In this week’s session, I focused on creating the lining and facing patterns for our Burberry dress project. We transferred our muslin pattern to paper, made necessary adjustments, and developed the lining and facing pieces. I demonstrated how to properly mark and notch the patterns for easier assembly during the sewing process.
Demonstration Steps:
- Transferred the muslin pattern to paper, including darts and other markings
- Made adjustments to the lining pattern, including slight easing at armholes and shoulders
- Created facing patterns for the neckline
- Added seam allowances and notches to all pattern pieces
- Labeled and color-coded pattern pieces (green for lining, blue for facing)
- Explained the importance of grain lines and how to mark them on pattern pieces
Questions & Answers:
- Q: Can you explain the straight grain of the facing again? When to make it straight or bias on facing?
- A: For this dress, we’re keeping the facing on the same grain as the main fabric. Bias-cut facings are mainly used for shirt collars to help them roll nicely. Regular clothing facings are usually cut on the same grain as the main fabric to maintain shape and stability.
- Q: Why do we need to make a pattern? Can’t we just make it out of the fabric?
- A: While it’s possible to create directly on fabric, having a proper pattern allows for easier reproduction, alterations, and ensures consistency if you need to make the same garment again in the future. It’s a more professional and efficient approach, especially for complex designs.
I apologize for not completing the skirt portion of the pattern today, but I’ll record a separate video demonstrating that process and add it to our course materials. Next session, we’ll focus on developing the sleeve pattern and begin cutting our fabric pieces.
