pattern construction

The Japanese term "kimono" literally means "thing to wear". The term kimono traditionally refers to the complete clothing including underwear, socks and shoes. In the Western world, however, the term kimono refers to the traditional Japanese garment …

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

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 construction should be drafted directly on the joined front and back pattern. 

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 outseam and inseam 1 cm at the knee and hemline.

On the subject of “Pinching”, we introduce more variations (see also DR10/2009) for dart manipulation. We show designs with crosswise seams, slanting seams, asymmetric seams and reduced darts. Those who master the technique of “Pinching” can …

The full article includes all belowing variants with the measurement charts. This is an extract from our magazine Rundschau for women 9.2011. We show you one design of the five models to give you an insight into the pattern construction.

The trouser silhouette is again wider and avantgarde designers play creatively with front pleats, wide leg shapes and trouser lengths. The length is shorter and the new 3/4-length or the folded-up hem evoke a summertime look.

Following pattern constructions build on the basic blocks: Chemise with Panty, Halter Body with Lace Insert, Body with Peplum, Jump Suit with Cups and Elastic Waistband, Jump Suit with Fork Darts and Jump Suit with Waist Yoke. (Variations are shown …

This article shows one of the four shirts variations from our journal Herrenrundschau 6-7.2015. Also the edition includes two Basic pattern blocks.