In this week’s session, I demonstrated how to transfer the Burberry Dress’ draped bodice from the dress form to pattern paper. I focused on accurately marking and tracing the draped pieces, adjusting for fabric characteristics, and ensuring proper alignment between front and back pattern pieces. This process is crucial for creating a precise pattern that can be used to cut fabric and construct the final garment.
Demonstration Steps:
- Removed the draped muslin from the dress form
- Marked and darkened important lines and points on the muslin
- Pinned the muslin pieces to pattern paper
- Traced the muslin onto pattern paper using a tracing wheel
- Drew in pattern markings like darts, pleats, and grainlines
- Adjusted and trued pattern lines for accuracy
- Matched front and back pattern pieces at shoulders and side seams
- Made final adjustments to ensure proper fit and alignment
Questions & Answers:
- Q: How do you handle chiffon when hemming circle skirts?
- A: I recommend hanging the skirt on a dress form for a day before hemming to allow the fabric to settle. Then trim the hem while it’s hanging to ensure evenness.
- Q: Can we spend time on lining next week?
- A: Yes, we’ll cover lining next week. The lining for this dress will be a straight, form-fitting dress underneath, different from the outer fabric.
- Q: How do you tackle sleeves?
- A: We’ll cover sleeves next week as well. For this dress, we’ll be doing a very fitted sleeve using stretch fabric.
This session focused on the technical aspects of pattern making, showing how to transform a three-dimensional drape into a two-dimensional pattern. It’s a crucial skill for creating unique, well-fitting garments.
