Sunday, June 20, 2010
Alterations!!!! Aaagh!!!
Alterations and Commercial patterns are synanomous. Basically you can't get one without the other. I have been working to no end on a customer's blouse pattern from McCalls. Horrible to work with for fullsize women. After the fitting it just makes me want to trash it all and start with a custom pattern. I hate all the slashing and spreading. More paper is used than with designing the pattern. And the time spent in this process is unbelievable.
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Cartridge Pleating
Well today I learned what "Cartridge Pleating" is. No wonder a leg of mutton sleeve and waist pleats looks so good and stands so tall in those vintage gowns. Here is the sight I found the information. Hope it helps. www.elizabethancostume.net/cartpleat