Samples of the Turnback Tee Drape

We've all seen this particular style over the past few years on the catwalk and in the shops.  But unlike many fashion trends I think this one will be good for quite a while.  It's so flattering with the distracting diagonal drape across the tummy and hip area.

I've featured this particular pattern making move twice on this blog:  Twist and Turnback Top 2013,the Twist Jumper 2013 & Turnback Thinking 2014.  I've also made a number of samples in the past few years, testing different materials and design details.  I'm going to share those samples here and let you know which of the features and fabrics work the best for this design.

 Checkout all the blog post detail on my website blog 'wellsuited'.

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.  I decided in my first sample to include a three-quarter sleeve to suit my own aesthetic.  And to stay with the original one-piece pattern it needed and over-arm seam rather than an underarm seam.  Although I liked and happily wore my first sample it wasn't anywhere close to the original design sketch.

Checkout all the blog post details on my website blog 'wellsuited'.

Retro Wrap Sewing Instructions

The Retro Wrap was one of my earliest Pattern Puzzle patterns and easily one of the all-time favourites.  I've made the original pattern and all the adjustments necessary to prepare it for conversion into a PDF Sewing Pattern.  And I do admit that working out the grading plan for this style was a huge challenge.  When the grade document is returned I'll let you know if it was successful.

Checkout the full blog post details on my website blog 'wellsuited'.

Pattern Puzzles as PDF downloads.

Having these fabulous Pattern Puzzle designs on the blog with all the pattern making instructions is wonderful.  But sometimes you might just want to try them out when the internet is down or simply not available to you.  Or maybe you don't want to search through hundreds of posts to find what you're looking for.  Either way I've had many requests for these instructions to be available as PDF downloads and I've finally done something about it.   

These documents are PDF copies of the pattern making instructions that come with each of the posts.  THEY ARE NOT SEWING PATTERNS, they are the instructions for you to make your own sewing patterns.  I've put them together in response to your requests and I've made them downloadable for convenience and better access.  In return all I ask for is a small fee to help keep the lights on.

I've started by working on my most popular posts first.  Where I have cut the pattern and made samples there is much more information included and the PDF will cost more.  If you have a favourite pattern puzzle and it's not featured please let me know through the comments section on the post in question and I'll get right to it.

PATTERN PUZZLE BLOG POST NOTES PDF (DOWNLOAD)

Join me on the New Website

 Finally I have put together a new website using a platform that I finally understand.  At the moment is has all the same content as my previous website with the possibility of delivering more pattern making training in the future.

This will be my last post on this blog.  I have moved all the content to the new website.  If you'd like to hear from me about new product or new blog posts then you'll need to subscribe to my newsletter.  You'll find the subscription box in the footer of my home page.

I'm looking forward to some exciting new ideas for the coming year.

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Latest from Studio Faro

For the last few months, I've been focussed on getting more patterns and pattern making worksheets online.  This post is a bit of a catch-up for those still connected to me via this blog.  Each of the following images links to a new blog post on the website...

Sleeve Pattern Alterations for the Boat Neck Tee 

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First Sample - Twist or Cowl Drape Shift

Well, it's been a long time since I posted this Pattern Puzzle - Twist or Cowl Shift Dress. And I've just rediscovered the sample photos to share with you. Here's the original image of the Pattern Puzzle to remind everyone where we started.

Click through to my website blog for all the sampling detail.

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My Drape Pattern Making Method

The origins of my passion for creative pattern making start way back in 1980 when I first went to fashion college. It was at this time that I was introduced to an amazing pattern making book that just lit up my brain. Natalie Bray's technical diagrams leapt off the page and made immediate sense to me. I could hardly contain my excitement at the potential of pattern making. To this end, I believe I was quite the pesky student in our pattern making classes. The student with 20 questions every session, that drove the pattern making teacher crazy. You'll find Natalie's books on all the usual bookselling sites and the prices vary dramatically, so do your research.

More detail for this blog post available on my Well-suited Blog.

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Learn Pattern Making using my Online Resources

In this post I hope to link up some of the illustration and pattern making resources I have on the website so you can plan your pattern making creativity over the summer break. These suggestions are a combination of free access blog posts, and  digital product you can buy and download.

Click through to the well-suited blog on my website for the rest of the blog post. :)

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Making the Most of My Knit Block

My Knit Block will make all these Pattern Puzzles:

This post has been curated to bring the focus to my garment blocks now available on the website. They are the same blocks I use in my pattern puzzles and the same basic blocks that for the foundation of commercial pattern making. The first block for the spotlight is my Knit Block.

https://www.studiofaro.com/making-the-most-of-my-knit-block/

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THE WRAP DRAPE DRESS - Sampled!

The #PatternPuzzle sample this week is The Wrap Drape Dress from earlier in the year.  You can pop back to the original post for a refresh of all the pattern making instructions.  Janine Kroes of enina-j collection in the Netherlands has sampled our design for her new collection and sent us some photos from the sampling.

You'll find all the sewing detail here...

New Posts on the Blog

A quick post to catch you  up on some pattern puzzles:

Pattern Puzzle - Wrap Drape Tunic
Pattern Puzzle - Drape Tube Skirt
Pattern Puzzle - Squares & Zero Waste
Pattern Fundamentals - Drape Skirt II

All post diagrams and photos are on the well-suited blog, now located on our website.

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Pattern Puzzle - Green Velvet Drape

Green Velvet Drape - A homage to Ceil Chapman 1950 

Over a year ago I found the image of this amazing vintage dress on Pinterest, compliments of Mill Street Vintage.  Unfortunately (for us) it has been sold and is no longer in their shop.  So I made up the back view to hopefully balance with the wonderful design detail on the front.  

Pattern Puzzle - Green Velvet Drape  

All the pattern making instructions have been moved to the website blog. :)

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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. :)

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THE PATENT BLOUSE - Sampled!

You'll find the PDF Sewing Pattern on the website.  And a set of Sewing Instructions with detailed photos of every step.

The Patent Blouse Sizes XS-XXL

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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.

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Pattern Puzzle - Two Layer Jersey Dress

ALL THE PATTERN MAKING INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BVEEN MOVED TO THE NEW BLOG LOCATED ON THE WEBSITE.  

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

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Pattern Puzzle - Simple Tuck Shift

ALL THE DETAIL FOR THE SIMPLE TUCK SHIFT CAN BE FOUND ON THE NEW BLOG.

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

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Pattern Puzzle - Random Tucks and Pleats

ALL THE DETAIL FOR RANDOM TUCKS AND PLEATS POST CAN BE FOUND ON THE NEW BLOG.  

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

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Pattern Puzzle - The Japan Skirt - no block required!

The Japan Skirt - PDF Sewing Pattern.

Rectangle skirts are nothing new.  What maybe new is the way you work your rectangle.  This particular pattern has been hanging on my pattern rail for at least 8 years.  Originally developed for merino ponti, grading up and down in sizes allows you to cut this pattern in a variety of knit and woven fabrics.

You'll find thePDF Sewing Pattern on the website.

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