The dress I am making at the moment, Butterick 2669, has one of each of the main dart types. So time for more tricks of the trade – about darts! Our flat pattern and fabric are only two dimensional, but with darts we introduce a third dimension so garments fit our body curves better. Dart […]
Read MoreThis is it – my final toile, in all it’s glory: What a kerfuffle! Since my last post I did the following refinements: lowered front neckline moved bust point of french dart reduced shoulder length and reshaped armhole front and back raised back darts taken in side seams and french dart shortened, and hem band […]
Read MoreI’ve made the first round of modifications to my Butterick 2669 toile, the sixties shift dress: If you read the last post, you’ll notice it was a bit of a sack – so much of a sack it was difficult to know where to begin! I did the following changes: ‘Ungraded’ most of my grading – I basically […]
Read MoreI’ve cut and sewn the toile for Butterick 2669, and I think this is a contender for gown of the year – look, it’s a stunner! It accentuates my curves, cuts the perfect length, is incredibly comfortable to wear, and makes me look ten years younger – even in calico. You’ll notice of course that […]
Read MoreMy latest project – the Coal-Miner’s Daughter dress – had a convertible collar, so I took the opportunity to take a few step-by-step photos and add another sewing tutorial to the files. A convertible collar can be worn either open or buttoned, hence the name, and it is commonly seen on blouses and shirtdresses. I think it […]
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