February 24, week 7
In Class:
1. Students decide shirt or pants.
2. Studentsโ slopers should be on tag.
3. Work on the latest set of Sewing Samples: Samples 24-30. Sample 24 walks students through the construction of the Sleeveless Shell with lining or all-in-one facing.
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Follow Designing Your Wardrobe: Drafting Tops class: Chapter โSleeveless Shellโ 29:54 mins and โClosures, Edge Finishes, and Pattern Standardsโ 28:28 mins. Create a Sleeveless Shell working pattern (front should be the same as in the video; back should be with one slit in the neckline, shoulder dart, back contouring but no waist dart). Does your drafted slit create an opening of at least 24โณ?
Add 1/4โณ seam allowance around the neck, 1/2โณ seam allowance everywhere else), cut unwashed muslin, staystitch around the neck and armhole, sew up a simple quick toile with the front made out of one panel and the back with two panels. This toile is to confirm proportions and fit. Why make a toile/muslin?
Sleeveless Shell toile is due before Spring Break.