The Shapes of Fabric
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Draft your own Dartless Bodice Block
The Shapes of Fabric · 24.11.2019A while back I posted the basic bodice pattern -tutorial. That one was with darts. So now this pattern should be easy. The Dartless Bodice Block is...
4 Panel Skirt with Pockets
The Shapes of Fabric · 17.11.2019I know I just posted a sewing project. But here’s another one! It’s a 4 panel skirt with pockets, as you might’ve guessed from the title.. Inspiration and Features So this...
Sewing Project: Culottes from Scratch
The Shapes of Fabric · 11.11.2019Do you have any culottes in your wardrobe? Here’s a chance to add a pair to your collection! There are less than 2 months left of this year and I...
Sculptural sleeve constructions
The Shapes of Fabric · 28.10.2019Last spring I mentioned there was going to be a tutorial on avant-garde sleeves. Well, here it is! A little collection of sculptural sleeves. I...
How to draft the Basic Bodice Pattern
The Shapes of Fabric · 07.10.2019I have received lots of requests for a basic bodice pattern tutorial. It took me a while to finish this, because I didn’t want to copy any existing...
The Making of a Shirt -starting from the pattern
The Shapes of Fabric · 22.09.2019I managed to finish another garment for myself. I know this would’ve been great for the summer, but it works in the autumn as well: a white shirt....
Learning from the 2019 TR Masters’ Challenge
The Shapes of Fabric · 08.09.2019If you have been following me for a while, you probably know Shingo Sato and his TR Cutting School, right? If not, I’ve written several blog posts on...
Flounce constructions revealed
The Shapes of Fabric · 02.09.2019So last tutorial was all about ruffles. Now it’s time to talk about flounces! While ruffles have to be gathered, flounces remain smooth at the seam line. There are various ways to...
Learn all about ruffles!
The Shapes of Fabric · 25.08.2019It’s time for a new tutorial! This one is all about ruffles and will hopefully give you some ideas on how to add these beautiful details to your garments. I was originally going to write...
How about this summer dress pattern?
The Shapes of Fabric · 28.07.2019Something more practical again: how to draft a summer dress pattern starting from a basic bodice block. Which means, the #makenine -challenge is...
TR Cutting Masters from around the world -pt 3
The Shapes of Fabric · 02.07.2019It’s been a while, but here’s the third part of the series introducing TR Cutting Masters from around the world. Check out the previous...
Welt pocket tutorial
The Shapes of Fabric · 25.06.2019I’ve received requests to shed some light on pocket construction, so I prepared this welt pocket tutorial. And because it’s my tutorial, of course I added some variations to the theme to make it more...
New Sewing Project: Tote with Pin Tucks
The Shapes of Fabric · 17.06.2019Writing the blog post about Fabric Manipulation books gave me an idea for this tote bag. I really love the texture and structure the pin tucks...
How to construct a trench coat, pt 2
The Shapes of Fabric · 09.06.2019This must be the worst timing ever, but I finished the trench coat! As you might know, I started making it almost 2 months ago as part of the Make...
Fabric Manipulation books to have
The Shapes of Fabric · 26.05.2019Are you interested in learning different fabric manipulation techniques? I thought I’d introduce two of my favorite books on the subject: The Art of...
Sewing project: zero waste apron
The Shapes of Fabric · 13.05.2019There haven’t been any sewing projects on my blog for quite a while. So I say we fix that right away. This project evolved from my curiosity...
Conquer circle skirt patterns
The Shapes of Fabric · 21.04.2019I wasn’t sure whether I should add circle skirt patterns to my skirt tutorial series, as there are so many blog posts and videos about this theme already. But then again, the list of...
How to construct a trench coat
The Shapes of Fabric · 15.04.2019Trench coat is one of my favorite spring season garments. I have never actually made one myself, so the Make Nine -challenge seemed like a perfect excuse to add it on my to-do -list. I have...
Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics -review
The Shapes of Fabric · 07.04.2019Today I want to talk to you about a book called Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics by Julie Cole. Maybe you’ve already heard of it.? It...
Learn pencil skirt pattern alterations
The Shapes of Fabric · 31.03.2019This week the skirt patterns are back! As anticipated, I’ll show you some pencil skirt pattern alterations. So if you love fitted skirts, this...
Follow along: making a dress from scratch -pt2
The Shapes of Fabric · 21.03.2019How’s your Make Nine -challenge proceeding? Finished some garments, yet? I’ve now done two, a faux fur hat and a checked dress. The last...
Follow along: making a dress from scratch! -pt1
The Shapes of Fabric · 16.03.2019It’s already mid-March. Remember how I wrote about participating in the Make Nine -challenge this year? Well, it’s about time I do...
Discover how to draft flared and pleated skirts
The Shapes of Fabric · 09.03.2019Continuing with the skirt pattern alterations, this time I’m going to write about the flared and pleated skirts. If you don’t have the...
Simple skirt pattern alterations
The Shapes of Fabric · 04.03.2019Wouldn’t it be awesome to be able to draft your own skirt patterns? Well, I’m going to help you get started on that. Last time I wrote...
How to draft the basic skirt pattern
The Shapes of Fabric · 23.02.2019Here’s a tutorial for those of you that are interested in learning to draft their own patterns. As you might already know, the starting point...
TR Masters’ Challenge 2018 -round 2
The Shapes of Fabric · 16.02.2019I have been writing quite a few posts about Shingo Sato’s TR cutting school. So as you might know by now, each July-August there’s a...
Winter-hat, anybody?
The Shapes of Fabric · 03.02.2019This year I’m participating in the #makenine -challenge. I wrote about my plans a month ago or so, and now I’m going to present to you the first item I finished! As promised, I started with the Doctor...
