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Inspiration for draping a skirt
28 Sep 2015

Inspiration for draping a skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Pattern cutting, WIP (work in progress) | 24

I mentioned I was doing a draping class this term, and asked for skirt inspiration. I gathered (ahem) some great ideas from you. Mrs Mole suggested a yoke and lots of fullness Jay thought a hobble skirt might provide good … Continued

asymmetric, ballet skirt, check, designing, draping, evening skirt, peg skirt, skirts, tartan
Vintage Fashion illustrations now available on line
26 Jul 2015

Vintage Fashion illustrations now available on line

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration | 23

Many of us who like to make vintage outfits will admit that we are often seduced by “envelope art” – the lovely pictures on the front of a pattern envelope that encourage us to make up something to wear, presented … Continued

1950s, 1960s, designing, illustration, NYPL, patterns
Skirt and blouse in one – designing a new pattern
31 Mar 2015

Skirt and blouse in one – designing a new pattern

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing | 3

I have been having some fun with my camisole-skirts. The pattern calls for a zip at the CB. However when trying on my green one during construction I found it was loose enough to be pulled on over the head. … Continued

designing, draping, dress with blouse, pattern cutting
Designing a Kimono-sleeved jacket
28 Dec 2014

Designing a Kimono-sleeved jacket

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, Pattern cutting, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 10

The brief The sorry saga of the jacket I chose as the centre piece of my Sewing with a Plan (SWAP) challenge meant I was determined to fix on an alternative before the New Year. So for the last few … Continued

designing, jacket, kimono, navy, pattern cutting, SWAP 2015, toile, wool, wrap round skirt

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