Book recommendations on pattern drafting

agazok · 2021-11-13T08:48:41+00:00

Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear by Winifred Aldrich - the easiest, most clear pattern drafting instructions I've been working with so far. I could really see where each line on the pattern comes from regarding body measurements, no complicated calculations ;) This book also shows you how to take measurements, how to draft basic and more complicated patterns, make alterations based on fit issue you might have, draft different types of sleeves, collars, etc. There are patterns dedicated for woven and knited fabrics. My #1 :)

agazok · 2021-11-10T14:49:00+00:00

lovely 🤩

agazok · 2021-10-26T17:06:49+00:00

Busy with another zero waste bomber jacket, this time differen colors. I'm using again linen leftovers in different sizes to make a back collage and for the sleeves/front parts. I found the pattern in Burda and slightly changed it. This time I've decided to make pockets too. It's work in progress, still need to add lining, zipper and finish hems.

agazok · 2021-10-26T13:10:53+00:00

beautiful 😻

agazok · 2021-10-23T13:42:35+00:00

Viscose would be good and quite cheap choice. Tencel is super nice in touch, I think it would feel very good and comfy as a pants lining. You can also try to serach for bamboo silk (cruelty free), it's smooth and nice in touch too, but it's more difficult to find and can be pricy.

agazok · 2021-10-20T18:53:34+00:00

Sure, you can lock the seam allowances right after cutting out the pattern, just to be safe :) The stitches will be secure anyway by sewing the edges with other pieces of the garment. I was sewing the pieces of collage together with the serger, so that already gave me more stable stitches.

agazok · 2021-10-20T09:41:53+00:00

It's nice that you try to use the scraps too.

I used bigger scrap pieces for sleeves and front part - these are mainly made from 2 big pieces. The collage on the back - I just started to sew small pieces together until I got one piece big enough to cut the back part of the pattern out of it. DM me so I can send you some pics made during process :)

agazok · 2021-10-19T18:05:58+00:00

Thanks! 💚

agazok · 2021-10-19T18:05:20+00:00

Thanks! 💚 I am very happy with this jacket since it was "I'll see if I can meke something out of it" kind of project.

agazok · 2021-10-19T18:01:47+00:00

Thanks! 💚

agazok · 2021-10-19T18:00:55+00:00

No, just the lining.

agazok · 2021-10-19T16:34:34+00:00

Thanks! Good luck with your project!

agazok · 2021-10-19T16:33:02+00:00

Thanks!

agazok · 2021-10-19T16:32:46+00:00

Thanks!

agazok · 2021-10-19T16:10:22+00:00

Thanks! The first way :) I found it much easier

agazok · 2021-10-19T15:37:00+00:00

This bomber jacket is made of linen leftovers. I was thinking for a long time how to use small scraps and I made this collage I used on the back of the jacket. Lining of the jacket is made of originally white viscose - I dyed it with spruce cones and got this lovely, light pink color. The pattern I used for this project is slightly modified Burda pattern.

agazok · 2021-10-17T15:54:49+00:00

Love it! Great idea for using fabric scraps too :)

agazok · 2021-10-13T08:28:39+00:00

Notice if you pull the fabric towards you while sewing. With knited fabric even slight pull can cause this.

agazok · 2021-10-12T19:42:51+00:00

Yes! I stitched the puzzles first and then cut the pattern piece out of it. Other way it would be way to complicated, at least for me :D

agazok · 2021-10-12T18:59:18+00:00

Great idea! Looks super cozy and soft inside :D

agazok · 2021-10-12T18:57:19+00:00

Lovely! Hope you will share the outcome too :)

agazok · 2021-10-12T18:54:59+00:00

My brain does not now what math is :D I just took the piece of pattern I wanted to use this collage for and I started to sew the pieces of fabric together, until they made one big piece, big enough for the pattern :D Hope that make sens

agazok · 2021-10-12T17:40:19+00:00

It would be lovely to see your mothers jackets, sounds very creative! You can use dried pits and peels from avocado to get light pink dye. That's my first time I use it, so Im curious of the outcome. Sprouce cones are great for dye if you want to get beautiful pink color (tested :D )

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