Never entirely satisfied with the result of the collar on the Cathedral Cape, I decided upon a different approach to the same design, redrawing the curve-lines and adding a central back-seam to better bring it to shape, making a new construction with parts from the old collar supplemented by bits of leftover satin fabric while taking the opportunity to insert a whole new interfacing, adding the rigidity to keep it from collapsing under the pressure of the chin, for which I found solace in a small stock of a rare flax-fiber interfacing, I cut once in full bias and a second time as a patchwork of pieces composed from the remainder of the first cut, looking to preserve as much as possible of this truly exceptional material.
Collar Interfacing | Technics |
Posted by Discipulus
on December 3, 2011
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Imperious Experimentation | Revelation |
Posted by Discipulus
on December 2, 2011
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Taking a day out of a busy production schedule in order to analyze some of the newer materials, determine in which manners they work and what they can bring to a subsuming outfit, all while consistently capturing each and every thought on camera to keep as an expansive idea-base, well-referenceable in further steps.
Leisurely Exploration | Reminiscence |
Posted by Discipulus
on December 1, 2011
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This year’s was the first of my visits to grant me the time to relax and sit down in one of my favorite places in Leipzig, the Thomaskirche area, where I was now able to scout the sublimely revamped Bach Museum.
Stretchable Hem | Finishing |
Posted by Discipulus
on November 30, 2011
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In finishing neck-, wrist- and hemline for the tightly fitting red raglan blouse I opted to use borders from strips of the same velveteen fabric, cut evenly along the stretch-direction, stitched onto the piece’s right side using a narrow zig-zag and finely fixed against the wrong side by a loosened hem-stitch, minimally constraining the elastic fibers, allowing the blouse to faultlessly expand over the broader hands, head and shoulders while putting it on.
The Proper Suitor | Finishing |
Posted by Discipulus
on November 29, 2011
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Sometimes the slightest detail can matter most into distinguishing what the most proper finish would be, especially when the design is already obtrusive in its own whereas adding even more to it would be less favorable as to searching a way of combining the currently present elements within needed trimming, which is why I am feeling utmost delighted to have found this little button showing rough matted edges around a polished glossy center, perfectly mimicking shading and shine of both the coat’s velvet base and cashmere pieces, forging an intelligible connection in fastening the garment’s central gilet-closure.
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