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I love flat patterning.
For custom garments, there are two methods to create a pattern: draping and flat patterning. Basically, draping is when the patternmaker pads a dressform to…
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Flat Patterning without Measurements
As you know, I am making this shrug for my cousin Jill at a great distance. One of the biggest challenges I had to try…
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Sketches
I worked up a couple of sketches for Jill to see based on all our previous conversations, questionnaire and swatches. I snail mailed her samples…
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Fabric Swatching
Jill and I decided that it would be perfect if I used shades of purple in the jacket, rather than the traditional all-white bride (not…
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Setting the Scene
Let me tell you a little bit more about Jill’s wedding to help set the scene for the design we are trying to capture. Jill…
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Creative Consultation
Jill’s dress is a strapless dress. Jill also has many beautiful tattoos. Some of Jill’s family members (that she really loves and respects) do not…
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The Box
One thing I learned in graduate school was that a dress is never finished until you have a way to hang it, (meaning: don’t forget…
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Bouquet Bling
Finally, you get to see these bouquets that I’ve been talking about! When Leah and I were brainstorming her original designs, one of the magazine…
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