DESIGN OPTIONS - three different variations

In my latest video on YouTube, I have showed you different design options, based on all the basic patterns that I have been going through in this series.

The common theme for this video, was to show the square cut flounces/skirts in different forms and shapes.

In this post, I will elaborate a little bit more about the inspiration and ideas behind these dresses.

Dress in motion, Model: Pernille, Design: John F. Clément

So, in the pink dress you see here above, I was fascinated by the light texture, color and motive of the fabric. I knew I had to make something different that would enhance all that. 

I decided to combine a classic top, based on the corset and dress pattern in this series with something simple, but very effectful, that I've used before for a Wedding dress. The full circle recipe, but with a square cut, pushed to one side to make it more dramatic.

 

In the yellow silk corset top above, the idea was to simplify the top, by constructing it in one piece with two bust darts from the waist/side. I added some boning to the inner corset, to hold it up and to keep the shape.

Again, I used the same idea, but in a different size. I moved the two flounces around on top of each other and basted them together, before adding them to the top. 

As described in the video, I added seam allowance to the circle measure, because there had to be an opening, since it's attached in the waist.

 

 

 

Model: Amanda, Design: John F. Clément

 

All Designs: John F. Clément

 

I the two last examples, the red- and the black tulle dress, I only used one long square with the hip measure to create the circle on the pattern, again with the extra seam allowance measure added to the calculation.

In the red dress, the idea was to simplify the pattern for the top. It only consists of two crossover pieces and an asymmetrical skirt, in one layer only, that has a long dramatic train. 

In the black dress, I used the same pattern as in the yellow top, just extended to the hip. For now I only added five layers of tulle; three layers of soft and two layers of stiff tulle. It is a nice contrast to the reflective fabric, I think.

You can combine this dress with either a short or long skirt. Or add more layers of tulle.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I will get back to you as soon as possible. In my coming videos I am open for your suggestions to relevant subjects. 

DRESSMAKING

 

For your inspiration only, so you can create your own personal designs.  

In my latest YouTube videos I have showed you one specific design options and three variations, based on the basic dress- and corset patterns I have demonstrated in this video series.  

Take a look at my previous videos about how to take your measure, calculate and construct a dress like this and create your own personal patterns.

The Size chart is the base for constructing all your personal patterns in this video series Because the foundation of made-to-measure clothes, is your own measurements. 

This specific corset dress, seen above, was entirely inspired by the beautiful cotton fabric that I found in Denmark some years ago. 

It has a simple and clean neckline and is build upon a inner cotton corset that is supporting and holding up the dress. It is closed with a zipper and some hooks on the side.

The corset is extended 10-12 cm inside for the attachment of the skirt lining and an extra layer of tulle, to give the skirt some volume. The dress is about a size 6, should you be interested. But something similar can of course be made upon request. Just get in touch.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I will get back to you as soon as possible. In my coming videos I am open for your suggestions to relevant subjects.