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Category: Pattern Drafting

Edwardian Blouse: Magyar / Peasant / Shirt waist / 1912 blouse / titanic blouse / kimono sleeve / batwing blouse

by Ilona on July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 in Pattern Drafting, Sewing

My interpretation of the early 20th century Magyar Blouse (Pages 32 & 33 OR 14 & 15 in PDF) Taken from: The Internatoinal System of Ladies Garment Cutting. 3rd ED…. [Continue Reading]

Pattern Drafting: Fancy Pyjamas

by Ilona on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 in Pattern Drafting, Sewing

4m colour silk crepe de chine1m of white crepe de chine for piping Front Trace bodice front with a closed shoulder dart.Square down from underarm point (parallel to centre front).Square… [Continue Reading]

Extended Shoulder Bodice Adaptation

by Ilona on July 8, 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]

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, 2019July 12, 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.

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.

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