Pattern Cloning and Fit Clinics
It was time for a brand new workshop at The Sewing Cafe today.
After a number of requests, I have introduced pattern cloning workshops to show how you can take a pattern from your favourite garments. This can be a bit fiddly at times but is a great way to create a pattern that doesn't require a lot of fit changes.
We started with tops as these are a little easier than trousers. Its a good idea to test the pattern as a toile once you have traced it to check that the fit and fabric choice is ok.
If you missed this session, not to worry, we're repeating this again soon. Email the Sewing Cafe to check availability and dates on hello@thesewingcafe.co.uk
After a number of requests, I have introduced pattern cloning workshops to show how you can take a pattern from your favourite garments. This can be a bit fiddly at times but is a great way to create a pattern that doesn't require a lot of fit changes.
We started with tops as these are a little easier than trousers. Its a good idea to test the pattern as a toile once you have traced it to check that the fit and fabric choice is ok.
If you missed this session, not to worry, we're repeating this again soon. Email the Sewing Cafe to check availability and dates on hello@thesewingcafe.co.uk
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I also ran some private fit clinic sessions to help with individual pattern and fit changes. If there's something you need help with, get in touch on: studio@sianriley.co.uk
MAC Sewing School:Trousers at MAC Birmingham
This weekend saw a new course as part of the Sewing School series at MAC Birmingham.
Although not everyone completely finished their trousers (some patterns were more complicated than others), two of the simpler styles were made from this fabulous paisley print and from a recycled sari. The beading works very well along the hem of the trouser legs.
The Sewing School: Trousers workshop looked at how to take commercial trouser patterns, adjust them to fit, and cut and sew them in personally-chosen fabric. I do recommend a pattern (for this course, i recommended Simplicity's pull on trouser pattern 1165) but everyone is welcome to bring their own style of trouser pattern to make.
The course was spread over 2 days, which may seem like a lot but there's a lot to fit in over a weekend.
Day one focused on tissue paper fitting, fabric preparation and cutting.
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For day two, we moved to sewing and fitting.
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We also have a a brand new overlocker in the sewing room, so i tested it out on a Simplicity coatigan pattern from Hobbycraft.
There are a few more courses coming up on the MAC Sewing School Series. Take a look at the courses page to see the courses that are coming up.
Global Approaches to Pattern Cutting Lecture Series
Over the last few months, I have been developing a 'Global Approaches to Pattern Cutting' lecture series for the postgraduate course at Birmingham City University. This was the first lecture providing background knowledge of how pattern cutting process have evolved through history, from its humble origins in 300BCE to how it is developing into 3D scanning to improve fit, and where cutting methods may go in the future.
There will be 5 other lectures in the series exploring other global approaches to pattern cutting such as; hyperbollic tessalation (an ecological, zero-waste approach to cutting developed by Timo Rissanen and Holly McQuilan), Indian Saree development, Japanese cutting workshop and 2 sessions exploring African free-hand cutting.
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