Exploring the world of couture sewing
Several years ago I began experimenting with techniques for a better pattern match along the princess seams of the French jacket. Here’s a photo and link to the post explaining my approach.
Since then, I’ve continued to refine the method. It’s easy to achieve this match across the upper chest on model shapes but what about figures that have more curves? I started by giving one of my mannequins a much curvier (about a G cup) body and started playing with the fabric.
Create a custom French jacket:
November 8-13, 2021
DoubleTree Hotel, PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Class hours 9 AM to 5:30 PM Monday, November 8 through Saturday November 13
We’ll explore techniques such as:
How to achieve a perfect pattern match at the princess seams with a simple pattern modification and ironwork to shape the garment sections.
Change a two piece sleeve into a three piece
Draft a perfectly fitting stand collar
Professional quality handworked buttonholes
Using coordinating yarns, fabrics and fabric fibers to create coordinated trim
Link for additional information and registration
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