Cara AustineMay 31, 20212 minConstructing the Jacques Fath Vogue #1265 DressJacques Fath Vogue #1265, Inner Foundation & Corselette Detail
Cara AustineFeb 15, 20214 minThe Mystique of the Corselette: Ricci Vogue #1388 Inner Corselette ConstructionUnraveling the mystique of the corselette and explaining the materials used to construct the Nina Ricci Vogue 1388 bodice
Cara AustineFeb 6, 20213 minDoes Silk-Wool Have Fabric “Nap?”Exploring Directional Fabric and How to tell if your Pattern Allows for Nap
Cara AustineOct 28, 20203 minCan Vintage be Modernized with Vibrant Colors?Should vintage patterns be an exact replica of the era, or can we modernize vintage using vibrant fabric?
Cara AustineOct 3, 20203 minMaking the V1389 Patou CoatDiscussing what material to use for the back stay for the V1389 Patou coat
Cara AustineSep 18, 20202 minBias MagicIn sewing circles, the conversations around bias are largely focused on the beauty of its draping, but rarely focused on how it can be...
Cara AustineSep 14, 20202 minChiffon: The Goddess of DramaChiffon stopped being intimidating once I understood it was a little drama queen, and it needed to be handled sensitively. By...
Cara AustineSep 7, 20203 minSelecting Fabric for Patou V1389Why fabric can be difficult to select for designer patterns