It's surprising what you find when you start digging around in old pattern puzzle files. This second version of the Wrap Layer Top has remained buried for over six years. The first version can be found here: Wrap Layer Top #1.
Showing posts with label fitted dress block. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitted dress block. Show all posts
27 May 2022
07 May 2018
Pattern Puzzle - Transparent Tuck Dress
Pattern Puzzle - Transparent Tuck Dress
Congrats to Mioara and Gemma solving the Pattern Puzzle in just one comment! I think I am going to have to up my game to give you all a bit more of a challenge. This is just the kind of thing we do in the Draped Dresses workshop at Studio Faro.
Below is recent design development I have decided to use for the Pattern Puzzle this week. The inspiration comes from Comme de Garcon frock I saw in the late nineties. The image has always stayed with me. I love their work.
I've updated the graphics and improved the instructions. You'll find it all here on the website blog - Pattern Puzzle - Transparent Tuck Dress
26 March 2018
Sampling the Flare and Gather Dress
Every now and then I get an opportunity to sample up one of my Pattern Puzzle posts. This sample is from the Pattern Puzzle - Flare & Gather Dress, posted in June 2014. With all new design ideas for woven's I always make the first sample in calico.
Click through to my website blog for all the pattern making detail.
14 February 2018
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.
07 February 2018
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.
28 November 2017
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.
10 January 2017
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/
20 May 2016
Vivienne Drape Dress - First Sample
Back in the land of blogging and I've made a #FirstSample of the Vivienne Drape Dress. I always start with my Women's Fitted Block to build a pattern plan for the development of this special design.
You'll find all the sample making detail on the website blog.
04 April 2016
Pattern Fix - Back Dress Too Long
How many times have you experienced this: fabric pooling at the back waist in your dresses and shirts? Well I have the #PatternFix for that! Unfortunately there is little we can do to save the sample, but we can alter the pattern to make sure it doesn't happen again. :)
Check out the full blog post on well-suited, my website blog.
04 May 2015
Pattern Insights - Loose Fit Shirt
In this shirt pattern development I am sharing two pattern making moves that early in my career caused me some anxiety. Anxiety caused by a lack of information and training. Thank heaven for my hero Natalie Bray! I am sharing the pattern moves needed to turn a basic fitted (dress) block into a loose-fit block and a basic set of moves to draft a gauntlet placket for a classic shirt sleeve.
For all the pattern making detail for the Loose Fit Shirt jump across to the website blog.
19 January 2015
Pattern Puzzle - Vintage Booty Dress
It was a demanding #PatternPuzzle this week that ran live across all the different time zones and gave everyone a chance to join in. You can see by the pattern shapes below that the final move of adding the front side panel to the back side panel was just enough to make it a very challenging game. Huge thanks to all fans and friends for dropping by and making it a great day. :)
For all the pattern making detail for the Vintage Booty Dress on the website blog.
24 November 2014
Pattern Puzzle - The Drape Shift Woven
The original Drape Shift #PatternPuzzle post has turned out to be the best performing of all our blog posts over the past two years. It has pattern making instructions for the knit version of this design which is admittedly far more straight forward than the woven fabric version featured in this post. So in response to many requests I have detailed here the pattern making instructions to make this design for woven fabrics.
All the pattern making instructions have been moved to the website blog. :)
17 November 2014
Pattern Puzzle - Curved Seam Dress
Once again our weekly #PatternPuzzle is focused on doing wicked things with darts! The design is a classic in many ways and uses a very flattering diagonal seam. The drape is sent in opposite directions to encourage the eye to take in the whole garment.
All the pattern instructions have been moved to our new blog, on the website. See you there! :)
22 September 2014
Pattern Puzzle - The Seamed Cowl Dress
ALL THE DETAIL FOR THE SEAMED COWL CAN BE FOUND ON THE NEW BLOG.
You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.
08 September 2014
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.
01 September 2014
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.
04 August 2014
Pattern Puzzle - Tuck and Panel Dress
Our fans made quick work of the #PatternPuzzle on Saturday morning. In the end they realised that most of the design detail was on the back of this garment with the front remaining quite clean.
You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.
21 July 2014
Pattern Puzzle - The Apron Dress
The going was tough early Saturday morning with very few attempts at guessing the detail in the #PatternPuzzle. Julie Eilber came the closest when she suggested it may be pregnant manatee. Later in the day Em Pea Horgosi came to the rescue and provided all the answers.
We would quickly like to apologise for the blatant use of the watermark in this week's posts. We have been experiencing an unusually high level of IP theft lately and hope to discourage more by making it difficult to remove all the watermarking. We are hoping it will not ruin the viewing experience for all our fans. Frankly we hate it and are searching for a better solution to protecting our stuff while still being accessible to our fans. :-/ Ideas on a postcard please!
You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.
14 July 2014
Pattern Puzzle - Drape Collar Extension
Saturday was fun with loads of great answers in our #PatternPuzzle. The final piece of the puzzle was the 'long pointy thing' that had nearly everyone stumped. The grown-on band collar is an extension of the front drape in this bias cut top.
You'll find all the pattern making instructions on the website blog.
07 July 2014
Pattern Puzzle - Shoulder Drape Tee
The Saturday #PatternPuzzles have featured many 'on-trend' fashion styles and this week is no exception. The shoulder drape featured is currently popular and turns up in many fashion collections. Our fans were excellent at spotting all the design detail and solving the puzzle. When confronted with such a complex patterns my approach as a pattern maker is to divide the pattern making into several stages to some order to the job.
You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.
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