27 March 2014

JERSEY TWIST DRESS - Sampled!

The Jersey Twist #PatternPuzzle is being tested.  What I love about finding willing pattern makers to test our pattern making instructions is that we can focus on being the best possible writers of pattern making instructions.


You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.

16 comments:

  1. Ah, so that is how the twist is done! Thanks for making these posts. Very interesting.

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    1. So glad you like it. Hoping to feature more construction for these fabulous twists. Thx :)

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  2. I am a novice at pattern drafting but I want to try this. How many cms are the triangles' bases that you added in the front? Also how past the center front line do the slashes extend? The dress looks fabulous so I am inspired to try this.

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    1. Hi MaryHelen. Firstly the slashes are about 4-5cm past the CF line. It is important they cross over like the twist does. I don't have a specific measurement for the base of the triangles. What I do is cut the all the slashes open, make sure the CF seam is at least a couple of 1.5-2cm from the CF line. I keep the waist seam opening together with a small amount of extra (3cm) for the twist and I also keep the side seams together. Once you do this the triangles make a clean shape. Sorry that seems like a lot. Please come back to me with questions if I'm not clear. :)

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    2. This was very well illustrated, thanks. Can you please shed some more light on your response to MaryHelen. My finished garment puckered out quite a bit between the twist and the CF hem. Will any measurement change if I'm making it with chiffon fabric?

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    3. Hi Abi, thanks for dropping by. This design is for two-way stretch knit fabric only. Most likely not successful if your knit is one-way stretch and I would not recommend using woven fabric like the chiffon at all. If your CF seam is puckering it may be stitch tension or the fit of that lower CF seam. I use notches (matching marks) in the pattern on the front seams to make sure they are sewn together in the right place. Other than that I'm not sure what else would cause puckering. Are you able to email me some photos? It may help for a more precise response. Thx Anita enquiries@studiofaro.com

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  3. I really enjoyed seeing the whole process after going through the pattern puzzle. I think you should do a sleeveless version as well!

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    1. Hi Julie. Yes this dress has much potential. I would love to see a print jersey version, probably sleeveless for summer. :)

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  4. Great instructions. I really enjoyed the workshop on Sunday - I've added the dress twist version to my sewing list.

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    1. That sounds fabulous. Can hardly wait to see your post. Loved the panelled dress in your recent post. I think it's the first time that pattern exercise has gone to sample. Beautiful work. :)

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    1. Thx Jane. :) Do you think you will try this one?

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  6. Please I still don't understand how this is done, can you please share a video? Thanks in anticipation

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    1. Hi Marian, thanks for dropping by. I'm gradually making more teaching materials for online but it takes much longer than I ever imagined. I will make a video for this design soon. :)

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    1. My pleasure! :) Are you thinking of making this dress?

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