Costume Construction

Suit Sleeve Alterations

For this project, I learned how to alter a suit sleeve and put it back together with the original lining. I also sewed some buttons on the sleeves.

I also made a handout and teaching lesson for sleeve alterations

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Costume Construction

Sleeve Plackets

For this project, I learned how to construct sleeve plackets for any type of sleeves. Mostly, suit sleeves.

I also made a handout and teaching lesson for sleeve plackets.

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Costume Construction

Bias and Continuous Bias

In this project I learned how to make Bias and Bias bindings for finishing seams in a garment. I also learned how to make continuous bias for the same purposes.

I have made handouts and teaching lessons for Bias.

1912 Dress Mockup Fitting

1912 Dress

This was the 1912 dress I based my Period Dress Recreation on

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Costume Construction

Curves and seams

For this project, I created curves with seams and how to construct them to lay flay for the seams.

I made a handout and lesson plan for curves and seams.