Double Standing Collar in the Style of the 50s

Spectacular collars were modern in the 50s. This design was presented in the periodical "Kleding" section of the Rotterdam Pattern Making School.

Tutorial: Sew tucks

A tuck is a narrow fold of fabric that is used to decorate clothes. Tucks are usually sewn vertically and parallel, close together, in the chest area …

Grading a Children’s Coat Pattern

    Enlarge a pattern for a children’s coat from size 122 auf to size 140 This design is graded in the length and at the side seam …

Pattern Construction of a 1930s Coat Dress

The coat dress is a dress that resembles a coat. It usually has a collar or even a lapel and can be opened by a front closure. It differs from the …

The Wedding Suit – Outfits for the Groom

The groom has never been spoilt for choice and had a wide selection. All he had to do with his wardrobe was follow a few wedding rules. But then …

Grading a Cape Pattern

The Cape pattern is graded in the same way as the jacket pattern and the coat pattern. The grading increments can be found in table 3. The sideseams …

Tutorial: Sew Shoulder Pads

Handcrafted shoulder pads are usually an incalculable expenditure of time, but if necessary, a necessity for custom-made fashion to compensate for …

Trenchcoat Pattern

The pattern sheet „Trenchcoats“ contains two designs in size 36 to 46. The technical drawing as well as the detailed description and measurement …

Guard Uniform of the Majorette Funkenmariechen

Here you will find a pattern construction for the guard uniform of the Funkenmariechen. It also explains where the traditional figure has its origin.