all the stages of the pattern making process.
30 Aug Full Bust Adjustment for my Knit Block
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in Fitting Patterns, Garment Blocks, Pattern Making Instructions, Sewing Pattern Alterations, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block
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This post is specifically dedicated to working a full bust adjustment (FBA) on my knit block. This particular pattern alteration is important for anyone with a bra cup size above B & C. Because we are working with knit, I'd prefer not to include a dart in any of my knit patterns. If you add a Full Bust Adjustment to a woven pattern you'll usually end up with a side seam dart. For knit patterns I have a different way of dealing with the extra fabric that results from an FBA and that would usually become a dart.
All details following:
14 May One Hour Dress from Festive Attyre
I've seen this fabulous dress idea on Pinterest for so long now, I finally had to try it out. I'm not entirely sure that I'd get it made in one hour, particularly if you include making the pattern. I tracked the inspiration down to a fabulous blog called Festive Attyre. You should pop over to their website and checkout all the great ideas. There are two slightly different versions of this dress on the blog. In this case, I've tried only one of them and I'm seriously impressed. In this sample I've used a cotton voile, that would need a petticoat underneath if I planned on wearing it. I think it would make the best high summer frock ever. Loose and cool, all at the same time.
15 Jan Three Colour Wrap Dress
Originally posted in June 2013, it was quite a challenge for my Facebook fans to solve this Pattern Puzzle. This is the original puzzle, the sketch and pattern plan are pasted below with all the pattern making detail. I have updated the graphics and the instruction in line with more recent pattern puzzles.
09 Aug Vintage Bodice As Dress – First Sample.
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in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Self-draft, Vintage Patterns
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It was one of those Sundays when you know you need to focus on a few unfinished projects, and the one that caught my attention was the Gil Brandao - Conjunto Pratico.
02 Aug My Fitted Dress Block for Pattern Puzzles
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in Fitted Dress Block, Garment Blocks, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles
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This has to be my favourite block! It's the start place for so many of the garments you'll find in your wardrobe. It's the base for woven garments that cover the torso - dresses, corsets, shirts & jackets.
07 May Triple Twist Jersey Dress
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in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block
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Here we have another re-issue of my very early Pattern Puzzle posts. I've up-dated the images and improved the instructions. I'm really enjoyed the regular Saturday morning Pattern Puzzles on my facebook page and hope to return to them sometime soon. Here is the sketch, pattern plan and pattern pieces for the front of the Triple Twist Jersey dress. Please note this style only works with my knit block and two-way stretch jersey fabric.
