Is Galanos the Dior of America? Constructing the McCall's #4045 Dress
Recreating Galanos' interpretation of the popular "New Look" that Dior initially introduced to fashion in 1947.
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Cara Austine
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Constructing the c. 1955 Jean Dessès Gown, V1313
Construction process of the Haute Couture gown designed by Jean Desses, Vogue 1313, V1313
Cara Austine
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
Crahay of Ricci, Construction and Finished Dress Vogue #1017
Construction details of the famous Crahay of Ricci dress, using steel bones, millinery wire, and a petticoat to provide its shape.
Cara Austine
- Mar 13, 2021
- 3 min
Madame Gres Elegant Afternoon Dress, Vogue #1411
Showing the construction techniques used to recreate a Madame Gres afternoon dress.
Cara Austine
- Feb 20, 2021
- 3 min
Ricci's Dress Recreation & Completed Photos of #V1388
Completed dress with construction photos of Nina Ricci's 1957 Vogue 1388 sewing pattern.
Cara Austine
- Feb 15, 2021
- 4 min
The Mystique of the Corselette: Ricci Vogue #1388 Inner Corselette Construction
Unraveling the mystique of the corselette and explaining the materials used to construct the Nina Ricci Vogue 1388 bodice
Cara Austine
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Patou’s Method for Creating Volume and Shape
Creating an unusual crinoline to create volume and shape under a 1950's skirt.
Cara Austine
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Horsehair Braid - Patou’s Method
Explaining what the house of Patou used horsehair braid for, and where they inserted it.
Cara Austine
- Oct 23, 2020
- 5 min
Recreating a Patou Bodice with Fastenings and Fitted Lace: #V1350 Vogue Paris Original
Introducing the next project, another Patou! #V1350, and discussing how to get into this difficult ensemble.
Cara Austine
- Oct 2, 2020
- 3 min
Making the V1389 Patou Coat
Discussing what material to use for the back stay for the V1389 Patou coat
Cara Austine
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
Why You Must Pre-Shrink Hair Canvas
Hair canvas shrinks when water touches it. Pre-shrink to avoid an unusable garment.
Cara Austine
- Sep 18, 2020
- 2 min
Bias Magic
In sewing circles, the conversations around bias are largely focused on the beauty of its draping, but rarely focused on how it can be...
Cara Austine
- Sep 15, 2020
- 2 min
Tailoring Chiffon Fabric
Why I tailored chiffon and showing the process
Cara Austine
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
Chiffon: The Goddess of Drama
Chiffon stopped being intimidating once I understood it was a little drama queen, and it needed to be handled sensitively. By...
Cara Austine
- Sep 13, 2020
- 3 min
Designer Zippers & Patou’s Zipper Method
How to sew in a centered lapped zipper and why you need to know this method taught by the house of Patou
Cara Austine
- Sep 7, 2020
- 1 min
Boning Placement
Where to place bodice bones in a designer underbodice
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