Pattern Cutting & Sewing

During my first module, Core Skills, I learnt the fundamentals of sewing and pattern cutting. In calico I made a shirt and a pair of shorts, which taught me a range of new technical skills including: sewing French seams, sewing jetted pockets, sewing collars, using the industrial button machine, overlocking, inserting zips, and much more. In pattern cutting class, we learnt how to adapt patterns from basic blocks, and created patterns such as the origami bamboo sleeve and the asymmetrical darted bodice. Using this knowledge, I have continued to develop my skills in pattern cutting and sewing- practising techniques such as moving darts, inserting pleats, and creating panels. These skills are vital to my course and I will continue to push myself to improve as I continue my degree.

Seeing how my dress pattern works in 3D.

For this pattern I inserted multiple pleats which sweep across the body.

The bodice is divided into 3 curved panels.

Draping to create pleats to inform pattern cutting.

Samples of flounces, shirring, ruffles, and pleats in silk chiffon and organza.

My final piece for Fashion Futures project, featuring thin pleats, box pleats, lantern sleeves, and inserted shoulder panels.

I created my patchwork over the entire bodice piece.

I wanted the pleats to curve over the shoulder and disappear beneath the patchwork.

1/2 scale pattern for a pleated lantern sleeve

Experimenting with panelled sleeve silhouettes

1/2 scale toil to test pattern and print placement

Drafting a pattern by draping on a mannequin

A shirt I made as part of our Core Skills module

A pair of shorts I made as part of our Core Skills module

Pattern Cutting & Sewing

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