Protective Shells

Steam-pressing staggered pleats

Steam-pressing staggered pleats

Two bracers' pieces, freshly cut

Two bracers' pieces, freshly cut

 
Protective Shells, Fixed up and brought into folds

Fixed up and brought into folds

Single Bracer, Sewn together in outer seam

Sewn together in outer seam

 

Illustrating the total process on manipulating one inherently difficult seam, procured by sewing contravening velvet pleats together, followed by refining inner seam allowances through cutting overlap and allowing naps to neatly bring the whole formation into shape, producing fancily free cuspy folds.

1 Comments.

  1. Looks impressive!