Sewing and Construction

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Nonchalant Construction Details at Céline | The Cutting Class. Céline, AW15, Paris.
17 Jun 2015
Nonchalant Construction Details at Céline

Céline, AW15, Paris.Bet you never think of topstitching as nonchalant, right? What about pattern making, can you cut a dart...

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Shattered Details and Deconstruction at Undercover | The Cutting Class. Undercover, AW15, Paris.
12 May 2015
Shattered Details and Deconstruction at Undercover

Undercover, AW15, Paris.The Autumn-Winter 2015 collection at Undercover was filled with sharp construction details and shattered design lines which were...

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Contrast Stitching at Haider Ackermann | The Cutting Class. Haider Ackermann, AW15, Paris.
10 Mar 2015
Contrast Stitching at Haider Ackermann

Haider Ackermann, AW15, Paris.Many of the garments from the Haider Ackermann Autumn-Winter 2015 show used contrast stitching to highlight the...

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Bar Tacks and Blocky Panels at Fendi | The Cutting Class. Fendi, AW15, Milan.
03 Mar 2015
Bar Tacks and Blocky Panels at Fendi

Fendi, AW15, Milan. Although bar tacks are mostly used to reinforce sections of a garment, they can also be used...

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Pattern Cutting Details from Delpozo | The Cutting Class. Delpozo, AW15, New York.
24 Feb 2015
Pattern Cutting Details from Delpozo

Delpozo, AW15, New York.The Delpozo collections often use clever pattern cutting details to create sculptural details or to support the...

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Beaded Trim at Alexander Wang | The Cutting Class. Alexander Wang, AW15, New York.
18 Feb 2015
Beaded Trim at Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang, AW15, New York. There are lots of attachments for domestic sewing machines that can help you create clever...

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Ribboned Pleats at Dior Haute Couture | The Cutting Class. Christian Dior, Haute Couture, SS15, Paris.
10 Feb 2015
Ribboned Pleats at Dior Haute Couture

Christian Dior, Haute Couture, SS15, Paris. From a construction point of view, there are a number of beautiful and clever...

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Constructing Voids with Charlotte Ham | The Cutting Class. Garments from Void by Charlotte Ham
02 Dec 2014
Constructing Voids with Charlotte Ham

Garments from “Void” by Charlotte Ham’s label I C E. There are times when traditional clothing materials simply will not...

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Careful Proportions at Jil Sander | The Cutting Class. Jil Sander, SS15, Milan.
23 Sep 2014
Careful Proportions at Jil Sander

Jil Sander, SS15, Milan. For the Jil Sander Spring-Summer 2015 collection, basic garment shapes such as shorts, shirts, skirts and...

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Sneaker References at Alexander Wang | The Cutting Class. Alexander Wang, SS15, New York.
15 Sep 2014
Sneaker References at Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang, SS15, New York. Some of the best designers can get amazing mileage out of even the simplest of...

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