For all the pattern making detail for the Transparent Bomber Jacket jump across to the website blog.
Showing posts with label Kimono block. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kimono block. Show all posts
02 March 2015
Pattern Puzzle - Transparent Bomber Jacket
Inspired by a delicate sketch in my visual diary from many years ago, the Transparent Bomber Jacket is a summer season take on a recent winter trend for classic bomber jackets. This design will rely on a lightweight transparent fabric that will gather well with the elastic bands and still hold a soft, full shape.
22 December 2014
Pattern Puzzle - Erte Inspired Design
This weeks #PatternPuzzle was about targeting another of my favourite Erte designs and bringing this inspiration up-to-date. As it turns out this is a truly challenging style. I know I made at least two mistakes in putting these pattern making instructions together. So please forgive any other errors you may find. And because of it's complexity, I imagine I would have to produce at least 2-3 toiles/muslins to really get the design and fit to work well before attempting final cloth.
All the pattern making instructions have been moved to the website blog. :)
15 December 2014
Pattern Puzzle - Cowl Back Tee
We have had a good run lately with Cowl Drape styles and this week is no exception with the Cowl Back Tee. Last week was the Vivienne Drape Dress featuring a Cowl Drape on the neckline and in the skirt. And two weeks ago a reworking of The Drape Shift in a woven fabric for The Drape Shift - Woven. You might say we are coming at the #CowlDrape thing from all directions.
All the pattern making instructions have been moved to the website blog. :)
13 October 2014
Pattern Puzzle - The Kimono Wrap Dress
We had a fantastic time on Saturday with the #PatternPuzzle. Jump over to FB and check out the most amazing contributions made by our fans, with drawings no less. :)
This kimono styled dress was quite a challenge in the pattern making department. Firstly you have to decide if the wrap over is an authentic two-layer wrap or if you are going to seam the pieces together. I've gone for the two layer option and included a zip in the CB seam as the only place where the two bodice layers join.
All the pattern making instructions have been moved to the website blog. :)
06 October 2014
Pattern Puzzle - The Erté Jacket
My first introduction to Erte was the year after leaving fashion college when my Dad gave me a copy of this book for Christmas. I was such a pattern making novice at the time, I had no idea how I would ever achieve such challenging designs.
You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.
15 September 2014
Pattern Puzzle - The Dolman Coat
ALL THE DETAIL FOR THE DOLMAN COAT POST CAN BE FOUND ON THE NEW BLOG.
You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.
28 July 2014
Pattern Puzzle - Triangle Drape Dress
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