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Perfecting patterns is the theme of this show. Not just patterns in the tradtional sense, but patterned fabric is featured in this show as well. You'll also get a great tip for building "fit insurance" into a wrap dress pattern that you can apply to other garments as well., can have a few different connotations. Angela Wolf is first with lesson six of the wrap dress.
Then, Michelle Paganini has a lesson on matching patterns on fabric.
Finally, Angela Wolf shares a viewer question on fit which is lesson seven of the wrap dress and altering your pattern.
Then, Michelle Paganini has a lesson on matching patterns on fabric.
Finally, Angela Wolf shares a viewer question on fit which is lesson seven of the wrap dress and altering your pattern.
Segment 1
Ponte Knit Wrap Dress
Ponte Knit Wrap Dress
Starting with her basic pattern, Angela creates a new wrap in Ponte knit and adds a waistline, belt closure and buttonhole closure to secure the wrap. You'll enjoy all the tips she presents in this segment. If you've been watching this 10th anniversary series, you may already be convinced that a wrap dress should be on our list of need to add to my closet creations! I think this flattering style is ideal for all figure types.
This Ponte knit style is especially nice because the fabric itself tends to skim over your shape without clinging in the wrong places. Let's talk about Ponte knit for a bit. Ponte knit is generally a medium weight fabric with only a small amount of stretch. This knit stretches just enough to be comfortable. Good quality yardage will hold it shape well and launder like a dream. Fabric Wholesale Direct describes theirs as "a high-quality stretch knit jersey fabric that is extremely soft and has a slight sheen when draped." I've been eyeing the coral yardage HERE on their site for some time now. You'll notice that their version is called Ponte De Roma and has a blend of rayon, nylon, and spandex. I love Ponte knit blended with rayon. While you can find this fabric in an all-polyester version, I would not recommend it. The poly type simply does not have the luxurious look you find in a rayon blend.
This Ponte knit style is especially nice because the fabric itself tends to skim over your shape without clinging in the wrong places. Let's talk about Ponte knit for a bit. Ponte knit is generally a medium weight fabric with only a small amount of stretch. This knit stretches just enough to be comfortable. Good quality yardage will hold it shape well and launder like a dream. Fabric Wholesale Direct describes theirs as "a high-quality stretch knit jersey fabric that is extremely soft and has a slight sheen when draped." I've been eyeing the coral yardage HERE on their site for some time now. You'll notice that their version is called Ponte De Roma and has a blend of rayon, nylon, and spandex. I love Ponte knit blended with rayon. While you can find this fabric in an all-polyester version, I would not recommend it. The poly type simply does not have the luxurious look you find in a rayon blend.
Angela put a lot of details into the Liz Wrap pattern. I think I'd like it in a classic navy, fitted with three quarter length sleeves, worn with an interesting pin on the prominent lapel. Call me old fashioned! I have a soft spot for pretty lapel pins :-)
Segment 2
Matching Patterns
Matching Patterns
In this segment Michelle Paganini teaches her methods for matching patterned fabric. Repeat patterns are common in home décor and large-scale prints.
Segment 3
Angela Answers a Question on Fit
Angela Answers a Question on Fit
Here are a few snippets from the fitting tips for this extra wrap dress segment:
Add a waistline seam and don’t forget to add seam allowance to each cut edge. Use a belt to cover up the added seam and no one will know you added it as a fitting technique. Now you can adjust for the bust on the upper section and adjust for your lower half on the section you split for the bottom. Adding this waistline seam gives you a double bonus, fit opportunities and the opportunity for style changes aka pattern hacks.
Visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch show 1910. It currently airs for Free until Noon EST on November 27th.
Add a waistline seam and don’t forget to add seam allowance to each cut edge. Use a belt to cover up the added seam and no one will know you added it as a fitting technique. Now you can adjust for the bust on the upper section and adjust for your lower half on the section you split for the bottom. Adding this waistline seam gives you a double bonus, fit opportunities and the opportunity for style changes aka pattern hacks.
Visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch show 1910. It currently airs for Free until Noon EST on November 27th.
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