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New Tutorial :: Draping 101 - Trueing Front/Back Bodice Part 2 of 2

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My new tutorial takes you step-by-step on transferring all of your muslin marking onto dotted paper & then onto manila paper. In pattern making one usually has two scissors one for cutting paper and one for fabric. Designers usually have many scissors, but two scissors should be the minimal amount you should have. Never use your fabric scissors for cutting paper & vice-versa. I've added a PDF to my tutorial for anyone that needs a pattern card. I'll either do a tutorial explaining a pattern card or I'll start a blog post. Either way I'll explain how to fill out a pattern card at a later date. Tips for Pattern Making: I just had way too much info that didn't fit in my tutorial, so I'm including it in this blog post. Let me know if this information is useful to any of you. • Circle Symbol: To make a perfect circle to mark the dart punch, I used a template. To make one all you'll need is a piece of manila paper & a rabbit hole-punch. First cut out a...

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I would like some feedback regarding my tutorials. I'm starting to think they are too technical for my time limit of 10 minutes. So maybe, I should start doing some that are easier and more entertaining. What do you guys think?

New Tutorial :: Draping 101 - Front/Back Bodice Part 1 or 2

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My new tutorial takes you step-by-step on draping the front & back bodice. You will need a dress form, if you wish to try out this tutorial. I've also been working on Part 2, so hopefully I'll have it uploaded by next week. I'm trying not to have such a big gap between tutorials. Unfortunately I have to work and having two family members in the hospital this year doesn't help. Plus making tutorials doesn't bring in any cash, I just do it because I want to shear my knowledge with people who want to learn. You will be able to find step-by-step instruction if you visit my website PandemicApparel.com . To view this tutorial on youtube.com, click here . Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel while you are there. I also have this tutorial on vimeo.com, click here . And if your interesting in receiving updates regarding my tutorials or website.