These instructions are detailing how to ‘draft’ (aka pattern make) a sleeve sloper. This tutorial will rely on having already made the front bodice and back bodice sloper, as previously…
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Deciphering Fashion Design Categories: Haute Couture vs. Designer vs. RTW vs. Fast Fashion
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Sewing Machine Care and Maintenance
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Everything You Need to Know About Crepe Fabric
by Stephanie Triplett July 1, 2020The fabric topic for today is (drumroll please): crepe. It was originally made from silk and traditionally worn to mourn the death of loved ones, but as new substrates have…
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How to Create a Back Bodice Sloper
by Shavonne Cruz June 29, 2020Tools Used: Pattern Paper French Curve Pencil Eraser Clear Ruler Directions: 1. Mark Line A-B as your HPS to Waist measurement 2. From Point A create Line A-C using Shoulder… -
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The Ultimate Guide to Plus Size Garment Alterations
by Stephanie Triplett June 25, 2020The rumors are true— bad fit ruins a great idea. Everyone runs into this issue from time to time, but what if you don’t fit into standard sizes? RTW clothing… -
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Everything You Need to Know About Chiffon Fabric
by Stephanie Triplett June 24, 2020Chiffon was first made with silk, making it a luxury fabric primarily for the upper class. Today, it maintains its seal of luxury as it is still used to make… -
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Everything You Need to Know About Jersey Fabric
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How to Create a Front Bodice Sloper
by Shavonne Cruz June 12, 2020Tools Used: Pattern Paper French Curve Pencil Eraser Clear Ruler Directions: 1. Create Line A-B using High Point Shoulder (HPS) to Waist measurement 2. Line A-C will be half of…