Making the V1389 Patou Coat
Discussing what material to use for the back stay for the V1389 Patou coat
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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
Cara Austine
- Sep 7, 2020
- 3 min
Selecting Fabric for Patou V1389
Why fabric can be difficult to select for designer patterns