Pandemic Apparel

I had originally scheduled to make a tutorial about the Alice Cullen Trench Coat worn in the movie New Moon. But As I discovered with my last two episodes making a technical tutorial takes too much time and ends up being too lengthy to upload on youtube. I still want to show you you how its made, I just cant figure out how to do it and not boar you to tears. I'll keep you posted ...

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...

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?

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.

My new tutorial shows you step-by-step how to make two stitch markers & a coffee cup sleeve. 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 . .

My new tutorial shows you step-by-step how to knit Fingerless Mittens. I recently got inspired by the Alice Cullen character in the movie "New Moon". Vimeo's doing some maintenance on their site, so in the mean while check out my video on YouTube.com . Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel while you are there. And if your interesting in receiving updates regarding my tutorials or website, follow me on Twitter, click here . Here are a list of supplies you'll need for this tutorial: Visit PandemicApparel.com for more info and to download the pattern.

For those of you interested in finding out when the next fashion show will be, then check my Vimeo Group DIY Sewing . I have a calendar filled with dates. And if your interested in international fashion shows drop me a line and I'll them too.