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Category: Sewing

Drop Shoulder Kimono Sleeve Adaptation

by Ilona on June 15, 2019August 16, 2019 in Pattern Drafting, Sewing

These adaptations need to be done on a pattern with no seam allowances. All measurements are in centimetres (cm). In the diagrams, the green lines are the original pattern lines,… [Continue Reading]

Straight skirt pattern draft

by Ilona on June 13, 2019May 10, 2020 in Pattern Drafting, Sewing

These instructions are loosely based on a Russian book published in 1962. I have made some changes to make them easier to follow. All measurements are in Centimetres.

Bodice Block: Normal figure with a large cup.

by Ilona on May 23, 2019May 5, 2023 in Pattern Drafting, Sewing

These instructions are loosely based on a Russian book published in 1962. I have made some changes to make them easier to follow. All measurements are in Centimetres.

Pattern Drafting – Taking Measurements

by Ilona on May 23, 2019May 10, 2020 in Pattern Drafting, Sewing

Basic instructions for taking measurements to use for constructing a formula based bodice block or sloper.

Butterick 6018

by Ilona on May 22, 2019January 10, 2020 in Garments, Sewing

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]

The Grace Dress & Skirt by Simple Sew Patterns

by Ilona on April 1, 2017August 16, 2019 in Garments, Sewing

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]

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