If you read my last post you will already have seen a glimpse of my vintage teal mohair fabric. I salvaged it from a 1950’s coat that had the sleeves and collar missing, but the front and back panels were just large enough to squeeze this 60’s jacket pattern from: I love to create something […]
Read MoreHere it is: the dress-that-you-probably-already-know-what-it-looks-like-because-you’ve-seen-so-much-of-it-in-previous-posts! It’s a simple fitted dress with 3/4 sleeves and collar and cuffs in some fake leopard scraps that I recently rediscovered in my parents garage. Someone in Australasia may still have an awesome tailored jacket made from this leopard tucked away in their wardrobe – I remember patterning and cutting […]
Read MoreOnce I’ve planned where my checks are going to match, it’s time to start cutting! Lay the pieces right sides together, taking particular care that the checks are square, and not skewed – ie they are perfectly parallel and perpendicular to each other like they were designed to be. Position the pattern piece in place […]
Read MoreCutting checks isn’t hard at all, so don’t let that idea prevent you from giving them a go! It does require some extra time and planning though – trying to do it in a rush isn’t really a good idea!Here are a few general tips from me: Lay up your cloth, lay out the pattern […]
Read MoreDo you use the term ‘couture technique’? I’ve never really used it – in fact, I’m not exactly sure what one is! From blog reading and library books I have a general idea, but I am hesitant to use the term without knowing what the true definition is – and is there one? These are my […]
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