suiqingc@andrew.cmu.edu – 99-361 A: Garment Patterning, Construction, and Experimentation

Sewing Sample Set #5 – Silvia Chen

Machine Hole & Sewing Button

Slot Zipper w/ Waistband

Side Seam Pocket

Sewing Sample Set #3 – Silvia Chen

For my full garment, I would want to do a sort of sundress or top/skirt combo that has some kind of accessory at the back and with a cutout around the lower back. The first image shows this as a full dress, but it could also work as a top and skirt. I want the waist to be cinched or at least close fitting. The bottom/skirt part could be pleated and maybe slightly flared out, and ending above the knee. The second image shows the front for this particular example, but I’m not a big fan of it. The 3rd and 4th images show another example, but this time with the front having a straighter cut at the top, which I prefer.

I’m not entirely sure yet what pattern I want on the dress, but right now I would want a focus on a brighter color, maybe lilac.

Adjusted Paper Patterns – Silvia Chen

Front and Back Trousers After Adjustments

The pictures are not very clear, so here are the adjustments made:

Front Bodice:
Decreased dart by 1/2 inch on each side of dart -> 1 inch decrease in dart width
Lowered dart height by 1/2 in.
Decreased shoulder width by 1/4 in.
Brought in 1/2 in. at chest

Back Bodice:
Decreased shoulder width by 1/4 in.
Brought in 1/2 in. at back chest

Trousers Front:
Decreased rise at top by 2.5cm
Shortened front rise by 1cm

Trousers Back:
Decreased rise at top by 2.5cm
Lowered back rise by 1cm