According to the tutorial at Weekend Designer, I need five self–measurements and one thin–air measurement. The self–measurements are as follows: Bust Chest Waist Back width (across back where armpits start) Back waist length (from base of neck to waist) The other measurement is: Bust dart length The bust dart length is determined mostly by what [...]
19
Oct
The Mathematics of Pattern Drafting; Take the First.
Posted by Sarah Published in Drafting, OdlR, Sewingno comment
19
Oct
Yesterday I posted a brief outline of the Oscar de la Renta gown project I’ve decided to tackle. It contains a couple of firsts for me as a sewer; pattern drafting, ruching (ruched, not gathered, apparently), sewing many long strips of fabric onto a base and making a Venetian camica. I have coffee, required measurements, [...]
18
Oct
[All images are clickable.] When I created this blog it was meant to be a showcase of my writing because I was giving very serious thought to pursuing a career in online freelance. The idea fizzled out and a little over a year ago my passion for sewing kicked in with fervour. Perhaps in the [...]
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