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Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Blue Suit

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on November 17th, 2011%

If you are like me, you look better in a sheath type dress suit rather than a skirt suit (and pant suits look horrific on me…I’m always in awe of those women who can actually pull it off without looking dumpy or matronly).

What I love about vintage sheath dresses is that they had a . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Blue Suit

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Theatrical Thursday: Basic Introduction to Draping a Pattern

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on April 7th, 2011%

Dear Friends,

I’ve been talking about “draping” the pattern for my Vionnet-inspired cocktail dress.  But what does that exactly mean?  I have found these two videos by couture designer Susan Elias that shows the basic process of draping the front bodice and she demonstrates how darts can be rotated to the neckline in the second . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Basic Introduction to Draping a Pattern

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