In this week’s session, I provided updates on my recent move to the UK and discussed future plans for our Draping Society lessons. I shared some personal experiences about settling in, including challenges with COVID-19 and setting up our new home. We also touched on upcoming pattern-making projects and addressed some fitting issues raised by members.
Unfortunately, I didn’t conduct a teaching demonstration in this session due to not having my equipment set up yet. However, I discussed plans for future lessons once I have my workspace ready.
Questions & Answers:
- Q: Are the pattern blocks available on the website?
- A: For the skirt, we do have a PDF available. The videos on how to develop personal blocks are on the site, but some need to be edited and organized better.
- Q: Can we do a slip dress pattern?
- A: Yes, we can develop a slip dress pattern using flat pattern-making techniques. We’ll add this to our list of upcoming projects.
- Q: How do you find the straight grain on a flare skirt?
- A: This is something I’ll need to demonstrate visually. I’ve noted it down to cover in a future session once I have my camera setup ready.
- Q: How much ease should be built into a winter coat/jacket?
- A: The amount of ease depends on the style of jacket you want. We’ll be making jacket patterns soon and can discuss this in more detail then.
- Q: For a yoke gathered skirt, how do you attach the facing for a professional finish?
- A: I typically attach the yoke and gathered pieces first, then add the facing. The method can vary depending on fabric weight. For heavier fabrics, you might want to use a lighter fabric for the facing to avoid bulk.
I’m looking forward to getting my studio set up soon so we can dive back into more hands-on demonstrations and pattern-making lessons. Thank you all for your patience during this transition period.
