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The Blank Canvas Dress — Vogue 9329
The working studio name for this dress is ‘the stop-me-in-the-street dress’ because that is what has happened to me when I wear it…and I am no longer thin and young! Our testers also referred to it as The Blank Canvas Dress as it lends itself to combining different fabrics, patterns, colors as well as to surface design.
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Fitted Pants — Vogue 9284
Fabric/Fitting/Construction Tips Choose a fabric with good stretch - mid/heavy weight pontes are perfect, though you could use a lighter weight ponte too. This style will also work well with a stretch woven, 4 way stretch is ideal. For the pattern envelope, we used ponte, the gray a mid weight, the bronze metallic a sturdy weight A woven with 2 way stretch must have very good stretch and recovery. In this case, cut wider seam allowances and add a bit (12/"-1") to the crotch depth to allow for more ease and a slightly looser fit, and fit as you sew. Construct the front and back pieces first, then sew the inseam, next the crotch. At this point, try on the pant Pin the side seams along stitching line, wrong sides together, and try the pant on. Make any necessary alterations to the fit before sewing the side seam We used double thread for the topstitching to add extra definition, using a sharp point/jeans topstitching needle.
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Bell Shaped Skirt — Vogue 9283
This bell shaped skirt is designed for knits, ponte, jersey, novelty sweater type knits. Lightly fitted in the hips, the style has a draped curve at the hem but reads as a slim lined skirt. It can be worn front to back or back to front!
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Crossover Jacket — Vogue 9287
Holiday patterns bridge the seasons between Fall/Winter and Spring. Designed to do just that, Vogue 9287 is a simple and clean lined yet sophisticated jacket that relies on the shaping of the pattern pieces and the asymmetrical closing for the appealing easy to wear silhouette. Comes in two lengths, hip and fingertip lengths with a clever flat pocket that slips into the front band seam. Plus, it is a double breasted jacket that works as well unbuttoned as buttoned. Dubbed it a 'shacket', a hybrid of shirt and jacket.
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