Pattern Construction

Pattern Construction – Raglan Jacket for Plussize

Use a basic loose-fitting jacket pattern and a matching one-piece sleeve with overarm seam in size 44 as a template (see measurement chart). Mark the …

DIY baby shoes

A pair of cute baby shoes are always a great gift for the birth and can be sewn very quickly even by beginners. Baby shoes keep Baby`s little feet …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Pinching – Shaping with Dart Manipulation

On the subject of “Pinching”, we introduce more variations (see also DR10/2009) for dart manipulation. We show designs with crosswise seams, …

Children’s Wear – Dirndl

The full article includes all belowing variants with the measurement charts. This is an extract from our magazine Rundschau for women 9.2011. We …