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Haute Couture

Workshop

Sketching a design to suit the client

 

 

Sketching a design to suit the client

A series of sketches are made based on the clients requirements, showing the front and back of the garment. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making the pattern

 

 

Making the pattern

Once the client has been measured, the pattern is drafted on to a thin card

which is then cut out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marking the pattern on the mull - a throwaway fabric

 

Marking the pattern on the mull

The pattern is then marked out on the mull fabric.  The mull is the name given to a cheap throwaway fabric, which is later discarded.  It is then cut out and stitched together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mull Fitting

 

 

First fitting

At the first fitting the mull garment is tried on the client - this is when any alterations to the pattern or fit are made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shows the pattern being marked by tailors chalk on to the clients fabric

 

 

Marking out the clients fabric

Shows the pattern being marked by tailors chalk on to the clients fabric, which is then cut out ready to be sewn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Barbara Green can help you design your own garment or design one for you. She also does pattern cutting, high class sewing and tailoring. She also creates stage costumes.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01633 871004

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