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More trouser experiments – making trousers from the Curvy Pencil skirt pattern
4 Jan 2015

More trouser experiments – making trousers from the Curvy Pencil skirt pattern

by fabrickated | posted in: Pattern cutting, SWAP, Uncategorized | 4

I have been doing what Corecouture calls “forensic” work on trouser styles and patterns. It might be a bit of an overstatement, but my view is if you want to wear trousers you have to get the style, fit, proportions … Continued

1940s, calico, Curvy Pencil, ease, grown on waistband, muslin, pattern cutting, trousers
Making a 1950s jacket – collar,  sleeves and lining
21 Dec 2014

Making a 1950s jacket – collar, sleeves and lining

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 2

Construction notes Collar Once the first fitting was complete I permanently stitched the side seams, unpicked and resewed the side back seams taking the jacket in at the hip area. To add a little ease in the waist rather than … Continued

convertible collar, ease, pad stitching, red, shoulder pads, Simplicity 100, sleeve insertion
Does a wrap dress suit all body shapes?
11 Jun 2014

Does a wrap dress suit all body shapes?

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects | 3

Following the success of my DVF dress I thought I would run one up for my daughter. She had just told us at Christmas she was expecting her second baby so I thought I might try a maternity style wrap … Continued

Butterick 5860, ease, jersey, maternity

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