Note the front dart that extends mid-way and turns out at 90 degrees towards side seam.
Month: July 2015
Observations of Yamagami Workshop
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- Cutting curves with a straight edge
- Straighter/flatter curvature for armhole
- Thick line ruler, made in Japan
Haute Couture Rules
- Design made-to-order for private clients, with one or more fittings.
- Have a workshop (atelier) in Paris that employs at least fifteen staff members full-time.
- Must have twenty, full-time technical people in at least one workshop (atelier).
- Every season, present a collection of at least fifty original designs to the public, both day and evening garments, in January and July of each year.
Belt Loop for Pockets
More instructions here.
Hand Rolled Hems
- The rolled hem is used more often for handkerchiefs and scarves, and for material such as batiste, organdy, and silk twill.
- 1cm seam allowance.
- Square edges need to be cut.
- Mark a line if needed.
- Sew right to left.
- 1cm stitch length.
From here.
Large dress pattern
