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Grading a Basic Bodice Block

Zero-lines are baselines that do not change during the grading. Which construction lines are set as baselines can vary depending on whether the …

Sewing a Button Placket

Since the 13th century, buttons have held clothes together. Today, there are many different types of button plackets - cut on, attached, concealed, …

Trenchcoat Pattern

The pattern sheet „Trenchcoats“ contains two designs in size 36 to 46. The technical drawing as well as the detailed description and measurement …

Sewing puffed sleeves

The puffed sleeve is indispensable in women's traditional costumes, but the puffy sleeve can also be seen on fashionable blouses, summer dresses and …

The Japanese Kimono

The Japanese term "kimono" literally means "thing to wear". The term kimono traditionally refers to the complete clothing including underwear, socks …

Sewing Baby Clothes

Baby clothing should be as comfortable and functional as possible. This is all about sewing baby clothes yourself: patterns and important tips for …

Sewing Stitched Pleats

Usually press all seam allowances of darts, pleats and split seams towards the middle of the respective piece. Topstitch the pleats 0.2 cm away from …

Lapels drafted on the front and back pattern

Lapel and shawl collars are mostly drafted on the break line. But when the lapel will get a lager collar width or  a hollowed neckline the pattern …

Cutting Technique for a Capri Pants

Use a standard pants pattern with darts in size 40 (see measurement chart) as a foundation. Draw the new hemline 22 cm below the kneeline. Taper the …