Pattern Construction

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 …

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.

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.

Sewing a T-Shirt

21 June is not only the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer, it is also International T-Shirt Day. The universal and at the …

Grading of Pattern Constructions for Menswear

Grading or pattern grading is the process of creating a range of sizes by enlarging or reducing patterns. Increments are distributed to the nearest …

Collar Shapes for Suit Jackets and Shirts

The collar, as a decorative element on clothing, has been around since the 13th century. From the very beginning, the collar shape was influenced by …

Pattern Construction for Stand-up Collar

Depending on the length of the upper collar edge, a collar tilts more or less towards the neck or stands out from the neck. A collar tilted towards …