copy a dress
#1
This is not quilt related. I have a dress that I really love. It is getting old and worn. I would love to make a pattern from the dress. Could anyone give me a link that has a video that shows how to do this procedure?
#5
copying a pair of pants:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z5JADuZMTo
copying ready to wear garments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehB8MwLcT0
(videos not watched; just a quick search on youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z5JADuZMTo
copying ready to wear garments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehB8MwLcT0
(videos not watched; just a quick search on youtube)
#7
As the others have said, carefully take the dress apart. I would make some notes and take pictures before you start and as you go along. When the pieces are taken apart, you can lightly starch them to help them hold their shape to make tracing a bit easier. And, yes, remember to add seam allowances and make sure you whatever seam allowance you decide on that it is the same on all the pieces. You should generally use somewhere between 3/8 and 5/8 seam allowance for clothing. Good luck!
#8
and add a few matching notches around neck sleeves, waist area, etc. You will need to know where to sew seams together. Front and backs, and gathering areas need to be matched. I make my marks on the garment before taking it apart. Carol
#10
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The Clotilde catalog and website has a book to do just that.
Http://www.clotilde.com
Item #154019, price is $13.98 says you can copy any garment.
Http://www.clotilde.com
Item #154019, price is $13.98 says you can copy any garment.
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