Contouring in fashion design

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Welcome to a new pattern making class, in today's class we are going to learn what corrective darts are and what contouring points are.

"I like contouring because it’s easy and it can save you a whole load of construction trouble if you do it right. I’ve had times when I haven’t contoured and I’m left with a whole load of excess fabric that I can’t get rid of, rendering the garment unwearable and it’s annoying! This tutorial will probably make a lot more sense if you watch my more in-depth tutorial on contouring! It’s not a prerequisite, but it will help."

Discover artistic patterns through detailed fashion design sketches that offer unique and imaginative textile designs.

A new look for the little black dress: designed by Shingo Sato, this dress has 8 invisible spiral zippers. Beautiful! Have to try to sew this one. #Sewing #Blackdress

Introduction I already wrote a post about this but I got a few requests to explain it better. Today I will describe how to make one. Next week I will describe how to use it. Do I need one? This inform

Learn how to contour your bodice sloper with this great tutorial!

Garment Elements Sleeveless & Cutaway Armholes The standard Bodice Block is a close-fitting block, but if you use it to create a garment that is sleeveless you will not have the minimum ease at the armhole area, and if you use it to create a garment with cutaway armholes, you will have a lot of

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