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Labels: principles of fabric selection principles of fabric selection: approach juvenile prints with caution I’ve been dreading this blog post because it means we’ve come to the end of my Principles of Fabric Selection series. Principles of fabric selection: tonal and two-color prints look very fresh Next time I do a series of principles like this, remind me to list fewer principles! Principles of fabric selection: look for updated versions of traditional prints When you read the words “traditional print,” do you think boring, dark, and dull? Principles of fabric selection: be eclectic. Sewing Retro Dresses. Class Description Knock 'em dead with a vintage pinup dress that's uniquely yours! In "Sew Retro: Perfect Fit Bombshell Dress," retro maven Gretchen Hirsch shows you advanced fit, construction and finishing techniques used by couturiers.
It's the perfect course to advance your garment engineering skills. With Gretchen's expert help and sassy point of view, you'll customize the included vintage-style pattern and create an amazing strapless dress that will fit like a dream and knock their socks off! Then you'll be able to tackle anything from a pretty cotton sundress to the wedding gown or prom dress of your dreams. *NOTE: This course now features student-led (rather than instructor-led) discussion only. If you have questions, at least one of the many experienced garment sewists in this class will surely have the answer! Lesson Plan Lesson 1.
Lesson 2. See how to print the downloadable BurdaStyle pattern, tape the pattern pieces together, and cut it out, all without leaving home. Lesson 3. E-Patterns by Jalie (Out of Print / Discontinued Sewing Patterns): Jalie 2005. 24 sizes in the same patternFrom Toddler 2 (21 1/4’’ bust / 20 1/8’’ waist / 21 5/8’’ hips) to Woman 26 (47 5/8'' chest / 41 3/4’’ waist / 49 3/4’’ hips) VIEWS INCLUDEDScoopneckBoatneckV-NeckWith short or 3/4 sleevesFULLY ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTIONSIn French, English, Spanish and GermanADDITIONAL INFORMATION¼’’ seam allowances includedPublished in 2000Voted one of Best Patterns of 2007 on Patternreview.comFABRIC REQUIREMENTKnit with two-way stretch.