Women

Pattern Construction for Coats

This article shows the cutting technique of three coats. Here you will find instructions for the pattern construction for women's coats in three …

Stand-up Lapel Collar Pattern Construction

This interesting collar variant is the combination of the cut for a stand-up collar and the simple lapel collar. The collar cut is constructed in the …

Corset Skirt Pattern Construction

These corset skirts accentuate the feminine body shape. Due to the high waist and a push-up effect with ruffles on the bottom and hips, the …

Grading a Basic Bodice Block

Zero-lines are baselines that do not change during the grading. Which construction lines are set as baselines can vary depending on whether the …

The Japanese Kimono

The Japanese term "kimono" literally means "thing to wear". The term kimono traditionally refers to the complete clothing including underwear, socks …

Lapels drafted on the front and back pattern

Lapel and shawl collars are mostly drafted on the break line. But when the lapel will get a lager collar width or  a hollowed neckline the pattern …

Cutting Technique for a Capri Pants

Use a standard pants pattern with darts in size 40 (see measurement chart) as a foundation. Draw the new hemline 22 cm below the kneeline. Taper the …

Pinching – Shaping with Dart Manipulation

On the subject of “Pinching”, we introduce more variations (see also DR10/2009) for dart manipulation. We show designs with crosswise seams, …

Sewing Maternity Wear

At the latest after the sixth month of pregnancy you can no longer get by with your normal wardrobe. When the trousers no longer fit and the T-shirt …