Posts filed under: Pattern Making & DIY

Intro to Draping: Draping the Basic Bodice

Welcome to part three of the Intro to Draping series! If you haven’t already, please visit the previous posts – Intro to Draping: Dress Form Basics & Markings and Intro to Draping: Measuring the Dress Form OK! So now that we have the dress form basics, markings and measurements complete...

Intro to Draping: Measuring the Dress Form

Welcome to part two of the Intro to Draping series! If you haven’t already, please visit the previous post – Intro to Draping: Dress Form Basics & Markings OK! So now that we have the dressform basics and markings down let’s move onto taking and recording the measurements of your...

Intro to Draping: Dress Form Basics & Markings

Draping can seem like a very difficult task and that can be true depending on what you’re draping but in general the basic foundations of draping is pretty simple, straight-forward and actually fun! In this multi part series we will go over the basics draping terminology, important markings, taking measurements...

18 Essential Tools & Supplies for Patternmaking

Patternmaking is a task of many moving parts that can be both enjoyable and sometimes stressful. Being properly prepared is very important and can save a ton of time and frustration. Whether you’re a beginner or more experience patternmaker, it is essential that you have all the necessary tools and...

Three Different of Zipper and How to Make Pattern

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one...

How to Add an On-seam Pocket

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one...

10 Neckline Shapes for Your Dress

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one...