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Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit

 
Pattern Design Project: BRIA Part 3 bria design project

In the last video lesson we completed the basic draft for the Bria lounge pants. I hope the draft went quickly and easily for you. If things are looking a bit odd, double check your draft calculations...

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Pattern Design Project: BRIA Part 2 bria design project

Welcome back to the Bria pattern design project. In the last video I showed you how to take the body measurements needed for this draft and shared some tips on how to interpret the draft instructions ...

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Pattern Design Project: BRIA Part 1 bria design project pattern fundamentals

'Tis the season for cozy evenings, indoor projects and handmade gifts so let's make your evenings extra cozy, your indoor projects extra fun and your gifts extra special by creating made to measureĀ lo...

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Developing a Handmade Wardrobe: Part 3 The Sunny Knit Top fitting knits wardrobe planning

An oversized, comfy sweater is always the first thing I reach for on a chilly morning. The Sunny Knit Top by Style Arc is a pattern that I've had for quite a while. I put it on my Fall season wardrobe...

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Developing a Handmade Wardrobe: Part 2 The Debra Knit Top fitting knits wardrobe planning

There is no question that knit garments are comfortable to wear and quick to sew but while most would say they are also "easy to fit", you may have found that it's difficult to determine what the fina...

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Developing a Handmade Wardrobe: Part I The Miranda Skirt wardrobe planning

How is your new season sewing coming along?Ā I've got quite a few pieces all made up and I can't wait to show you.

If you watched the most recent video series on How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that W...

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How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 4 Development wardrobe planning

If you've been following along with this month's video series, you're likely starting to see how planning a handmade wardrobe can help you be more strategic with your pattern choices to make the most ...

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How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 3 Conceptualization wardrobe planning

Are you thinking about sewing for the new season yet?

If you are, stick around, we're about to begin Phase 3 of How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works. Today we're going to take a closer look at ...

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How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 2 Selection wardrobe planning

If you've got a closet full of "me-mades" that you love but don't seem to be wearing as much as you intended, I've got some insights you can use to change that. This week, I'm sharing the 2nd phase of...

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How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 1 Ideation wardrobe planning

If you were to hang all your handmade garments on a single clothing rack, how many of those pieces would work together? Is there a garment hanging there that you love but you've never worn because not...

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