Wow! I was blown away by the response to a proposed ready-to-wear tailoring sewalong – at almost 50 confirmed participants and lots of “maybe’s”, I think we have enough of us to make it official! Just a quick reminder that we will be following fusible tailoring techniques, just like the construction methods used in women’s […]
Read MoreI’m planning to make a jacket or coat shortly, and that’s a perfect opportunity to show you some ready-to-wear tailoring! By “ready-to-wear tailoring”, I mean the fusible method that is used in most garment manufacturing today – where everything is completely machine sewn. The only needle that needs to be threaded is the one on […]
Read MoreProgress continues on my burgundy satin dress – #125 from Burda 11/2006… Lost in Translation: “Work from the inside to baste support strips to lower edges of sleeves so that the edge lies even with the hem allowances. Overlap ends of support strips. Neaten hem allowances, catching outer edge of support strips. Sew inside edges […]
Read MoreSleeve gussets are often seen in garments and sewing patterns from the 50’s era, where kimono sleeves gave the then-desired sloping shoulder line. A problem with kimono sleeves – where the sleeve is cut in one with the bodice – is that as the fit becomes closer, the range of movement of the arm becomes […]
Read MoreMy Totally Unnecessary Cocktail Dress is made from a polyester/elastane satin, and as I wish it wasn’t stretchy (I’m shopping from stash here!), I’m underlining it with organza to make it stable. The Burda version (#125- 11-2007) uses silk duchess satin which has zero mechanical stretch, and I’m hoping I can make my fabric behave […]
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