So
here's my attempt at the takenoko (bamboo shoot) bodice from Pattern Magic.
I
love this design. I want to get some more of this fabric and make a
proper top using this pattern.
(Not
pictured, the pieces of calico that could be used to make the
hideously ugly crater bodice, if I could get them to line up
correctly, and the many, many, many bits of paper used to work out
the patterns for both.)
This
was an interesting – and occasionally frustrating – course. I've
only ever used shop-bought dress patterns before so this was my first
experience drafting and manipulating my own patterns. It's possible
that I could have done with an interim stage as Tomoko Nakimichi's
approach to pattern design is very technical! However, it was really
useful to see how the shape of a pattern can be changed by adding or
deducting space. I really hope I can apply some of this knowledge
when using shop-bought patterns in future, altering them to create a
better fit. (Although that kind of alteration is definitely made
easier with access to a tailor's dummy.)
hi i have been trying to make this pattern as well i have done the paper pattern and trying to do it on fabric but i cant seem to get the fold to go in with out some sort of puckering or fold being seen i was just wondering if you could give me some advise on how you did yours.
ReplyDeleteMany Thanks Brogan x
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by the fold puckering. The fabric I used is very thin - possibly that made it easier to fold it without the fold being seen.
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