I appreciate your clarity in this video. Looks so easy and doable. BTW, a few years ago, I created two Barbie wardrobes for my granddaughters. It took a lot of patience as the seams are so tiny. Tough on the eyes, too.
Oh my goodness, the patience you must have had Anita! For me, I'm going to switch back to full size for these demos, much easier on the hands, eyes and patience! 😆
Ah, I'm so glad it was helpful to you Marianne! Let me know if there are other tutorials you'd like to see, I struggle to come up with ideas now the basics are covered! 😘
This is super useful!! If there a reason why the curve pivoting uses that 3/4 in? (i.e. is that related to how you've drafted the neckline, so a different drafting method would need a different pivot? or is it just a pleasant curve)
I'm guessing, with VERY little pattern experience, that you basically take the measurements of your shirt collar, then the measurements of your own neck with a much give as you'd like (so it's it like a priest's dog collar or is it standing further away from your neck). Then you'd use the shirt numbers like she does for the bottom, and you'd angle in the difference for the top. I'm guessing, too, that she's using a basic guideline from a drafting book. I'd still do the measurements because I have a larger-than-normal neck and can't stand anything near my front throat.
Thank you so much for an amazing tutorial! May I ask, if I would like to create a collar for a dress that I already own and don’t have a pattern for, will the measuring work the same if I measure the existing neck instead of from a pattern? And please could you link your video where you create a full collar without opening? Or is it just to reuse the same pattern, fold the fabric on the front neck side on the pattern, and then just sew together the back neck sides together? I am trying to design a kind of cowl/funnel neck and stumbles a little with it since the top of the collar closest to the chin cannot be less wide than the actual necklines width to fit my head in.
Thank you, really helpful content. I'm keen to learn pattern drafting as I'm so fed up with commercial patterns being so far from fitting me. I spend all my time making toiles and never seem to get around to the fun stuff.
Oh, I completely understand that, I’m taller than normal and have always had to modify clothing and patterns. Best thing I learned to do was make my own. I have lots of tutorials on my website for creating slopers/blocks, but will also be making videos on the process here too.
This is super useful!! If there a reason why the curve pivoting uses that 3/4 in? (i.e. is that related to how you've drafted the neckline, so a different drafting method would need a different pivot? or is it just a pleasant curve)
This really is the easiest collar pattern to draft yourself. Have you tried it before? Will you be trying it soon? Let me know in the comments! 😍
What was the total measurement that you are taking out on top side collar? 1.9cm as a total or is that half measurement? Enjoyed the video!
This is so helpful, and you explain it so well. The collar looks very achievable for me. Thanks.
Ah, thanks Marie. Enjoy giving it a go, and if anything doesn’t make sense, do let me know! 😘
I appreciate your clarity in this video. Looks so easy and doable. BTW, a few years ago, I created two Barbie wardrobes for my granddaughters. It took a lot of patience as the seams are so tiny. Tough on the eyes, too.
Oh my goodness, the patience you must have had Anita! For me, I'm going to switch back to full size for these demos, much easier on the hands, eyes and patience! 😆
This is a brilliant tutorial. Thanks so much. Will catch up on all your other videos now!
Ah, I'm so glad it was helpful to you Marianne! Let me know if there are other tutorials you'd like to see, I struggle to come up with ideas now the basics are covered! 😘
this tutorial was soooo easy to understand, thank u 🧚🏼♀️
You’re welcome, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊
This is super useful!! If there a reason why the curve pivoting uses that 3/4 in? (i.e. is that related to how you've drafted the neckline, so a different drafting method would need a different pivot? or is it just a pleasant curve)
This is my question, too. 😂
I'm guessing, with VERY little pattern experience, that you basically take the measurements of your shirt collar, then the measurements of your own neck with a much give as you'd like (so it's it like a priest's dog collar or is it standing further away from your neck). Then you'd use the shirt numbers like she does for the bottom, and you'd angle in the difference for the top. I'm guessing, too, that she's using a basic guideline from a drafting book. I'd still do the measurements because I have a larger-than-normal neck and can't stand anything near my front throat.
Why did you choose the figure 3/4 inch to develop the collar curve?
Thank you so much for an amazing tutorial! May I ask, if I would like to create a collar for a dress that I already own and don’t have a pattern for, will the measuring work the same if I measure the existing neck instead of from a pattern? And please could you link your video where you create a full collar without opening? Or is it just to reuse the same pattern, fold the fabric on the front neck side on the pattern, and then just sew together the back neck sides together? I am trying to design a kind of cowl/funnel neck and stumbles a little with it since the top of the collar closest to the chin cannot be less wide than the actual necklines width to fit my head in.
Thank you, really helpful content. I'm keen to learn pattern drafting as I'm so fed up with commercial patterns being so far from fitting me. I spend all my time making toiles and never seem to get around to the fun stuff.
Oh, I completely understand that, I’m taller than normal and have always had to modify clothing and patterns. Best thing I learned to do was make my own. I have lots of tutorials on my website for creating slopers/blocks, but will also be making videos on the process here too.
This is Easy!?
Jesus...Ive no hope.
This is super useful!! If there a reason why the curve pivoting uses that 3/4 in? (i.e. is that related to how you've drafted the neckline, so a different drafting method would need a different pivot? or is it just a pleasant curve)