Cara AustineDec 14, 20202 minPatou by Bohan Ensemble: Creation and Historical Discoveries, #V1350Sharing the Patou Creation and Historical Discoveries in 1957 Vogue Counter Book
Cara AustineNov 25, 20202 minPresenting the 1956 Patou Dress by Marc Bohan #V1350Presenting the finished ensemble and sharing photos from Vogue Magazine.
Cara AustineNov 16, 20202 minMarc Bohan's Iconic Dior DesignsHow Marc Bohan's time at Patou influenced legendary Dior designs.
Cara AustineNov 7, 20201 minPatou’s Method for Creating Volume and ShapeCreating an unusual crinoline to create volume and shape under a 1950's skirt.
Cara AustineNov 2, 20203 minHorsehair Braid - Patou’s MethodExplaining what the house of Patou used horsehair braid for, and where they inserted it.
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 23, 20205 minRecreating a Patou Bodice with Fastenings and Fitted Lace: #V1350 Vogue Paris OriginalIntroducing the next project, another Patou! #V1350, and discussing how to get into this difficult ensemble.
Cara AustineOct 12, 20202 minHem differentials & Finished EnsembleDiscussing coat length and hemlines. Presenting the finished ensemble.
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 13, 20203 minDesigner Zippers & Patou’s Zipper MethodHow to sew in a centered lapped zipper and why you need to know this method taught by the house of Patou
Cara AustineSep 7, 20203 minSelecting Fabric for Patou V1389Why fabric can be difficult to select for designer patterns