Judith Neukam stepped inside the inner sanctum of Western Costume Company for a close encounter of the best kind. Spending time alone with the collection, she was allowed to touch, explore, measure, and absorb oh-so-many details. Here are three garments with amazing architectural qualities: they use fabric drape to create the design without needing more complicated construction techniques to hold the shape. She’ll take you on a trip inside each to see how they’re constructed.
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Style Arc, Hendrix Coat
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Help please . . . I must be missing something basic! I logged in, selected the picture of the vintage dress - and nothing! No video, no sound track.
I am new to Insider, but I watched videos from Teach Yourself to Sew Season 2 earlier and just tried again, and that works. I even restarted my computer. I'd be grateful for any help.
TIA
Janette [in UK]
I do not believe this particular feature has a video, it is a PDF file. Notice the blue box at the bottom right of the picture. This is the information for the dress.
I really enjoy these articles on how pieces like this are made. Apart from seeing lovely articles of clothing it's great to see the different ways they are put together. Thanks
Fuel your creativity with two more examples of garments created with boro stitching combined with other techniques. The results are unique, comfortable clothes that are truly worth the effort.
I am amazed at the amount of very intersting items you have for me to indulge myself with, so pleased I joined best wishes Marieteresa from the UK
Really interesting -- love all the "inside" info!
Help please . . . I must be missing something basic! I logged in, selected the picture of the vintage dress - and nothing! No video, no sound track.
I am new to Insider, but I watched videos from Teach Yourself to Sew Season 2 earlier and just tried again, and that works. I even restarted my computer. I'd be grateful for any help.
TIA
Janette [in UK]
Janette,
I do not believe this particular feature has a video, it is a PDF file. Notice the blue box at the bottom right of the picture. This is the information for the dress.
Unfortunately I cannot download this PDF????
I really enjoy these articles on how pieces like this are made. Apart from seeing lovely articles of clothing it's great to see the different ways they are put together. Thanks