For 6 weeks on Thursday nights after work I attended a pattern-making workshop and loved it. Yep. Local community colleges are gems for learning from industry experts. Can you tell that I've finished my work studies yet? Got the certificates in their frames.Below is a simple cowl neckline top drafted using a basic block bodice. I drafted every … Continue reading Pattern drafting basics
Category: cap sleeve
Peppy eyelet
I just couldn't get on with my current projects until I gave this pattern another go. Peplums are everywhere and I have a summer holiday coming up in June so I made this top again in a white/purple eyelet from My Hung Fabrics to wear during the day with shorts or skinny jeans.The adjustments this time … Continue reading Peppy eyelet
UFO shirt – McCalls 5433
Sharon's rust shirtmaker dress made a strong impression on me because she always does excellent finishing and she's got a great eye for detail. Her dress is really well made and fits her perfectly. Anyway, she inspired me to pay more attention to my sewing so at the last Rhodes Guild session I cut out … Continue reading UFO shirt – McCalls 5433
Butterick 5328 complete
Here's what I discovered when I made the gathers on the bust, as suggested by the pattern. When I tried it on, I felt stupid to have such a lot of gathers on my bust. Then I decided to use a trim to deflect the gathers at the bust.After sleeping on the idea over the … Continue reading Butterick 5328 complete
Butterick 5328 – pattern testing
Here's what I'm working on (the top, not the attitude) but with a normal collar. Here's the extent of my adjustments for this pattern. The front hem has been raised to cater for my height (he he). The back has been adjusted for my height, sway back and hip room to move. The fabric has … Continue reading Butterick 5328 – pattern testing
