Some Cool Fabrics I Bought
This guide is about my recent fabric shopping trip where I bought a variety of fabrics from high-end designers like Oscar de la Renta, Caroline Herrera, and Sies Marjan. I share my excitement over finding unique and luxurious fabrics like silk jersey, crinkled bonded vinyl, silk gazar, and brocades, and discuss my ideas for creating […]
Some Book Recommendations
In this guide, I discuss different sewing techniques, pattern making methods, and provide an overview of various fashion designers and their influential works, particularly focusing on the draping techniques pioneered by Madeleine Vionnet, Charles James, and Halston. I also recommend several books as resources for learning about fabrics, sewing techniques, and fashion design principles. Steps:
Presenting Brooke Dress & How to Style the Look
In this guide, I demonstrate how to style our Brooke Dress, which is a stylish and versatile dress with a soft, fluid drape at the front that flatters your body shape and enhances your style.
Playing With Tucks, Pleats before Placing on Dressform to Design
I demonstrate the process of exploring and experimenting with fabric manipulation techniques. I start by placing a design element, such as pleats or origami folds, on a fabric and then shape it around the body, allowing the fabric to guide the design process. This exploratory approach encourages creativity and helps develop a unique design without […]
Playing with Shape of Brooke Dress with Jersey Ideas Coming from Brooke Dress Technique
In this guide, I demonstrate various draping techniques using different types of fabrics like jersey, brocade cotton, and an interlock knit material. I show how folding and manipulating the fabric in different ways can create unique drapes, silhouettes, and design details for dresses and skirts. The key is to experiment and play with the fabric, […]
How to Turn Your Bodice Pattern & Sleeve into Jersey Pattern
This guide demonstrates how to draft a knit t-shirt pattern from a fitted bodice block pattern. It covers converting the bodice block into a basic t-shirt shape, adjusting for stretch at the neckline and bust, and drafting a sleeve. Additionally, it shows how to create an oversized t-shirt variation by slashing and spreading the pattern […]
How to Transfer Any T-Shirt into a Pattern
In this guide, I demonstrate the process of transforming an existing t-shirt into a pattern by laying it flat, pinning it to a paper, and tracing the outline. I provide step-by-step instructions on how to properly align the t-shirt pieces, mark the necessary points, and transfer the front, back, and sleeve sections onto the paper […]
How to Make a Skirt Pattern for Knit & Jerseys
This guide demonstrates how to create a custom jersey knit skirt pattern based on your body measurements. It covers the necessary measurements (waist, hip, knee circumferences, and waist-to-hip length), adjustments for different fabric stretch levels, and pattern drafting techniques for the front and back pieces, including accommodating body shape variations. The guide also explains how […]
How to Drape the Puffy Tulip Skirt (Fast Demo)
This guide demonstrates how to drape a basic skirt using muslin fabric. It involves gathering or pleating the fabric along the center back, leaving a portion ungathered, and creating a side seam. The process is similar to the construction of a skirt inspired by an Alexander McQueen design, resulting in a bubbly, crisp shape. Lesson […]
How to Control Flare of Circle Skirt with Draping
In this guide, I demonstrate a technique for creating a controlled flare skirt, where the flare is concentrated on the sides rather than the front. By strategically marking and cutting the fabric, I can control the amount and placement of the flare, allowing for a straighter front while still achieving the desired fullness. This method […]
