A mashup of the Mccall’s housedress patterns; 1948 (c (1955 but re-released recently as M7354), 6618 (c1962), 5411 (c1960) How I Started I used my “basic bodice block” and and… [Continue Reading]
Category: Garments
How I Started I used my “long sleeve bodice block” with a sleeve gusset. I made the following alterations: Cut the sleeve to a 3/4 length. I measured from the… [Continue Reading]
How I started I opted for the method of using my bodice block to correctly fit the commercial pattern. In short, this method involves overlaying the bodice block over the… [Continue Reading]
How I Started This was my first time using the Haslam System, I found it really confusing. I made the Haslam block using the special curve ruler and the foundation… [Continue Reading]
How I started I have been used to making dresses in a pattern size 12 (B 87, W 67, H 92 cm) – according to my bust measurement + garment… [Continue Reading]
How I Started This was the first time I used a pattern to make a dress (back in 2016). My first attempt was not up to my standards. I miscalculated… [Continue Reading]