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