Last month I posted a personal project I called the “Dot Top” that came out dog-ugly -I thought. I reworked the pattern and made another mock up of it (shown below, larger image):
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Dot Top pt.2
Category: Design
Personal project: The Dot Top
I don’t often have the opportunity to show you works in progress since 95% of what I do, is for other people. Today’s post is a departure; a top I made for my sister, Dorothy.
Dot has sizing issues; she’s 5’10” and weighs about 110lbs, maybe less.…
The fastest way to pattern and prototype
Being able to pattern and prototype quickly requires the right mix of people, skills, tools and most all, time. Lack any of those and you can’t speed up much. If you’re the one doing it all, your cycle time will be related to your own efficiencies and time.…
The designing of a man’s jacket, style #12601
I promise there will be a sewing tutorial of sorts once I finish rambling about design -that is always first- so this will come in two or more parts. Fortunately for you, most of the sewing will be illustrations rather than photos.…
Color Scheme Designer
A new-to-me site I recently found is called Color Scheme Designer. Maybe you already know of it? Probably, it’s been on the web for 10 years. I’m still exploring it in fits and starts so I don’t have a comprehensive review but the range of utilities built in, are remarkable.…