2024-03-22
In this week’s session, I demonstrated the intricate process of applying lace appliqués to the Freya dress. I showed how to carefully place and hand-sew delicate lace pieces onto silk taffeta fabric, emphasizing the importance of precision and patience in couture techniques. This process is time-consuming but crucial for creating a high-end, luxurious look for […]
2024-03-15
In this week’s session, I focused on finalizing the pattern pieces for the Freya Twist Dress and planning the placement of appliqué flowers. I demonstrated how to make final adjustments to the pattern, create facings, and strategically place appliqués on both the right and left sides of the dress. This detailed process sets the foundation […]
2024-03-08
In this week’s session, I continued working on the Freya dress project, focusing on refining the pattern pieces and planning the embroidery placement. I discussed the complexities of lining the twist dress and demonstrated how to plan the application of embroidered flowers on the pattern pieces. The session included both technical pattern-making aspects and creative […]
2024-02-29
In this week’s session, I focused on draping the lining for our Freya dress project and discussed various couture techniques. I demonstrated how to drape the front bodice lining, explained different construction options, and shared insights on creating a lightweight yet structured garment. The session covered both practical draping techniques and theoretical discussions on haute […]
2024-02-16
In this week’s session, I continued working on our dress project, focusing on creating a dramatic puff sleeve to complement the twisted front bodice and voluminous skirt we designed previously. I demonstrated how to draft, adjust, and construct a puff sleeve pattern, emphasizing the importance of balance and proportion in the overall dress design. We […]
2024-02-09
In this week’s session, I introduced a new dress project featuring a dramatic peg skirt with gathered volume. I demonstrated how to modify an existing twist dress pattern to create the peg skirt shape, and showed techniques for adding volume and gathering to achieve the desired silhouette. The session focused on draping the skirt portion, […]
2024-02-02
In this week’s session, I focused on finalizing the fit of our jacket project and introduced an exciting new couture dress project. We addressed common fitting issues with the jacket, made necessary adjustments, and discussed how to transfer these changes to the pattern. I also unveiled plans for an elegant couture dress featuring a peg […]
2024-01-26
In this week’s session, I shared insights from the latest Paris Couture Fashion Week, highlighting key trends and designs that inspired me. We explored various designer collections, discussing elements like twists, drapes, and volume that we’ll be incorporating into our upcoming projects. I also gave a preview of our next project – a twist dress […]
Twist Dress – Draping
In this lesson, I taught how to drape a panel dress on a larger size dress form with a unique shape. I demonstrated how to create an illusion of contouring the body using design lines and sectional draping techniques. The dress features a v-neck, no shoulder seam, and a fitted silhouette. Lesson Steps: I emphasized […]
2024-01-12
In this week’s session, I covered several topics including trouser fit corrections, fabric selection advice, and updates on upcoming projects. I demonstrated how to adjust patterns to fix common fit issues in the back of trousers, particularly focusing on excess fabric in the seat and thigh areas. I also shared recommendations for fabric reference books […]
