Comments on: Pattern Puzzle: Sunny Fong

By: Sunny Fong

Sunny Fong — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:40:55 +0000

Well the dress was inspired by a nautilus shell, it is actually a spiral that is off centered, as I referred to the image of a nautilus shell, I drew out the lines of the shell and hid the dart lines within the ridges (seams) of the shell. each piece and ridges (bias cut panels creating the ridges) was actually inset within each seam. there were quite a few pieces. the back also has the same spiral seam minus the ridges, it met at an off centered (left) zipper.

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By: SchauminChanel

SchauminChanel — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:50:56 +0000

I am moreso on the beginner/intermediate level when it comes to patternmaking, but I would just like to say that dress is absolutely stunning. I have never heard of Sunny Fong myself, but I will be sure to keep my eye on him and any upcoming work.

I think I will visit this site more often to hear about pattern making more because that is a weak point I would like to strengthen. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to go about sharpening patternmaking skills in general? I have gained so much respect for the professionals in that field after my first patternmaking course, needless to say I enjoy draping much more, but I know patternmaking is the industry standard.

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By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:33:31 +0000

OT: The Finnish language is neat in that there is no gender attached to article ownership. Grew up in the states with a Finnish mom. Instead of dad and his wallet, this would be dad and its wallet. Sounds wierd but not to a Finn.

By: Donna S

Donna S — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:10:00 +0000

I figured it out but not sure how to upload my drawing.
1. Cut two each concentric circles.
2. Cut in half
3. Sew 2 circles together to make a big floppy thing.
4. Sew angled pleats from center out until it lies flat again.
5. Draft as usual.

By: Betsy Johnson

Betsy Johnson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:50:31 +0000

I would love to be able to see more pictures from different angles.

In addition to other things, I was wondering where the zipper was located. After watching a couple videos on the web, I couldn’t see too much, but was able to determine that the zipper is located at the back left dart, not in the more common center back or left side location.

I’ll think about this a bit more.

By: AJ

AJ — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:31:35 +0000

Sunny is amazing and self-taught too! (at least that is what they said about him on PRCanada)

By: kathleen

kathleen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:47:22 +0000

Thanks Lisa, Danielle mentioned it was awkward but I was in the midst of my late afternoon freak and didn’t process what she was trying to tell me. Once the site refreshes itself (every half hour or so) it should display correctly (on the front page).

And, I’m glad to know that at least in Finland, I wouldn’t be an idiot -when it came to pronouns .

By: Lisa Shoemaker

Lisa Shoemaker — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:18:22 +0000

Hah, I’m watching videos on Finland, since I’m planning on hosting a Finn and it says the pronouns for he and she are the same.

By: Lisa Shoemaker

Lisa Shoemaker — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:12:12 +0000

Actually “he is a she” should be “she is a he”. Although, you could just change the gender pronouns to fit, but that wouldn’t show how “out of the loop” you are. He doesn’t even have a wikipedia page, so he must not be too big yet.