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What is a gape dart? - The principles of contouring and the bust circle.
A gape dart is a small dart used on openings like necklines and armholes to make sure your garment fits close to your body.
Dec 84 min read
How to detail your self-drafted patterns
What symbols should you use, and which are essential?
Sep 124 min read
So you want to learn pattern cutting? But don't know where to start!
If you're fed up of altering commercial patterns to fit, or you can't find the design you want, chances are you're thinking about drafting your own patterns.
Jan 283 min read
What is the pattern cutting “block method”?
A pattern block is a basic shape that fits perfectly; it has no seam or hem allowance, and no design details. It’s a starting “block”.
Nov 12, 20244 min read
Planning Your Dressmaking Project
When you undertake a dressmaking project with your self drafted pattern, the biggest difference to working with a bought pattern is they don't come with instructions!
Oct 15, 20243 min read
The Birth of Creative Bobbin
My love of dressmaking, and now over 30 years experience in the fashion industry, along with finally finding a use of my love of video editing meant the next natural step was.....
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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