Stretch Patterns

02 Sep

Posted at 14:21h in Creative Pattern Making, Introductory, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Self-draft, Stretch Patterns, Vintage Patterns by
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A big thank you to everyone who contributed to our #PatternPuzzle conversation on Saturday.

Here is the anonymous shape that was posted on our Facebook Page.  A self-drafted rectangle with three notches - that's all they got!  And they were very creative with the information.  Have a look at the comments!

26 Aug

Posted at 13:02h in Creative Pattern Making, Introductory, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Using My Blocks by
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The inspiration behind Saturday's Pattern Puzzle has been doing the rounds of a few designers over the past 12 months.  I have cut it at least twice for different clients in the past year.  In the world of drape, it's definitely the new kid on the block.  Simple and uncomplicated this style has a casual and formal application.  I personally like the casual application and plan to make it as a tunic top to go over jeans or a long slim skirt.

19 Aug

Posted at 12:11h in Creative Pattern Making, Introductory, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Self-draft, Sewing Instructions, Stretch Patterns, Vintage Patterns by
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Wandering around in Pinterest I repinned the images below from Red Point Tailor! to my #cuttthatfrock album.  I was fascinated with the strange little pattern diagram on the back of the envelope.  The images claim that this simple shape would make that wrap top and that you can wear it wrapped from the front or the back.  Mmmm... big claims for a simple shape and such sophisticated drawings!  Convinced I could scale this up to make sense of it, I imported the image into illustrator.

19 Jul

Posted at 16:51h in Creative Pattern Making, Introductory, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Using My Blocks by
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In this second stage, the 'nejiri' Twist evolves into something new.  Continuing on from the earlier photo tutorial post about my investigations into yet more twist patterns.  It's important to remember that the success of these twists depends on using two-way stretch knit.  Both the existing toiles in this test are merino and merino blends with elastane.

Alterations to the first sample included reducing the upper body length to refine the drape and tightening the hip fit so the twist will stay in place.

18 Jul

Posted at 17:15h in Creative Pattern Making, Intermediate, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Using My Blocks by
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Following on from the earlier post for the Pattern Puzzle - Empire cowl Knit I have the chance here to detail the manipulation of the pattern pieces to achieve the new design.   Below is the production sketch of the style.  I hope to eventually develop all these styles into pattern making worksheets for the website.

10 Jun

Posted at 10:29h in Creative Pattern Making, Intermediate, Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Using My Blocks by
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The detailed solution to Saturday's Pattern Puzzle.  Using a Studio Faro knit block I trace out the front and back blocks with side seams facing each other with a minimum 6cm gap.  Also, trace out the knit sleeve that belongs to the block.  Following are the briefest details of the pattern plan.  Email me if you have any questions.

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