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 […]
How to Add Few Inches to Turn to Curved or Tapered Skirt Bottom as Pattern
This guide teaches how to properly add length to a curved hemline of a skirt. It explains that instead of following the curved hemline and adding length, you should mark the desired length from the finished hemline, follow the side seam curve, and then cut the fabric along that line. This ensures that the added […]
How to Add Box Pleat at the Center Back of Top & Shirt
This guide demonstrates how to create a dropped shoulder sleeve with an extended back yoke and a box pleat at the center back. It involves dropping the armhole by around 5-6 inches, extending the back yoke by 2 inches, and adding an extra 1-2 inches to the bottom of the shirt to create a fold […]
How I Store My Patterns
In this guide, I demonstrate how I organize my sewing patterns by storing them in manila envelopes. I recommend printing out a picture of the finished garment and attaching it to the front of the envelope for easy identification. Additionally, I suggest writing down important details such as the size, fabric used, and any other […]
How Can I Gather Instead of Closing My Dart or Tucks
In this guide, I demonstrate how to gather fabric and create ease at the bottom of a dress. I explain the process of marking the desired length, pinning the excess fabric, and trimming away the excess. Additionally, I provide instructions on how to measure the desired gathered or pleated length and transfer those measurements to […]
Fabrics Grain Information & Identifying Grain on Various Fabrics
In this guide, I demonstrate how to identify the straight grain, cross grain, and bias of different fabrics by examining their stretch properties. I explain the importance of understanding fabric grains for achieving desired draping and fit, and provide examples of how to work with various fabrics based on their stretch characteristics along different grains. […]
Draping Demo on Curved French Dart
This guide demonstrates how to create extra fabric and gather or pleat it into various styles around the bust area using draping techniques. It shows different methods to achieve vintage-inspired looks with curved darts, pleats, and gathers, as well as how to stabilize the draped fabric and prepare it for constructing the final garment. I […]
Book Recommendations on Sewing and Fitting
In this guide, I share and review several books on sewing, fitting, and fashion illustration, covering topics from basic techniques to advanced pattern manipulation. I recommend resources for learning fashion illustration, understanding fit issues, mastering sewing techniques, and exploring fashion history and designer biographies. Throughout the guide, I emphasize the value of these resources for […]
Amanda Jacket Pocket Option, and Shoulder Line Sewing Explanation
In this video, I discuss options for adding pockets to the Amanda jacket and explain how to sew the shoulder line. For the pockets: For the shoulder line sewing: I also cover:
