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CONOCIMIENTOS BÁSICOS DE TRAZADO. Bias 101. By Marcy Tiltonfrom Threads #76, pp. 34-39 The bias is spoken of in hushed, reverential terms in the fashion world.

Bias 101

Sempstress - costume and pattern geekery. The Raglan Sleeve Draft - Sempstress. How To Draft A Sleeve Sloper. Assuming that you used my tutorials on how to draft a front and back bodice sloper, then you’re ready to draft the sleeves.

How To Draft A Sleeve Sloper

Sleeves are tricky. In my opinion, a sleeve’s difficulty lies in the fact that a 2D, flat piece of fabric is being made to fit a 3D, rounded object – the armhole. It’s the same difficulty a painter experiences when making a 2D canvas look 3D. Although difficult, it is completely possible. Sewing tutorials: Awards. This blog has received two awards.

Sewing tutorials: Awards

I'm a little late in responding to the posts in which these were given due to other activities and a holiday. I feel very honored that though this site with links exists only such a short time (I started in the middle of May), it is already mentioned for two awards. The first for Excellent blog was given by Pamela from Off the cuff style end of July. At the beginning of August, Beth from RustyBobbin awarded this blog with the Brillante Weblog Award. Thank you so very much for these awards.

It's custom to nominate others for awards. 1930s Sewing Secrets Vintage Magazine. Stitching in the sun. Best Free Patterns & Dressmaking Websites ★ I’m just going to list the options you have for some important clothing parts here, plus information on different terms.

Best Free Patterns & Dressmaking Websites ★

I hope it’s useful. - Neckline options: Sweetheart, V-neck, square, scoop, U-neck, keyhole, bandeau, cowl, high-neck, halter, jewel, crew, asymmetrical, one-shouldered, off-the-shoulder or boat. Necklines sometimes are created with thin straps such as spaghetti straps rather than solid areas of fabric, or the clothing can even be strapless. On the back of the top, you can cut out shapes like hearts, use a neckline listed above, use cross-over straps, a racer back design, add lace or other embellishments, or just have it plain. Click here for a useful guide to necklines, dress shapes, collars and sleeves. Best Free Patterns & Dressmaking Websites ★ THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS WITH DRESS PATTERNS. Aside from the originality of the design and its artistic merit, successful costume designing with dress patterns depends on perfect fit.

THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS WITH DRESS PATTERNS

In transferring the size and shape of the three dimensions of the human figure to the flat planes of the pattern and thence to the draping of the fabric, certain basic measurements have to be taken in every case — and this is notwithstanding the loose or tight fit of the finished creation. In ready made patterns the measurements are the ideal or average pro­portions for each size listed. For this reason — if you are going to be a successful designer — you will have to learn how to take accurate measurements and how to trans­late them into the finished product — your work of art. Have the person being measured wear a plain dress or sheath with high un-trimmed neckline, plain set in sleeves or sleeveless regular armhole, and straight skirt.

Mark the center front at neck and waistline Mark the center back at neck and waistline. Pattern Puzzle: Shingo Sato. Posted by Kathleen Fasanella on Nov 30, 2010 at 3:50 pm / Pattern Puzzle / Trackback Today’s pattern challenge isn’t.

Pattern Puzzle: Shingo Sato

By that I mean there’s no challenge for you to figure out because the pattern maker -Shingo Sato- in today’s example shows you how to tender said results. At right is such an example; an origami bodice. Pretty fun huh? You can see the making of this particular example on Youtube. Shingo Sato holds pattern workshops if you’re interested. Sewing Tip #2 Faking a Serge. How to Make a Bandage Dress. Sewing Lining into a Sleeveless Dress. Two Techniques for Edges. Beginning Pattern Making: How to Make A Custom Tank Top Pattern. Swellmayde. Wholesale Spikes Studs-Buy Spikes Studs lots from China Spikes Studs wholesalers on Aliexpress. Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Sew a Sleeve. Artbeads.com - Swarovski Crystal, Japanese Seed Beads, TierraCast, Charms, Chain and Components.

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It is set up to accept a variety of "payments" and "shipping methods" to every country on Earth, with real-time postage cost calculations and payment processing services. Each order has a unique delivery time and postage cost dependant on the customer's choice. HOW OUR SHOPPING CART STORE WORKSAs customers browse our store, they put the items they wish to purchase in an online "shopping-cart". When all items have been selected, customer then checks-out. At "checkout" The customer can choose from different shipping times, shipping services like US Postal Service, Foreign Package service, and UPS.

Sew On Rhinestones SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Dreamtime Creations is your #1 stop for sew on rhinestones!

Sew On Rhinestones SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

Check out our sew-on rhinestone collection. S Jewelry Findings: Practical Wire. Dressmaking Tutorials. An easy reference list of all the dressmaking related tutorials on this blog - just click the pictures below.

Dressmaking Tutorials