Skirt

Measure the distance around the edge of what you are attaching the ruffle to. Multiply that measurement to allow the desired fullness. For example; if the distance around the hem of a little girl dress is 40 inches, you’ll need 100 inches (40 inches times 2.5) or 120 inches (40 inches times three) of fabric […]

The slash and spread method is a technique used to manipulate darts on patterns – usually around the bodice but it can also be used on other pattern pieces that have darting. Slashing and spreading darts is a simplified version of the second method of dart manipulation: pivoting. What do you mean by dart manipulation? […]

slashing and spreading is a patternmaking technique used to add more volume to a garment. You can use it to add pleats, gathers. or even sweep. With this technique, you’re gonna strategically slash your paper pattern to create more volume, so you can change the shape of a sleeve, a bodice, or even a dress. […]

The decorative technique known as slashing involved making small cuts in the outer fabric of a garment so as to reveal the inner lining. As with dagging, slashing was performed on all variety of garments, from men’s doublets, a padded overshirt, and breeches to women’s gowns and even to shoes. What is slashing in textile? […]

To calculate a 3/4 circle skirt: Measure your waist in cm – W. Decide on the skirt’s length in cm – L. Use the formula R = 4/3 × W / 2π – 2 to calculate R – waist radius. How much fabric do I need for a circle skirt? Depending on the length of […]

Structure of the clothing industry includes organizational structure, size structure, manufacturing structure etc. The apparel industry supply chain starts from the farming of cotton in the cotton fields, manufacturing of man-made fibers to selling clothes in retail store to the consumers. What is the structure of clothes? Apart from questions of regularity and more subtle […]

6 Easy Tips To Add Structure To Your Fluid Fashion Mix And Match Separates. A classic way to add structure to your fluid fashion look is by putting together complementary separates. Add Structured Outerwear. Tuck In Your Top. Wear A Belt. Choose The Right Footwear. Pick The Right Fabric. What is structural design in clothing? […]

1/4 circle skirt, this example has no side seams and is a single pattern piece with a seam up the centre back. Half and full circle skirts are everywhere on the web but I don’t see many quarter circles. What is a 3/4 circle skirt? My waist is 27″, so my radius is 5.25″. PATTERNING. […]

The simplest explanation of pattern grading is that if you cut a pattern apart and then move all the pieces slightly away from each other, you’ll be able to enlarge the pattern by hand and you make a sewing pattern bigger. How do you scale clothing patterns? How to Grade Step 1: Determine how many […]

Pattern Manipulation: The process in which you change and reshape pattern blocks to adjust the fit or incorporate a new design. Basic Pattern Set: A 5-piece set of flat patterning blocks consisting of a front and back bodice, a long sleeve, and a front and back skirt block. What are the steps in manipulating pattern? […]

A pattern can be altered and adjusted three ways: By slashing and spreading to increase dimensions, or slashing and overlapping to decrease dimensions. By redrawing darts or seamlines. Can you resize patterns? The slash and spread method is the easiest method for resizing a pattern, and will be your go-to in this situation. Make horizontal […]

Preserving Pleats Start by finding an iron and several large paperclips. Hang your pleated garment after wearing it to encourage the panels to naturally fall into place. Lay the garment on an ironing board. Set the iron to the hottest steam setting. Hang the skirt up immediately and remove the paperclips. How do you hang […]

PRESS pleats with iron on the fabrics heat setting; do not ‘iron’ the pleats by moving the iron – press down and hold. LET COOL! This is the one best hint to pay attention to. Move trim out of the pleater and/or unpin the pleats; press again if desired. What is permanent pleating? Permanent (heat-set) […]

Hemming a circle skirt can be tricky. However, Single Fold Bias Tape, can be used as a fun and easy way to finish a circle skirt. To make it even better, it can add an interesting pop of color to the inside of the garment. Store bought bias tape works wonderfully and is the quickest […]

Steam your garment by running the steamer in downward strokes along the fabric. You don’t need to press hard or push the fabric against anything, the steam will gently remove the wrinkles on its own. As you slide the steamer down your garment, press the steam button every so often to apply steam to the […]

It is then folded together by hand and strapped together very tightly with strips of fabric so that it can’t unfold. The pleating pattern is then placed inside a steaming machine for 25 – 30 minutes to set the folded shape in the fabric. After it has cooled, the pattern is opened up and the […]

If you have a heat set pleat, you should send it to the dry cleaner to maintain the pleat. However, if the fabric is a synthetic or a cotton, you can safely steam it. Do steamers work on pleats? Steamers may not be as effective at producing crisp pleats, cuffs, creases, and hems. It takes […]

Ironing is not recommended for most pleated skirts, as wrong ironing techniques could ruin the pleats very easily. If you have to iron it, do it on the lowest heat setting to minimise damaging the pleats. If possible, try using a low-setting steam to go over the pleats instead. How do you Unwrinkle a pleated […]

It can be described as a dress whose hem is narrower than the hips. This causes the wearer to walk in short strides with legs close together, producing a sway or wiggle of the hips. What is the difference between a pencil dress and a wiggle dress? Put A Wiggle in Your Walk Also known […]

Clip each pleat with a paperclip and press, moving the clips as you go to avoid ironing them. Set the iron to the hottest steam setting. Start from the waistband and press the iron downward onto the panels. Hold for five seconds and then pull up. Can pleats be restored? The two most common scenarios […]