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This summer dress sewing pattern is inspired by a boho dress I saw on Free People. At full price, I think the dress costs close to $150 to buy, so…
These two treasures are my recent covetous eBay win. As much as I am meant to be saving for Christmas buys, these come up so rarely I just couldn't hold back. There were a good twenty plus books listed as separate lots, something for which I am very grateful, and I allowed myself two. I bid on a few of them, but these were the two I came away with: books number 9 and 21. Though they have no dates they will most likely be late '40s. If you haven't come across the Haslam systems before, it was designed as a three part drafting system, requiring a chart of your measurements, a special drafting curve/template, and a set of draftings like these. Having finally got to see the draftings for myself, however, you could easily draft these pattern up without the chart or the template, as they are very thorough with the measurements on the diagrams. The original curve templates do come up on eBay occasionally, though they can be hard to find amongst listings as people so rarely know what they are if they are found out of context. Alternatively, I came across this blog post, where you can download a PDF version to print at home! I love the generosity of the blogging community. Book number 9 is for "Lingerie: with blouses, skirts, overalls and maternity wear". There are several dressing gowns and house robes Nightdresses... Pyjamas... And lots of lingerie, including slips, bras and different styles of knickers. I love the pockets of this skirt, and the blouse is a classic 1940s style: There are also some maternity styles including dresses and smock tops. This lovely swing jacket would be beautiful for non-maternity wear too- it looks so comfy! Book number 21 is for "Spring and Summer" wear, and has pages of full colour illustrations in addition to the black and white sketches. The ruffled peasant dress is so feminine and sweet. Beautiful scalloped details. I'm also in love with the simple shawl collar and clean silhouette of the pink dress below: I'll be on the hunt for some winter fabric to make this one up soon I think. Suits and coats. My favourite is the ruffled peplum design on the pink jacket.
This weeks design follows a current trend for large cross-over tucks as seen in a couple of recent #PatternPuzzles. I know that I am really pushing the envelope with this style. To get the drape rig
If you ever wondered how to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller, which is also known as pattern grading, you are at the right place. In this article, we are going to go through different methods of pattern grading, how to do it and which one to chose. We are also going to touch
A huge thanks to all the fans that turned up on Saturday to play and watch the #PatternPuzzle. This weeks puzzle was less complex than most but a favourite for the wardrobe. Our post this week has t
Condition: Brand New. Pages: 87 pages in Japanese Author: Hisako Sato Publisher: Bunka Shuppan Kyoku Date of Publication: 2009/07 Item Number: 8-1 ♥ see my profile for more details ♥
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It's time to head to the beach in style, so grab your sunscreen and don't forget your cover-up! The Callisia Cover-up free sewing pattern is so versatile, there are endless ways to wear it. Full-length, with double puff bishop sleeves, it can drape beautifully over any swimsuit or a pair of jeans. This beautiful semi-sheer cotton will keep you cute and cool as you sit by the pool! Looking for fabric options with drape? While I used Mood's exclusive Ishvara's Wisdom floral cotton voile for my cover-up, try using silk chiffon or poly charmeuse for a version that will truly flow. How do you plan to style your Callisia Cover-up? Let us know!
Edit 13 December, 2013: I was alerted today that the copyright for this book may have been renewed so I have taken down the link. I apologise for the inconvenience but this is a precaution I have t…
Update: Many thanks to Kathy, who found another copy of the book! I’ve updated the links below per her info. Are you interested in designing your own patterns? I found a free download of Mode…
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 patten shapes below that the final move of adding the front s
Superlative System of Cutting Ladies' Garments (1897) One-seam sleeve (1897)
Lossless capture of limbs bound in shirt nourished by tussle I depart for dirt – J.E.Purcell Designing my own clothing feels like channelling the spirit and ingenuity of long lost Romantic po…
Edit 13 December, 2013: I was alerted today that the copyright for this book may have been renewed so I have taken down the link. I apologise for the inconvenience but this is a precaution I have t…
I found this draping book at my school library (among others) and have finally gotten around to scanning it as I can't find a copy for sale anywhere. Now that it's two weeks overdue and I'm heading back to classes in a week I figure I should take care of this little tidbit, making sure I have all the information safely saved on my computer. It's a textbook from the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences in Scranton, PA and was published in 1936. The entire book is 54 pages, but I'll share some of the illustrations with you all. I've got another book from 1935 that I also planned on getting scanned this afternoon and will share with you soon. I've also located my camera charger and will share pictures of the plaid outfit progress later.
Check out this tutorial on how to sew a lovely draped neckline on a simple t-shirt pattern for a flattering back design.
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I found this draping book at my school library (among others) and have finally gotten around to scanning it as I can't find a copy for sale anywhere. Now that it's two weeks overdue and I'm heading back to classes in a week I figure I should take care of this little tidbit, making sure I have all the information safely saved on my computer. It's a textbook from the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences in Scranton, PA and was published in 1936. The entire book is 54 pages, but I'll share some of the illustrations with you all. I've got another book from 1935 that I also planned on getting scanned this afternoon and will share with you soon. I've also located my camera charger and will share pictures of the plaid outfit progress later.
Learn how to adjust the armscye to remove excess fabric and create a garment that fits you perfectly, including under and around your arms.
During the Acton sew-along , I showed you a range of different alterations you may need to make to your Acton dress pattern . As I was creating the tutorials, I realised that I probably should provide some information on how to notch patterns correctly. Sometimes, when making alterations to patte
Whoop, I’m on a roll with the sewing stuff! :D I love it, nothing better than spending hours all day with the music on and the sewing machine whirring. So what am I up to now.. well, now …
More HERE. Since yesterday's post about kitbashing Greek hoplites with pre-existing elements (e.g., ACI armor and weapons, TBLeague bodies), it occurred to me s
It never ceases to amaze me how often I am drawn to this particular style of cowl drape. You will find many examples in the #PatternPuzzles that have been presented here over the past few years. This puzzle stars with the simplest of shapes and become an elegant tunic top. For all the pattern making detail for the Cowl Tee jump across to the website blog. www.studiofaro.com
Edit 13 December, 2013: I was alerted today that the copyright for this book may have been renewed so I have taken down the link. I apologise for the inconvenience but this is a precaution I have t…
Pictorial Review 8948; ca. late 1910s or early 1920s; Ladies' Wrap. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!] Tago poema
Bias cuts have been used at least since the 19th century for collars, cuffs and trimmings according to documentation. Vionnet, if not the inventor, was at least responsible for the popularisation, …
