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Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit

 
A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 7 ava design project pattern fundamentals

Early this year I shared a 6 part Pattern Fundamentals video series that walked you through the process of creatingĀ aĀ pattern design using your personal basic block pattern.

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 6 ava design project pattern fundamentals

Today is big reveal day!

We’ve been diligently working on a little pattern making project that I’ve named Ava. While quite simple in nature, this little project is packed with pattern making tips, tr...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 5 ava design project pattern fundamentals

Designing your own patterns using a personal bodice block is guaranteed to eliminate the fitting frustration that can come along with using commercial patterns. However, having a basic block that fits...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 4 ava design project pattern fundamentals

 We are nearing the finish line for the Ava pattern making project. I hope you’ve been following along and doing the pattern work along with me. If you missed the previous tutorials, click the links b...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 3 ava design project pattern fundamentals

We are smack in the middle of the Ava pattern making project. I hope you’ve been following along and actually doing the pattern work with me. Working on an actual project from start to finish is the b...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 2 ava design project pattern fundamentals

Have you been following along with the Ava design project? If you missed the first video tutorial, you can watch it HERE, it will set you up perfectly to jump right in!

Ā This week you'll learn how to...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part I ava design project pattern fundamentals

The start of a new decade always feels pivotal. It seemingly offers an opportunity to start on a new path, break old habits, and get clarityĀ or new insight on the things we may have taken for granted....

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