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How to make a Westwood style skirt pattern from a skirt block
9 Nov 2015

How to make a Westwood style skirt pattern from a skirt block

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Pattern cutting, Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 8

When I was draping the skirt with the side pleat I thought about doing the same pattern but using the flat pattern cutting method. It was an interesting experiment. This is a draped pencil skirt, cut on the (non-true) bias, … Continued

Bias, grain, pattern cutting, plaid, pleats, skirt, Vivienne Westwood, wool
Getting a better fit – analysing your figure
27 Oct 2015

Getting a better fit – analysing your figure

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice, Tips and Techniques | 17

Last week I was very pleased to invite Lesley of Sewniptuck, Marianna of Sew2Pro and one of my very kind followers Sheree round for dinner. Lesley lives in Sydney but was over here for a little while and I was … Continued

semi-straight, shaped figure, straight body, Style Analysis, The Perfect Fit
Gussets!
19 Oct 2015

Gussets!

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques | 8

What is a gusset? A gusset is a diamond shaped or triangular piece of fabric that you sew into a close fitting garment in order to ease the movement of the arm or other body part. All these VPO patterns … Continued

blouse, cotton, embroidery, gusset, summer, tips, white
How to make a Pegged skirt (Draping method)
12 Oct 2015

How to make a Pegged skirt (Draping method)

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Pattern cutting, Tips and Techniques | 6

Last week I wrote about how I had draped a pegged skirt on the stand at my Morley evening class. After three hours in the studio I came home with an understanding of what a pegged skirt is, but I … Continued

draping on the stand, elastane, Morley, pegged skirt, red, wool
Embroidered blouse – making it up
5 Oct 2015

Embroidered blouse – making it up

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion, Tips and Techniques | 34

You may remember my McCall 1385 blouse pattern, from 1947. I shared the embroidery techniques I have been using. Once complete, and pressed,  I attached the yokes, joined the blouse at the shoulders, then basted in the lovely, puff sleeves, replete with … Continued

cotton, embroidery, gusset, McCalls 1385, summer, Vogue 1247, white
Embroidery on garments – a few hints
22 Sep 2015

Embroidery on garments – a few hints

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 17

I haven’t done much hand embroidery since I wrote my name in chain stitch on my science overall, aged 11. Of course I have done the odd bit since then, but I have yet to try a tapestry sampler, or … Continued

blouse, floral, hand embroidery, pressing
How to sew chiffon (based on my experience)
12 Sep 2015

How to sew chiffon (based on my experience)

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion, Tips and Techniques | 27

In order to improve my sewing techniques I decided to make a silk chiffon blouse with lace inserts, using a 1959 Vogue blouse pattern. Before I started I researched the theory. Finally I have finished, and worn, the blouse. In case … Continued

1950s, blouse, brown, difficult fabrics, lace, silk
Review of Craftsy Class “How to Sew with Lace”
10 Sep 2015

Review of Craftsy Class “How to Sew with Lace”

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Tips and Techniques | 18

This was my first and only Online Craftsy class. Previously I had tried on on-line training class and been very disappointed. This time, thankfully, I was very pleased. The instructor is Alison Smith who has just been interviewed by Rachel … Continued

Alison Smith, classes, Craftsy, lace, learning to sew
Finishing the yellow Burda coat (Made Up, part two)
4 Sep 2015

Finishing the yellow Burda coat (Made Up, part two)

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 22

On Wednesday I covered the construction of a collarless, open coat (what could be easier?) for my daughter Esme. The post drew lots of positive comments – thank you! It is interesting how yellow seems to be a colour that … Continued

Burda 03/2012 110, coat, GBSB, interfacing, summer, Tamara, wool, yellow
A basic introduction to lace
18 Aug 2015

A basic introduction to lace

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Tips and Techniques | 6

Lace is a particular type of fabric, composed of holes. Traditionally making it was an exceptionally time-consuming task, when all fabric construction was time-consuming, (compared to weaving cloth or knitting socks, for example). So it was always a luxury item, … Continued

bobbin lace, cotton, guipure lace, lace, lace edgings, needle lace, scallops

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