The Dauphine Short - Waistband Options / Before Cutting - Part Three
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The Dauphine Short - Waistband Options / Before Cutting - Part Three

There are two options in waistband and zipper fly finishing. A waistband will either cover the upper fly guard OR...

The Dauphine Short - Construction - Zipper /Fronts -Part Four
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The Dauphine Short - Construction - Zipper /Fronts -Part Four

    Here I am showing a muslin, one of many I make as we develop each pattern. I have...

The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Short Puff Sleeve
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The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Short Puff Sleeve

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] The short puff sleeve are pieces 22 and 23 [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] To begin,...

The Boheme Fit and Flare Dress - Princess Bodice and Facing Construction
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The Boheme Fit and Flare Dress - Princess Bodice and Facing Construction

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="731"] The Boheme bodice is the same for all the Boheme patterns. However, the sleeveless sheath does...

The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Finishes
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The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Finishes

Belt loops next…. Fold in half lengthways, and press lightly. Using the center line as a guide, fold the seam...

The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Pleated Sleeve
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The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Pleated Sleeve

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] The pleated sleeve uses pieces 24 and 25. Serge the edges before construction. The shorter edge...

The Boheme Sheath Dress - Cap Sleeve
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The Boheme Sheath Dress - Cap Sleeve

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3000"] The cap sleeve is designed to fit both the sheath and fit and flare. The sheath...

Using the Seam Free Pattern Option / An Quick, Accurate Muslin/Toile
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Using the Seam Free Pattern Option / An Quick, Accurate Muslin/Toile

Fitting muslins or toiles are important when sewing. A well fitting, comfortable garment that flatters is often why we sew....

The Boheme Sheath Dress - Sewing the facing on the sleeveless and Cap sleeve
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The Boheme Sheath Dress - Sewing the facing on the sleeveless and Cap sleeve

The sheath dress has a full sleeve and neck facing for options A and B. The cap sleeve must be...

Sewing the Dauphine Skirt
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Sewing the Dauphine Skirt

I alway make my muslin’s with contrast thread when teaching, as students find it can be helpful when seeing the...

The Dauphine Short - Construction / Lower Front and Pocket Options
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The Dauphine Short - Construction / Lower Front and Pocket Options

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Sew piece 3 - the lower front to piece 2. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] When...

The Dauphine Shorts - Construction / Lining
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The Dauphine Shorts - Construction / Lining

I’ve included a lining with the shorts, as there are multiple inside seams, and some are close to the skin....

The Boheme Fit and Flare Sleeves - The Bow Sleeve
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The Boheme Fit and Flare Sleeves - The Bow Sleeve

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] The bow sleeve is pieces - 18 and 19. There are two options, cutting four pieces...

The Iris B - Top and Dress with Pockets / Construction
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The Iris B - Top and Dress with Pockets / Construction

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3000"] The Iris Top and Dress has some lovely skill building techniques, which include pockets, inset sleeves...

1 - The Dauphine Short
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1 - The Dauphine Short

The Dauphine Short - Construction/ Finishings
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The Dauphine Short - Construction/ Finishings

Next up: Belt loops - piece 18 [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Press this piece in half lengthways. [/caption] [caption id=""...

The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Two Piece
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The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Two Piece

The two piece sleeve -Pieces 14 and 15. This is the most fitted sleeve in the collection, designed by creating...

The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Front
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The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Front

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Join the fly to one side of the garment, sewers choice. I usually add mine to...

The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Short Sleeve
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The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Short Sleeve

The short sleeve is piece 16. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] As always, serge the edges before construction. [/caption] [caption id=""...

The Boheme Sheath Dress - Darted Long Sleeve
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The Boheme Sheath Dress - Darted Long Sleeve

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4608"] The long sleeve is a single piece (5) cut twice. Serge the raw edges before sewing....

The Dauphine Short - Construction / Back
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The Dauphine Short - Construction / Back

To begin: The upper back is in two sections, for shaping. Pieces 4 and 5 are sewn together, on both...

The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Back
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The Dauphine Skirt - Construction / Back

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Join piece 18 to 18 and then 8 to each side to complete the upper back...

The Boheme Sleeves - Fit and Flare / Overview
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The Boheme Sleeves - Fit and Flare / Overview

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="731"] The Boheme sleeves are deigned to be interchangeable with the entire Boheme pattern collection. [/caption]

The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / 3/4 Sleeve with Dart
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The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / 3/4 Sleeve with Dart

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Serge to finish the edges before construction. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3024"] Sew the dart, reducing...

The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Long Puff Sleeves
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The Boheme Fit and Flare - Sleeves / Long Puff Sleeves

The long pleated sleeve pieces are 26 and 27. Serge the edges of your pieces. If your fashion fabric is...

The Dauphine Skirt
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The Dauphine Skirt