I’ve used this tech drawing of Burdastyle 119 from January 2010 issue, a classic tailored jacket with menswear styling that is now available here, to illustrate a few key terms I’ll be using in the upcoming RTW Tailoring Sewalong. And this is just the outside… In between going crazy writing, and rewriting, posts for the sewalong, I found […]
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 […]
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A continuous bound placket is one of my favourite methods for a sleeve placket where lightweight fabrics are used, such as on a blouse or dress. It is easily inserted into a one piece sleeve where a vertical split is made – not at the sleeve seam, but at the location of the little finger. You will need to […]
Read MoreEarlier this year I made this dress in a dark plum viscose georgette, and I have never shown you, because other than trying it on for size, I have never actually worn it! It really needs boots to give it an edge, and my wardrobe lacks a pair of them at the moment, so the poor thing sits there in […]
Read MoreI needed a suit – the one that I do have doesn’t fit anymore, so I made one! I’ve got to say it is great when you can make one to your own specifications – and you can save so much! I found a gorgeous wool herringbone stripe in a charcoaly slate colour. It is very fine and loosely woven (ie, […]
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