We have to bring a pattern to class this week which will be what forms the basis of our course; we make it up as a toile in calico and then in the fabric we have chosen, with Hilary (our lovely teacher) teaching us 'professional fit and finish' on the way. I think I am going to choose a jacket - to get my money's worth! I've never made a jacket (or, as you may be aware, anything with sleeves) and so it would be good to make my first one under supervision. I think I might do the Burda jacket above - it looks like a nice shape and I could really do with a new jacket for work. Though I note that I might never actually want to wear the product of my labours... But looking forward to adjusting my pattern and stuff all the same.
Speaking of patterns, I must mention a book I bought on the advice of commenter Arielle - it is called 'Make Your Own Dress Patterns' by Adele P. Margolis. It is absolutely brilliant! It has loads of simple explanations and illustrations of how to manipulate a basic bodice sloper. I have so far just been reading it, but can't wait to get some pattern paper out and start slashing and spreading! Oh, I also need to make a sloper first..... I made a skirt sloper a little while ago and posted about it here but to be honest I'm not sure it is a perfect fit. Watch this space!
That class sounds awesome. I am envious and look forward to watching your progress!
ReplyDeleteHi, so glad to hear you are happy with the book. I sometimes read it before going to bed.
ReplyDeleteAnd my blog is : http://fashionmate.blogspot.com. It's not updated but hopefully will be soon. I'm having a hard time have electricity, a working phone and internet at the same time, LOL!
Good luck with the class, I'm so envious!
HOw's the course going? I so wish I cold go back to study fashion but my fiance won't let me go back to studying as I've already done four years :P
ReplyDeleteI need to get my hands on one of those dress pattern books, where did you get it from? Please say online? hehehe
I have tagged you again in my blog. xx