diy patterns

Retro-inspired dresses with calf-length, wideswinging skirts are currently a big trend. Typical style elements such as bibs, volants, and ruffles are incorporated in the following four designs.

Use a straight skirt block in size 44 as a template (see measurement chart). Draw the skirt 61.5 cm long. Taper each sideseam 1 cm at the hem and draw the new sideseam as illustrated. Shift the waist dart on the front pattern 2 cm to the front. …

This article gives you an insight into the pattern construction of a ski jacket and a ski pants for women. You find this cutting technique in our journal Damen-Rundschau 12/2015.

Baptism is a beautiful and emotional event in the life of a child and its parents. As a symbol of purity and innocence, the child wears a solemn white dress for this Christian ceremony. Baptism is usually performed at the age of 3-6 months, so the …

Use a basic dress pattern and a matching onepiece sleeve in size 44 as a template (see measurement chart). Mark the length at the centre back 12 cm below the waist and square out to the left for the hemline.

General information about identifying the right size and choosing a suitable construction method for the basic block: The proportional relation of chest girth, waist girth and hip girth is crucial for the construction of the basic block (see table).

From Tokyo to New York: Japanese pattern artist and fashion design lecturer Shingo Sato holds worldwide pattern making seminars with TR Cutting School, which was founded by himself. The aesthetics of Shingo Sate's extraordinary creations combine …

Bikinis are trendy in a wide variety. There is something for everyone, from a casual scuba look to sophisticated neckline variations.

This excerpt will give you an insight into grading children’s clothing. You will find the complete article on grading as well as further grading for ladies’ wear and children’s wear in our reference book “Grading Women & …