Clothing Patterns

OK, this looks like a nightmare but, basically, here's the plan. Start off with a raglan with elbow dart from some other pattern -- the diagram above shows one being made from a regular set-in -- pass on that.

Make the wrist smaller to fit and close the elbow dart, slashing the pattern to the dart point to do so. Trim about 1.5 inches from the left (front) sleeve seam edge and attach it to the right (back) edge (notice how it has more underarm curve).

Slash the pattern following the slash lines of the center diagram - there are 4 lines but only one is cut through through the edge, the # 2 line at the top. The other 3 are only cut "to but not through" the edge lines. Notice that the horizontal line is cut only TO the dart point.

There you go -- divine is within reach!

A floating, diaphanous cloud of a coat, made from a full circle of organza or chiffon suspended from the neck on a shoestring satin necklace that ties where you chose,
creating a gathered collar which could be interfaced with two layers to frame your face in beautiful petals. Instructions below.

This is a floating coat or cover-up, done with 4 completely separate squares of fabric, worn on the bias. They are finished on the edges (serged) but not seamed together, only held together by a satin corded tie which goes through a neckline casing and ties in a bow. You can have the front split into two halves for a front opening or you can put it on over your head. The squares for the sleeves are tacked together at points A to form a sleeve.

It is your option to make the casing higher (shorter points) or lower (longer points) -- 7- 9" is average from the casing line to the center of the circle. You can also have the squares bigger or smaller for various purposes (like shorter), or you can seam the squares together or interface the points near the face to stand up more. The coat will stand away more in Organza and drape more in Chiffon or Georgette.