Sewing Cummerbund

The cummerbund is a waist sash or waist belt worn around the belly. Traditionally the cummerbund is a part of the elegant men's wardrobe and is worn …

The 1×1 of dancewear – The rules at a glance

While we marvel at musicals or dance shows at the eye-catching costumes with numerous applications and accessories, professional tournament dancers …

Pattern for Oversized Egg-Shape Coat & Jacket

The pattern sheet „Oversized Egg-Shape Coat & Jacket“ contains two designs in size 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56. The technical drawing as well as …

Sewing a Button Placket

Since the 13th century, buttons have held clothes together. Today, there are many different types of button plackets - cut on, attached, concealed, …

Pattern Construction for Vest

Here we show how to construct the pattern for a classic ladies vest. This is an excerpt from the book Patternmaking for Jackets and  Coats. The …

Taking Measurements

Instructions for taking exact measurements for women's wear and an overview of all important measurements for pattern construction.

Zipper Jacket for Men

The article gives you an insight into the pattern construction of a zipper jacket. Prepare the basic pattern for the style development as follows: …

The classic Tailcoat

When designing and fitting the classic tailcoat suit, it is important to take notice of not only the fit but also that all parts harmonize with each …

Sew fabric belt

Belts were manufactured in almost every haberdashery for many decades This has changed in the meantime and is rarely possible nowadays. There is a …