pattern making

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13 Aug 2013
Thom Browne’s Off The Body Tailoring

Thom Browne, AW13, New York. When the silhouette of a garment moves far enough away from the body, all the...

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22 Jul 2013
Shaping the Shoulder Curve: The Dropped Shoulder and the Set In Sleeve

Antonio Marras, RST14, New York. When pattern making any garment that crosses over from the shoulder to the arm, you...

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28 Jun 2013
Fundamentals of Pattern Making: Tucks and Gathers at Prada

Prada, as shown with Menswear SS14, Milan. As part of the recent menswear show, Prada also showed a selection of...

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31 May 2013
Naoki Takizawa Design Illustrates Use of Notches

Naoki Takizawa, SS11, “Mode & Science III – Anthoropometria”. This image shows a garment by the designer Naoki Takizawa that...

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28 May 2013
Drape Analysis of a Balenciaga Jacket

Balenciaga, AW13, Paris. Sometimes it is worthwhile focusing on some of the more subtle pieces of a collection and understanding...

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04 Apr 2013
Structured Tailoring and Ornate Textiles at Kenzo

Kenzo, AW13, Paris. Cleverly crafted tailoring details were nearly obscured by the ornate prints and embellished textiles that were used...

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19 Sep 2012
Waist Darts at Rodarte

Rodarte, SS13, New York. Darts are a shaping device that will often be hidden away in a garment to try...

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Fundamentals of Pattern Notches - The Cutting Class. Featured Image.
30 Aug 2012
Fundamentals of Pattern Making: Pattern Notches

Alexander Wang, RST13, New York. When a piece of fabric is first cut out, it has none of the markings...

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17 May 2012
The Silhouette behind the Embellishment at Chanel

Chanel, AW12, Paris. With so many looks, garments, different fabrics and embellishments involved in a Chanel show, it often takes...

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22 Nov 2011
Raglan Details at Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler, SS12, New York. Sleeve shapes and panelling are a subtle yet directional way that designers are controlling the...

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