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.

THE CORSET PATTERN

 Just a little follow-up about my new YouTube Video on: Atelier John F. Clement

After my short Introduction video and the Videos about how to take the measurements and calculate the rest, to create your own personal patterns, my demonstration until now have been about how to create a skirt-, a dress- and sleeve pattern that fits perfectly.

In the videos, I went through the Construction step-by-step. If you want to follow along and create the pattern yourself, you can download the Size Chart for free in the description under the Videos and evt. purchase the instruction, if you don't want to look at the Video over and over again.

My new video is about how you can create a corset pattern, based on the dress pattern. 

The execution of a corset is something else. To decide what kind of shape you want, what kind of material, interfacing, boning, lining and closure to choose, can be somewhat of a challenge.

Not to mention, which sewing techniques to use. There is so many ways of doing it. I recommend you to do some research; think it through and make a plan.

Here is a few examples:

Design & Photos: John F. Clément

These two couture corsets are inspired by historical corsets, just simplified. They both consists of an enforced outer layer; violet silk taffeta with hand sewn velour ribbons to enhance the shape and vintage silk. They are both boned and fully lined with lace closure and about a size 10.

Check out other corsets HERE and this old blog-post about historical corsets HERE. 

For inspiration, take a look at Designer dresses and Wedding dresses in the Menu above, to see what's possible.  

Check out the Video and let me know if you have any questions or need some help.

THE DRESS PATTERN

Just a little teaser about what to expect in my next YouTube Video on: Atelier John F. Clement

After my short Introduction video and the Videos about how to take the measurements and calculate the rest, to create your own personal patterns, my second demonstration will be about how to create a dress pattern that fits perfectly.

In the video, I will go through the Construction step-by-step. If you want to follow along and create the pattern yourself, you can download the Size Chart for free in the description under the Video and evt. purchase the instruction, if you don't want to look at the Video over and over again.

Here, I have placed the copied pattern on cheap cotton fabric, ready to be cut. 

Notice, I have moved the upper front incision to the side, by drawing a perpendicular line to the side-seam, cutting it up and closing the upper part of the front incision. You can also do that by moving the pattern, when you copy it.

Same principal with the shoulder dart on the back. Cutting up the line from the shoulder and closing the dart in the armhole. 

Photos: John F. Clément

Here is an examples of the finished fitting model! As you can see, there are only a few minor adjustments left to make it fit perfectly.

For inspiration, take a look at Designer dresses and Wedding dresses in the Menu above, to see what's possible.  

Check out the Video and let me know if you have any questions or need some help.

THE PENCIL SKIRT

 Just a little teaser on what to expect on my YouTube Channel, that I am going to launch tomorrow: Atelier John F. Clement

After my short Introduction video and videos about how to take the measurements and calculate the rest, to create your own personal patterns, my first demonstration will be about how to create the perfect pencil skirt pattern.

Here are a few examples!

Design & photos: John F. Clément

I will go through the construction step-by-step in the video. If you want to follow along and create the pattern yourself, you can download the Size Chart for free in the description and evt. purchase the instruction, if you don't want to look at the video over and over.

ATELIER JOHN F. CLÉMENT on YOUTUBE

Hello out there,

It's been a while. I hope you're all doing well. 

I thought I'd bring you a little update about what is going on here and new plans soon to be launched on YouTube.

I have finally decided to activate my own Channel, where I will talk about pattern-making and design. My focus will be to demonstrate how to make your own personal patterns for a perfect fit.

Because, to find quality clothes that really fits, can often be quite challenging. Except if you are a perfect standard-size. The good news is, the perfect fit is possible, even if you are not that standard. 

 

The answer is of course Made-to-measure. Because size perfect is actually your own size

 

Graduation dresses on display in Odense, Denmark 1999.

I will go through how to take the measurement and how to calculate the rest and make your own pattern in a step-by-step guide. There will be some free downloads and the possibility to buy the manuals, if you don't want to watch the videos over and over.

I want to inspire and encourage a new generation of creatives. I want to bring value and to pass on my knowledge and 25 years of experience; for it not to be lost.

Stay tuned for my first video soon! Hope to see you there.

Leave a comment and tell me what do you think?