Maker Monday: Pattern Cloning - Cami Vest

For this weeks Maker Monday, i decided to take a break from my epic coat journey and return to some of my pattern cloning projects. Up first is a long line cami, originally taken from one of my favourite Monsoon tops, which they sadly don't make anymore :(
I'm cutting this piece from some lovely leftover Clothouse fabric that i bought when i was a student. I used some of it for my 2nd year Abercrombie & Fitch collaborative project but didn't want to waste the rest as its so pretty!
This will be perfect for the summer...when the hot weather returns!

Tailored Coat: Part ???

Its time to attach the facings to the outer body of my tailored coat.
Seams match up beautifully (I'm a bit OCD about my seams matching!) and I've added my back neck label to the back inner facing too.

*TOP TIP*
1: if you;re struggling to align your seams, you can either tack the seam in place to check or put a pin through each seam to match them before pinning them together.
2: Back neck labels; you can get these made (Wunderlabel is a particular favourite of mine), but if you want something quicker...and cheaper! then purchase a permanant fabric label pen from Prym or Korbond (these are between £1-3). Print your name or logo on a piece of paper; place some remnant cotton over the top and draw the logo on the fabric. Lastly, iron over it to heat seal it...job done! :)






#tailored #coat - #part? . Time to attach the #facings to the #outer body . Some nice #seam alignment (I’m a bit OCD like that!) and I’ve added my #backnecklabel too . And on we go! #sewing #patterncutting #makeityourself #memade #patterns #selfdrafted #custommade #customfit #fabric #make #sew

Flashback Friday: Philadelphia

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#fbf . #philadelphia . The #icecream truck . The perfect remedy for the #hot #summer days . Take me back!! #travel #icecreamtruck #travelphotography #iscreamforicecream #usa #flashbackfriday #holiday #travelgram

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Inspiring Makers Series: Richie Sacks

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#inspiring #makers series: @richiesacksofficial . Another wonderful #fashionstudent who I’ve had the privilege of chatting to . His love of #tailoring shines through in his #work and his #graduatecollection which looked at #recycling #fabrics was selected for #gfw - he’s also spent time #interning at #ozwaldboateng too! . Go and follow him to see more of his #creative #journey . #make #sew #patterncutting #eco #ecofashion #fashion #makersgonnamake #pattern #repurpose #sustainablefashion

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Tailored Coat: Problems!!!

I've no idea whether i'm on part 6, 7 or 126648861, but still i'm persevering with the inside of my tailored coat.
This was successful-ish...
I added in extra to all of my lining panels (each edge should taper outwards to at least 0.5cm at the widest parts to allow for movement) but it seemed it was still not enough. The front lining panels had a horrendously tight angle when attaching to the front facings so sadly, i had to unpick and re-cut the front bodice lining. I added in an additional tuck and this seems to have solved the problem.
On the plus side though...the centre back vent looks good!

Flashback Friday; Milly Rowland - Disrupted Marine Paradise

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#fbf to #millyrowland - #disruptedmarineparadise - 2016 . #beautiful #colour and #tone . #art #print #creative #make #exhibition #artist #artwork #flashbackfriday

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Inspiring Makers Series: Clare B Textiles

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Next in my #inspiring #makers series: @clarebtextiles . I’ve had the great pleasure to not only #teach Clare but to #see the amazing #textile #pieces she #creates . If #colour #fibres #yarns and #threads are your thing, follow her! #make #sew #weave #textiledesign #textileart #creative #art

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Flashback: Creative Commons Exhibition at MAC Birmingham

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#flashback #part2 to an extremely satisfying #timelapse at #creativecommons #art #exhibition at @mac_birmingham . #printed by #paulmcallister at the university of #wolverhampton - a #ceramic #3d #printer that uses #air to push #clay through an #extruder is used to #print a #piece . #sculpture #ceramics #make #sculpt #technology #creative #slomo #tbt

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Tailored Coat: The next step...

I've moved forward a bit in the epic adventure that is my new tailored coat. The sleeves are in, the in seam pockets are also working well, and the shoulder pads and sleeve head roll has been hanstitched in place.
The outer shell is final complete. Yay!!! Now for the inside!

Inspiring Makers Series: Mimi G Style

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Another #inspiring #maker who I’ve been following for a while is @mimigstyle . Not only does she #create wonderful #patterns to boost my #memade #wardrobe (#fashionstudents of mine-take note!), she also features the most amazing collection of #shoes in her posts! 🥰 If you love anything #pattern or #garment related, follow her! On a side note, I love this #ankara #fabric #skirt - future #project perhaps? #sewing #making #sew #makeityourself #friday #patterncutting

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Tailored Coat: and still it goes...

The journey is continuing...

The shoulder seams and collar panels have been sewn and reinforced with an additional curved collar stand at the centre back. I like a collar that stands at the back of the neck as it helps to protect against the wind and keep me warm! :)
Progress is slowly being made...its starting to look a bit more like a coat.

Inspiring Makers Series: Chinelo Bally

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After taking some time to #reflect on recent events, I wanted to share some #inspiring #makers alongside some of my upcoming #sewing and #making posts...starting with the amazing #chinelobally . Her book on #freehandfashion looks at #patterncutting directly to #fabric without #patterns . I had the pleasure of sharing this method with some of my #fashionstudents to widen their understanding of how #garments could be #drafted . It’s definitely worth a look if #patternmaking is your thing . #sew #make #makeityourself #creative #supportingothers #gbsb

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Blackout Tuesday

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#blackouttuesday . Listen . Learn . Educate

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