Barbara – 16 – Cutting the Fabric
In this session, I taught how to properly cut the fabric and lining for the Barbara dress project. We laid out the finalized pattern pieces on the folded fabric, pinned them in place, and carefully cut around the outlines, marking important notches and dart placements. After finalizing the pattern pieces, the next step is cutting […]
Barbara – 15 – Transferring the Skirt to Pattern – Part 3
In this session, I taught how to match the darts and seamlines of the skirt and bodice patterns to create a cohesive dress design. I emphasized the importance of having continuous, aligned lines for a high-end look. Lesson Steps:
Barbara – 14 – Transferring the Skirt to Pattern – Part 2
In this session, I transferred the draped skirt onto a paper pattern, making necessary adjustments and adding seam allowances. I ensured the darts were positioned correctly, matched the hip and waistlines, and adjusted the length. I meticulously transferred the draped skirt design onto a paper pattern, carefully aligning the darts, curves, and seam lines to […]
Barbara – 13 – Transferring the Skirt to Pattern – Part 1
In this session, I taught how to transfer the draped skirt muslin onto a dotted pattern paper to create a basic skirt pattern. I emphasized the importance of being mindful about paper usage and explored using recycled paper for a more sustainable approach. I demonstrated tracing the front skirt panel from the muslin drape onto […]
Barbara – 12 – Transferring the Bodice to Pattern – Part 3
In this session, I taught how to finalize the pattern pieces for the bodice by matching the side seams, armholes, and shoulders. I emphasized the importance of precision and shared tips for achieving a well-fitted armhole and neckline. Lesson Steps:
Barbara – 11 – Transferring the Bodice to Pattern – Part 2
In this session, I taught how to transfer the draped muslin back bodice pattern onto dotted paper to create a clean, final pattern. We traced all the lines carefully, marking important points like darts, shoulder blades, and bust lines. Lesson Steps:
Barbara – 10 – Transferring the Bodice to Pattern – Part 1
In this session, I taught how to transfer the draped basic bodice muslin to dotted paper to create a pattern. I started by pinning the muslin front piece to the paper, aligning the center front and smoothing out the bust line, shoulders, and side seams. Then I traced over the muslin lines using a tracing […]
Barbara – 09 – Draping the Basic Skirt – Back
In this session, I demonstrated how to drape the back piece of a basic skirt. I aligned the muslin fabric on the dress form, pinning at the waistline, hip line, and center back to ensure proper vertical and horizontal alignment. I showed the process of draping the back skirt piece, locating and pinning the darts, […]
Barbara – 08 – Draping the Basic Skirt – Front
In this lesson, I teach how to drape the front portion of a basic skirt pattern. I demonstrate the steps on a dress form, starting with marking the hip line and preparing the muslin fabric. The key points were aligning the fabric along the center front and side seams, creating darts for shaping, and ensuring […]
Barbara – 07 – Draping the Basic Bodice – Back
In this session, I showed the steps to properly drape the back muslin piece, aligning the shoulder blade line and pinning it down. I then created darts at the waist and shoulder to achieve the desired fit, slashing the fabric as needed for a smooth drape around the curves. Lesson Steps:
