Why the Mockup?
Now that my pattern is ready, it’s time to make a mockup. When creating a custom garment, it is always important to do a “test-dress”…
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First (and only!) Fitting
A custom dress always requires multiple fittings. I first make the hand-drafted pattern into a sample garment that we try on first. We can fix…
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Mocked-Up
I’ve taken my paper patterns and made two sample jackets, or mock-ups, for Jill to try on when I see her for her fitting over…
Leah and the Blog pt. 7 (Fittings!)
Normally muslin fittings involve a lot of cutting, slashing, marking, pinning etc, while adjusting the muslin to flatter the bride and achieve that perfect fit…
Leah and the Blog pt. 6 (Muslins)
I feel it is a little inadequate to rush through the draping, patternmaking, and muslin-building process but I am anxious to start blogging in real…