LINED RAGLAN-SLEEVE BOMBER JACKET
I transformed the denim jacket pattern below into this bomber with two-piece raglan sleeves, single-welt pockets and rib-knit trim.
For the initial 3D mock-up, I chose dusty pink shades that reminded me of the exterior tiles on apartment buildings here in Guangzhou.
For the actual prototype, I used leftover fabric from a sofa cover I made matched with deep blue lining from a series of tote bags.
Finished project as showcased on Instagram.
DENIM JACKET REPRODUCTION
I reproduced a beloved denim jacket by taking key measurements and drafting the pattern in CLO3D. The only element that was drafted from scratch was the two-piece sleeves, which I wanted to have a very set-in appearance, like for a suit jacket. For this element, I used the Menswear II textbook from the Bunka College in Tokyo.
The more I worked on the muslin, the more I wanted to actually wear it, so I did all the top-stitching and finished the seams on the inside by hand. I used to avoid these kind of finishes because I wanted things to look “professional”, but now, I like adding them to pieces that are just for me — I find they have a rustic charm. Added felt pieces to the sleeve cap seams to fill them out a bit. Have added real pockets to the muslin since the video.
patternmaking final! double breasted shawl collar jacket + pleated pants with pleated panel and tie closures.
I’ll cover the first part of the fall semester in a separate post but I gotta show off my mid term project for the second half of the fall semester.
Class: basic patternmaking
Professor: Ms. Jackson
Assignment: added fullness (pleats and gathering) starting with a basic 2 dart block, turning it into a princess seam top, and adding a peplum based on a circle skirt. Separating zipper in back.
Fabrics: linen-look, probably a rayon-poly blend print and poly cotton poplin solid.
Score: pending grading haha. I’ll probably rebagle this later with my score if it’s good.
The Ballerina Dress by : Lea Cybelle (@Lea.cybelle)
Photography : Evan Broome (@spkevan)
Dancer/Model : Kirsten Magnuson (@klmagnuson)
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Pattern Testing Call ends on Monday 27.01.25
I’m looking for Pattern Testers, who want to test my Skirt “Bella”.
This sewing pattern is a skirt perfect for every occasion, with seven rounded godets, a straight waistband, which ends in a button closure and a seam zipper in the center back. The patterns allows you to make a straight skirt, with godets or without, as well. It is drafted for medium weight, woven fabrics (preferably Chambray, Panama, Velvet, Linen, light Cool Wool or Trevira etc.), but also Knitware with max. 5% Elastane (Scuba, Jersey etc.).
I´m looking for sewers in sizes 2 – 32 (Gr. 32-62)!
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Diploma in Fashion Design – Jodhpur: Creative Excellence
The Diploma in Fashion Design program in Jodhpur is a creative excellence course that empowers aspiring fashion designers to craft innovative and stylish clothing. This comprehensive program covers the fundamentals of fashion design, from sketching and pattern making to fabric selection and garment construction. Students will also learn about fashion trends, color theory, textile science, and fashion marketing, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in the competitive fashion industry. With practical training, industry insights, and personalized mentorship, this diploma prepares students to create their own collections and launch successful careers in fashion design.
This Christmas would be pink..or green..no, plum! Nah, love all colors - here’s the Vintage Christmas Collection Hero pattern design
HOW TO MAKE THIS LUXURY RUFFLED MERMAID WEDDING GOWN,STEP BY STEP#sewing #sewingtutorial
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ALTThis is how I organize my sewing patterns! I use this accordion folder. When I run out of the compartments, I’ll probably reorganize and sort them into categories, put them into little envelopes or something. Or just get another folder! But this is handy for quick access of basic blocks.
Sewing adventures! I made an evening gown for myself, all the way from drafting the pattern to hand-sewing the finishes. It was very fun, challenging and very much not straight forward.
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ALTI had the inspiration a week and a half before an event I wanted to wear the new dress to, and I managed to finish it the night before. The first version was ready for fitting after one long day full of sewing, but I had to cut out the bodice and make a new one due to fit and fabric issues.
ALTThe fabrics were cheap polyester velvet that was knit = stretchy, and a shiny and slippery polyester fabric for the lining that was not stretchy (this stretch mismatch caused problems). The first version had continuous panels all the way from the neckline to the hem, and the weight of the skirt stretched the bodice out of shape so that I had a really hard time attaching it to the lining at the armholes.
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So I adjusted the pattern to have a waistline to help support the weight of the skirt by attatching it to the lining, and added sleeves so that I didn’t have to attatch the dress to the lining at the armholes. And I got extra practice with sewing the invisible zipper, which was originally in the back seam, but that I moved to the side for the final version, eliminating the need for a seam at the center back.
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The base for the pattern, a princess-seamed bodice block, is from freesewing.org. It’s a fantastic website that lets you generate sewing patterns to your measurements, and there’s tons of customisation, tweaks and design options to choose from for each pattern. Highly recommend! They also have a paperless option, that gives you all the lengths of the sides and points on the patterns so that you don’t even have to use a printer. I traced the pattern pieces to paper by hand that way!
