Month: June 2016

  If you are using a vintage pattern you will notice that it is precut to one size.  There may be a number of style options for collars and cuff variations, for example, but fundamentally you only have one size to deal with and the pattern pieces are already trimmed ready to use.  However, contemporary…
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Perfect dress straps We often have to create straps for garments – you can see I have almost finished this 1950’s sundress with crossover straps travelling from the back to the front. Getting them flat and even in width is what we are aiming for so this week’s top tip offers a few techniques for…
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There are many pattern symbols you will be familiar with but sometimes we can stumble across an overlooked or more unusual sign when using a commercial dressmaking pattern. I’m presently working on this little number, Vogue 8974. Here is the pattern piece for the front bodice. The circle with the cross in it indicates the…
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