A Moulage Fitting without the Master
…Sadly. I wish I were still living in NYC. If I were I’d sign up for one of Kenneth King’s Moulage class. As it is I have to make do with the Moulage CD book by itself. Don’t get me wrong, the first...
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OK, this is as good as it’s going to get fitting a moulage by myself. Adjusted muslin 2: So I’ve taken in all the suggestions I got on Pattern Review & Artisan Square – including feedback from the...
View ArticleMaking a Cling Film (& Tape!) Moulage
I first read about the cling film method of creating Fitting Shell Blocks/Slopers on Fashion Incubator’s website. Fashion Incubator’s original instruction: Saran Warp Pattern Making Method: overview +...
View ArticleUsing a Cling Film (& Tape!) Moulage
So now that you have your 0-ease Moulage Block, let’s talk about what you can use it for. Usage Overview Designing your own patterns: You will still need Flat Pattern Design books for instruction on...
View ArticlePants/Trousers Wrap – Worth it?
Happy Holidays everyone who celebrates! Hope you’re finding time to enjoy sewing amongst the festivities. Sorry for the radio silence. What a crazy year it has been for us American-Brits! Double whammy...
View ArticlePants/Trousers Wrap – Wrapping
So for those of you who want to have a go at making tight-fitting pants/trousers block via a pants wrap, here are my notes. Keep in mind it’s still all trial & error. But hopefully this, along with...
View ArticlePants/Trousers Wrap – Flattening & Tweaks
So now that you have your cling film + clear tape pants wrap, let’s talk about flattening the wrap, converting it into pattern, & tweaking the muslin(s). While everyone’s body is slightly different...
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