Most patterns tend to come for only one type of fabric. This can be woven (no elasticity) or knitted (elastic). I’m going to show you how to change a woven pattern to knit. Doing it the other way around is more difficult because you need to make tweezers and that requires knowledge of pattern making Read More
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How to calculate the elasticity of a fabric
Knowing how much elasticity of a fabric has is very important especially if we are going to make sportswear or swimwear. The elastic fabric has different properties than other fabrics. The main characteristic is that it adjusts to the body without using any clips. In swimsuits, clothes must be tight so that nothing comes off Read More
Cómo Calcular la elasticidad de una tela
Saber cuanta elasticidad tiene una tela es muy importante sobre todo si vamos a hacer ropa deportiva o bañadores. La tela elástica tiene unas propiedades distintas a otras telas. La principal característica es que se ajusta al cuerpo sin usar ninguna pinza. En los bañadores la ropa tiene que quedar ajustada para que no se Read More
Facings to finish off necks: Impeccable finish
The facings of a garment are very important to professionally finish off a collar and armholes if it is going to be sleeveless or no collar at all. To make these facings you do not need the base pattern but the pattern you have already modified. If you have changed the collar or have already Read More
Vistas para rematar cuellos: Acabado impecable
Las vistas de una prenda son muy importantes para rematar de forma profesional un cuello y unas sisas si va a ser sin mangas o no vamos a poner ningún cuello. Para hacer estas vistas no necesitas el patrón base si no el patrón que ya has modificado. Si le has cambiado el cuello o Read More
Modifying necks from a base pattern
It is possible to have a single pattern and make several simple collars to change the look. Modifying a neck you only need a base pattern and the pattern to be modified. You don’t need to know pattern. The necks I’m going to show you are the most basic ones like the Peter Pan and Read More
Modificar cuellos a partir de un patrón base
Es posible tener un solo patrón y hacer varios cuellos sencillos para cambiar el aspecto. Para modificar el cuello solo se necesita un patrón base y el patrón a modificar. No necesitas saber patronaje. Los cuellos que te voy a mostrar son los más básicos como el cuello bebe y cuellos de fantasía para las Read More
Changing skirts: One dress, many combinations
Many times you have a dress that you love the body but the skirt is too short, or we don’t like it. But since you don’t know how to modify it, the solution is changing skirts. And there’s another problem, which skirt should I put on? What if that one doesn’t fit? How do I Read More
Cambiar faldas: Un vestido, muchas combinaciones
Muchas veces tienes un vestido que te encanta el cuerpo pero la falda se nos ha quedado corta o no nos gusta. Pero como no sabes como modificarlo, la solución es cambiar faldas. Y ahí tienes otro problema, ¿qué falda le pongo? ¿Y si esa no le vale? ¿Cómo hacerlo? Cambiar faldas es muy sencillo. Read More
Change the length: In trousers and skirts
Because sometimes a pair of pants or a skirt is not made to measure for you and is too big for us. Especially if you’re petite. That’s why it’s inevitable to change the length. But that can be scary. You don’t know anything about pattern and you don’t want to mess up a pattern. In Read More