halter neck – Fabrickated

22 Jun 2016

How to use the contour guide patterns

by fabrickated | posted in: Pattern cutting, WIP (work in progress) | 4

I explained how to make a contour guide pattern. This post shows you how to use it! I set myself the challenge of making a pattern similar to this 1969 YSL evening halter neck from Vogue Paris Originals 2093. Analysing the … Continued

20 Jun 2016

The grey wool off the shoulder dress

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects | 29

I got some very nice feedback for my first off the shoulder dress, and provided some information about how I have developed the design. You may remember the toile for the off the shoulder princess line dress with an attached … Continued

22 Aug 2015

Let’s have another look at that halter neck

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion | 24

I associate halter necks with Princess Diana, who looked amazing in them. They can minimise large squarish shoulders. My shoulders are squarish but not so large. I don’t mind showing my back – it somehow seems less indecent than cleavage … Continued

3 Feb 2015

The halter neck

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 3

Here we have Princess Diana’s entry for Jungle January! We have looked at a number of clothes that emphasise slim hips (most trousers) the legs (the shift), a curvy body (sheath). Now it is time for the shoulders and back. … Continued