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Seamwork Magazine: A Lesson in Lining (includes how to remove shoulder pad allowance)

Good Morning All!!! Playing around with darts is something I have enjoyed from the first moment I began to learn anything about pattern drafting. I'm sure you've seen pictures like the one below, interesting, but intimidating for sure. The picture gives ideas, but no instruction about how to actually move the darts around. It also seems rather dated. But, take a look at the picture below, a lovely vintage Vogue pattern, right out of the 1940's. The dress was lovely then and now. Now take a…

How to use a sloper based on your measurements to fit a sewing pattern to yourself.

How to take measurements for all you seamstresses out there #sewing, #patternmaking:

One of the things i love about pattern drafting is the math of it. I come from a strong math background, and the pure geometry of manipulating flat patterns brings me so much joy (nerd, whatever) When i first began to delve into flat pattern making, i remember being blown away by the principles of […]

Learn how to draft the basic bodice block using your own measurements. This pattern can then be used to create a variety of different tops and dresses. You'll find the tutorial at the link. #patternmaking #patterndrafting #dressmaking #sewing

Get started with some basic pattern cutting by creating a basic bodice block. From this you can create endless upper body garments. If you are creating this block for yourself or a model, then make it in paper first, add seam allowances (1/4",1cm is usual) Tip: if you don't have pattern cutting paper, old rolls of wrapping paper or brown paper are fine. Use a pencil with hard lead 1H or 2H Cut the bodice out in basic woven fabric and stitch up, leaving some simple opening so that it can be…

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Collar pattern

One of the problems I face with many patterns is neck gape on commercial patterns. It can be on the front, on the back, or even both. Some people might ask, "Well did you choose your pattern by your high bust measurement?" Yes, I did. My high bust measurement is about 34" which is a size 12 Big 4 pattern (McCall's, Butterick, Simplicity, and Vogue). My front width measurement also corresponds to a size 12 as per Nancy Ziemen's recommendation for pattern size in her book Fitting Finesse. So…

How to use a sloper based on your measurements to fit a sewing pattern to yourself.

Pattern Puzzle - RETRO WRAP

How to make a button back top - sewing pattern hack can be used on any shirt pattern.

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Photo and page 1of instructions for 1955 tweed handbag

Here are a couple of patterns for the lady of the house. A cozy bed jacket and a pair of silk panties. The bed jacket can be made without cutting a paper pattern but it might be easier for the less experienced seamstress to make a paper pattern first. One suggestion for this bed jacket was wool challis but I think a lightweight polar fleece would work too and would be so soft and cuddly on a cold winter morning. You can trim the edges with a buttonhole stitch as indicated below but trimming…

Download this free PDF in-seam pocket pattern to create a smooth, nearly invisible pocket. #Pockets #inseampocket #pocketpattern #sewing #freepattern

This is another garment which had to wait till the weekend to get a photoshoot (now with more bookshelves! And granny's sewing machine and some of my vintage magazines. That's what the thick book in my hands is: half a year of Libelle from 1956) The pictures E takes just always end up looking a lot nicer than the self timer ones. It's a very simple skirt which I've wanted to make for a while. Fairly full and long and made from a denim-like fabric (coarse cotton thread in off-white and indigo…

Veronika is a free pattern with a full circle skirt - a great starter pattern for beginner sewers, or a base for experienced sewers to add detail to.

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Free Vintage Sewing Pattern - 1949 Wool Hostess Gown, 2pg Sewing Pattern. Scroll forward in the photo stream for page 2. This would be a very cute winter dress with the skirt piece cut above the knee.