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  • Incarnation

    Sportswear Basics An experiment in digital first approach to pattern creation, the capsule is three variations on a wide leg single pleat pant paired with relaxed shoulder top designs. The pieces are intended to be fitted at the waist, but comfortable and unrestrictive. Understated and ready for the day. The first look is a jumpsuit… Read more

  • Oversized Shirt from Measurements

    Original from lightweight cotton shirting with a bias plaid print. It is oversized but labeled XS. The same design was sold as an oversized women’s flannel. Finished shirt, petite (still oversized). Read more

  • Seersucker Pants

    Pattern from vintage pants. Read more

  • Cocoon Coat

    Rachel Comey for Vogue Patterns Read more

  • Women’s Outsizes by Gerry Cooklin

    The first half of the book is a collection of basic block drafts presented in approximately a US size 16. Read more

  • Full Bust Adjustment

    Adjusting a bodice pattern for cup size can be done with a slash and spread method. A larger cup requires additional length in the front bodice, but all the other edges stay the same. This added length necessitates larger darts. The basic block presented in Patternmaking for fashion design by Helen Joseph-Armstrong has a single waist dart.… Read more