Manipulating Darts - Bodice Front Manipulating Darts - Bodice Front Preliminary Reading: Manipulating Darts The reason that you would want to move darts in the Bodice Front is to create a different style or design. Of course you don't always want the bodice of your dress to look exactly like your Bodice Block; i.e. if
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When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...
Understanding the Sleeve Part 1: The Fitted Sleeve Block There are four parts to this article on Understanding the Sleeve and they follow on from each other. On this website there are instructions to make a Fitted Sleeve Block. These articles explain the sleeve in this context; making a personalized Fitted Sleeve Block. This means
In my time sewing, one factor has had the power to make or break my project, and that is the drape! So today I'm sharing with you a guide to fabric drape!
Learn How to Make Your Own Patterns - Part One Pattern Making Basics - The Pattern Making Process
In this comprehensive article on the skill of patternmaking, I'll sketch out the learning process, the ideal aptitudes in the maker, the skills, the timeframe, and the critical thinking skills you will need in order to really be a good pattern maker. This article will help you determine if learning
This knit dress sewing pattern features a loose t-shirt bodice that gathers into an easy-to-wear wrap skirt for a flattering silhouette.
Good Morning All! I received a question about how to adjust the fit of the Magic Bias Dress from Fashion In Harmony, and I was asked if there are side seams for adjusting. I decided to do a special post to answer the question as I thought an explanation might be helpful to many of you who are making the dress. Just as a review, there are 3 main pieces to the dress. 2 sleeve patterns are included, but of course the sleeves is optional, the 3 main pattern pieces of the dress are not. There are no side seams in the dress. Look closely at the picture below. The largest pattern piece is the main body of the dress. You see the armholes and the back neck which are angled to the side. The smaller pattern piece in the top right hand corner is the front inset and includes the front neckline. Then there is a long triangular pattern piece. The long triangular piece is your key piece for adjusting the fit of the pattern. A few notes on bias garments; Remember that the bias grainline has the most stretch of the 3 grainlines in a piece of fabric. Typically, when a garment hangs on the bias, due to the stretchy nature of the bias grainline, it is not necessary to adjust the fit. With that said, bias garments look best if there are 4" to 7" of ease at the hips, at the VERY minimum, 3" of ease. Remember, we want the garment to skim the body and not cling or appear tight. If your shoulders are quite narrow compared to your bust and hip measurements, then it would be best to adjust the pattern. If your shoulders are quite narrow, choose your pattern size based on your upper bust measurement and then make adjustments to the pattern. The key to adjusting the Magic Bias Dress is the triangular pattern piece. Simply draw a line down the center of the pattern piece. Cut down the center of the pattern piece. If you need to adjust for a larger bust measurement, spread the top portion of the pattern piece the amount needed to obtain the desired ease for the bust. Also spread for the hips. If you need to adjust for an even larger hip measurement, the spread may angle out at the hip area. If the bust is fine, but you need more in the hips, cut down the center of the pattern and then keep the top portion of the triangle pattern piece together but spread for the hips. So now you see more of the "magic" of this pattern. A bias garment that's cut on the straight of grain is revolutionary. The fact that you can adjust the pattern by simply spreading what seems like a rather non-important pattern piece is ingenious! If you have any other questions about the pattern, please ask and I will do my best to answer.
Precision Draping by Nelle Weymouth Link Because who doesn’t want to look like a 1940s babe (apart from me, that is). My favourite thing about this book is the font on the cover. I’d be over the mo…
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Understanding the Sleeve Part 2: The Sleeve Cap Curve There are four parts to this article on Understanding the Sleeve and they follow on from each other. The main fitting problem with sleeves, or at least the difficult part to understand, is the armhole. Fitting as regards to the length of the sleeve is fairly
How to Draft the Bodice Front (Superceded, Archived) This first image is what the block looks like at the end of the step-by-step instructions below, using the measurements specified in the Example Measurements page - see the Bodice Block Instructions menu. The shape of yours may end up looking quite different. See below for how
"The pattern pieces are never stay still, they transform and rotate through different perspctives as a piece of puzzle or geometrical maps...
Oh the joy of sleeves. Drafting can be fun. Here’s how to do it Step 1: Measure the length of the front and back armhole. You can sew the shoulders together and then measure, or measure the pattern pieces and remove the shoulder seam allowance from the measurement.
Everything is constantly going in and out of style, but one thing I thought I'd had enough of was '80s puff sleeves. That is, until The Serissa Top free sewing pattern came into my life. With adorable throwback sleeves and an easy wrap around silhouette, this shirt is one of the most versatile patterns I've worked with. Keep it styled with a lustrous fabric and gorgeous applique for an outfit that can travel from day into evening, or try a geometric lace and fringe for the cutest new addition to your festival wardrobe!
Almost every time I post a finished project, I have a comment asking how I upgrade a pattern. The method I am describing below is the easiest method you can use when you start. It works very often …
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