Notes on planning a garment, understanding cloth and noticing the choices that affect how clothes feel and wear. The Journal gives these subjects room for a closer look, from early design ideas to the practical details inside a finished piece.
Browse the published articles below. Each piece focuses on a useful question about custom dressmaking, tailoring or choosing and caring for clothing.
· David Hubbard
Repairing or altering clothes can preserve a favorite, improve its fit, and help avoid an unnecessary replacement. Here is why it is worth considering.
Alterations, Care, News, Repairs
· David Hubbard
A better fit can bring a favorite garment back into regular use. Here are the questions to consider before deciding whether an alteration is right for you.
Alterations, Care, News, Repairs
David plans to share new sketch designs for wedding dresses and Santa garb in future Journal posts. These will offer a look at ideas as they develop.
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Visit Resources for links to measuring, printing and fabric guides in the Pattern Studio. For the current approach to a new custom garment, start with Custom Tailoring.