Grading different Sleeves

The measurements are marked with abbreviations and the grading directions are indicated by arrows for the grading of a one-piece sleeve. The vertical …

The Manufacture of a Bespoke Shirt

The shirt maker Gino Venturini shows step by step how to make a men's shirt to measure. We also explain the difference between bespoke and …

Pattern Construction for Trouser Suits

The trouser suit is an essential everyday companion for every woman. Unlike its male counterpart, trouser suits for women can be worn to any …

Dart and Seam Variations for Dresses

This article shows how darts can be manipulated or removed with the help of panel seams.

Fitting for a Bespoke Men´s Jacket

There are different ways of creating fittings for bespoke garments. Some ateliers finish the edges and pockets for the first fitting. The lining is …

Sewing Equestrian Apparel

You will find everything you need to know about sewing riding clothes in this article: pattern for breeches and riding jacket, instructions for …

Cocktail dresses Pattern

The pattern sheet "Cocktail dresses" contains two models in the sizes 36 to 46. The technical drawing, the detailed description and the size table …

Traditional Guild Clothing

Traditional guild clothing is worn both by ordinary craftsmen during their everyday work as well as during the journeyman years – the time when …

Pattern construction for wedding dresses

This article shows the pattern cutting technique of a dress with wide collar and a long dress with pleated neckline.