types of collars

Lapel and shawl collars are drafted either on the break line or directly on the joined front and back pattern. Which option is to be preferred, depends on the desired collar type and the distance to the basic neckline.

Spectacular collars were modern in the 50s. This design was presented in the periodical "Kleding" section of the Rotterdam Pattern Making School.

The collar can be a creative accessory on blouses and dresses - so eye-catching collars are in trend! Here are three instructions on how to construct pattern for collars with a stand.

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.

Draw the front waist dart. Mark the dart middle line 1/10 of the abdomen width away from the midpoint of the front. Draw the dart middle line perpendicular to the hemline. Draw the front waist dart with 2 cm dart intake. Do not cut the dart intake …

Template: Basic Dress Pattern in Size 40 Find the whole instruction and further designs in our magazine Rundschau for women 9.2017.     You find more pattern constructions in our book “Metric Patternmaking Dresses & …