Comments on: Pattern Puzzle: Q Twist pt.2

By: Lindy R

Lindy R — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:09:13 +0000

Martha,
That’s so cool! I never would have thought of circular darts/twists. To pass on a tip for draping — instead of starting with the front of a dressform, start draping on the back. The back is often neglected when it comes to draping, and starting with the back can lead to some interesting designs.

Natasha — where do you get knit fabric by the pound? I wouldn’t mind getting hold of some of it.

Lindy

By: Martha Palaza

Martha Palaza — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:07:36 +0000

Kathy,
I would recommend increasing the distance between the circles to about 6 to 6 1/2″ and the diameter of to 4 1/4″ to 4 1/2″. Test on less expensive fabric first to check the proportions on your body. Keep in mind that the wool knit may have a heavier hand then an inexpensive knit. I’m looking forward to seeing the results!

By: Kathy V

Kathy V — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:49:40 +0000

I would like to try this design. How does one figure out how to size it up? I am tall and plus-sized. I have some wool knit I would love to use.
It is an extremely beautiful and creative idea.
Thanks Kathleen and Martha.

By: Natasha E

Natasha E — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:27:54 +0000

Wow Marita your’s looks ALOT better than mine.

By: Martha Palaza

Martha Palaza — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:34:40 +0000

Marita!
Your dress is FABULOUS! I’m so pleased you were inspired to give it a try.

By: Marita

Marita — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:54:11 +0000

My version is ready, I forgot to mention it in my blog post but I omitted the zipper altogether. Big thanks to Kathleen....... and Martha also, I hope you like my version, your's is great but the fabric wasn't the same so it's not as fine as yours.

By: Marita

Marita — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:09:21 +0000

Oh my…….the beast is cut, sewn and cut again on the dress form, waiting for tomorrow to be de-attached. Maybe I baste it together a little, check the shoulder pleats, almost got migraine draping it, whew!!!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:01:10 +0000

Clever technique, reminds me of some of Julian Roberts’ subtraction cutting work.

By: Natasha E

Natasha E — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:23:01 +0000

Well just went to the fabric by the pound place and returned with 10lbs of knit fabric so I might try this.

By: Marita

Marita — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:30:59 +0000

I never would’ve guessed that those folds were created with circles?? Stunning!! Clapping my hands:)

But then again I’m not a patternmaker and never been studying it either ;) Was kind of playing with the thought of the back being of one piece and the closing would’ve been in the front hidden by all of those folds and twists, daughter likes it pretty awfully much….soooo I may have to give it a try. Is it OK if I ask some questions when the sewing is due, maybe next week??