My trip to Marrakesh opened my eyes to some of the hand crafting that still exists. As a hand drafting and bespoke tailor myself I appreciate the importance of these crafts and dying arts that need to be kept alive! Everything from leather making, henna art, fabric dying, live music, mosaics and tiling, steel works, wood work and more 🙌🏼 - #morocco #marrakech #art #handmade #craft #leather #hennaart #mosaic #oneofakind #bespoke #dyingart #keepitalive

I recently spent some time in Marrakesh, Morocco and was so excited to be so inspired! This place did not disappoint. I needed a whole albume to show what they have to offer. The colours, textures and skill set are second to none…..just wish I’d bought a second suitcase to take it all home!! - #marrakech #morocco #souk #fabrics #leather #gold #craft #handmade #spices #music #painting #tapastry #art #travel #travelphotography #inspiration

This week I worked on a pattern of very sentimental value to me. I had to re-draft a pattern that my first ever mentor draped by an amazing man called ‘Mr.Leslie’ to those that knew him. At my first job 20 years ago #JasmineDiMilo @harrods he sat me down as a fresh graduate, out of uni junior pattern cutter and said ‘watch what I do, no one showed me so I want to show you how to be a pattern cutter’. Something I now carry on to my students through my teachings, podcast, work and online courses. We crossed paths again over the years and various brands and with his wicked sense of humour reminded me of my dad. To this day I still use his notes and techniques. He sadly passed a few years ago but I hope I’m keeping the craft alive for him 🕊️🥰 - #absolutelegend

With @ascotracecourse back in full swing I take a look back at one of my protos and fitting process of a client for a dress I created for @ascotracecourse - From my clients body measurements I created the pattern that went straight into the sample. A few pins here and there, a nip & a tuck & you see the final product & photoshoot - #patterncutting #patternmaking #dress #fashion #toile #sample #toile #3D #3Ddesign #create #client #bespoke #pin #sew #fashionblogger #fashionstyle #fashionista #podcast #fashionpodcast #races #royalascot #ladiesday

The full process of draping on the stand to pattern. Swipe to see how I started this draped bodice 🤩 First I created the base shape, draped satin over this shape then I marked on where all the pleats go, unpinned it all and transferred the fabric pattern onto paper. Then you can test your pattern by folding it all back together and draping it once more. - I love the art of draping 😍 something that CAD will never be able to replace the art of hand draping! - #patterncutting #patternmaking #keepingtheartalive #onlinecourse #teach #block #drape #moulage #fabric #fashion #tailor #create #pattern #toile #drape #mannequin #design #bespoke #grading #equipment #fashionista #tools #fashionweek #fashionable #fashionaddict #fashionstyle #madetomeasure #fashionblogger #fashiondesign #podcast #fashionpodcast

This is a classic set up of one of my studios I work from. A large soft wood table custom made for me approx 200cm x 100cm with clever shelving underneath for fabric role storage. A @kennett.and.lindsell mannequin with a sample on it next to an industrial sewing machine and overlocker! Lots of tools on the table and shelving packed with fastenings and bits and bobs. The domestic sewing machine will often be used for button holes #messisessential - - #patterncutting #patternmaking #course #table #sewingmachine #mannequin #fabrics #buttonholes #studio #block #sloper #fabric #fashion #tailor #create #pattern #toile #drape #design #bespoke #grading #equipment #fashionista #tools #fashionweek #fashionable #madetomeasure #fashionblogger #fashionpodcast

Swipe to see the full process of a dress from draping on the stand to being on a photo shoot. The first design I draped using peach chiffon and then took the pattern of it. The 2nd toile was in the sage green with pinned alterations and the final sample was made in the hot pink 🔥 - If you want to learn with me all of my online pattern making courses can be found on Udemy and Skillshare and I have an exclusive Grading course on my link in bio 😘😍 - #patterncutting #patternmaking #onlinecourse #teach #block #sloper #pleat #fabric #fashion #tailor #create #pattern #toile #drape #mannequin #design #bespoke #grading #equipment #fashionista #tools #fashionweek #fashionable #fashionaddict #fashionstyle #madetomeasure #fashionblogger #fashiondesign #podcast #fashionpodcast

Turning your drape into a reality! Ever wondered how you can drape some fabric onto a mannequin and what the pattern looks like after? I’ve developed some in depth online courses for all skill sets and techniques to guide you how to learn and scratch up on your pattern making skills! - Everything from Beginners to Advanced, Block Building and even Grading courses can be found on @udemy and @skillshare or listen to my podcast @fashionhalfcut See you on the inside 💕📐✂️✏️👗👚👖 - #patterncutting #patternmaking #onlinecourse #teach #block #sloper #pleat #fabric #fashion #tailor #create #pattern #toile #drape #mannequin #design #bespoke #grading #equipment #fashionista #tools #fashionweek #fashionable #fashionaddict #fashionstyle #madetomeasure #fashionblogger #fashiondesign #podcast #fashionpodcast

Draping with bias cut crepe to then fit into a shoulder panel. First I draped it into the correct armhole shape and then added the shoulder panel pattern piece over the top to see where it would join in to and marked it up. Little things ☺️ - Come find all the my little pattern cutting hacks on my online courses @udemy and @skillshare. Everything from Beginners, Block Drafting and even Grading 📐✂️👗 - #patterncutting #patternmaking #drape #drapeincrepe #craft #moulage #fashion #create #bespoke #couture #tailor #pin #toile #fashionista #podcast #fashionpodcast

Leg of Mutton sleeve step by step with me. Swipe to see how I start from block, slash and spread the sleeve crown, add the markings, cut it out and the final pin mock up. - This is just one of many sleeves I developed and I have so many more on my Drafting a Sleeve and Sleeve Variations online course that you can find on @udemy and @skillshare! Think you’re guna love it 😍 - #draft #sleeve #legofmutton #block #slashandspread #silk #toile #drape #mannaquin #pin #fashion #fashionstyle #patterncutting #patternmaking #fashionpodcast #podcast

LOVE this colour! But this is going to be a proto for a client. I started off building the corset shape on the mannequin. Then I draped the different sections on top of it and finally added the skirt. I have a small alteration to do where it’s pinned on the hip but overall the outcome worked well in this silk! The patterns look wild ✂️📐🪡✏️😵‍💫 - #draping #drapingqueen #mannequin #moulage #pin #tack #fashion #toile #patterncutting #patternmaking #toile #sample #bespoke #tailor

Do want a simple way to grade your patterns up or down a size? Or have an existing garment you love and want to change or custom the size? Join me in my very easy guide to Grading on my online course! I’ll show you everything from the sizing increments, grading a front and back bodice, sleeve and trouser 🪡👕👗👚✂️📐✏️ - Find my Grading course and all my other courses on @udemy and @skillshare or listen to me chat about everything fashion on my podcast @fashionhalfcut 🫶🏻 - #grading #patternmaking #patterncutting #draft #draw #fashion #design #bespoke #madetonmeasure #fashionstyle #fashionblogger #podcast #fashionpodcast #grade #stitch #sew #hobby