week 8

 Week 8

This week I started the mock up of my 3rd ensemble. The ensemble is simple looking, but elegant in style. with a rich stretch velvet, a soft white scuba suede as the fabrications, and with embroidered details on the flared pant and bodice, this ensemble will satisfy your vintage desires.  

The pattern process was very simple, but the challenge was the grading to fit the size of my wonderful model Taylor.  I made a few alterations to the original design to best meet the wants of my model so she can be confident and comfortable.  I added a wide neckline instead of the high turtleneck, and added an invisible side zipper to the pant with a wide ring pull for ease when dressing. 

Here are a few pictures of me grading the pattern to Taylor’s size and also some of the only pictures I have  without my little furry helper. 

Lots of math….lots of fun.

More pictures of the grading… and Missy. 

Here I am placing my pattern pieces in a way that saves fabric and prevents fabric waste while Missy bathes. 

The final mock up with beautiful french seams. 

This is the flare pant mock up. I think the darts will need to be made bigger, but I will not know until I have Taylor try it on. I am excited for the godets, my plan is to embroider them for added style.

I accidently put the zipper in the wrong way. BUT! The inside looks amazing!