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DRAPING PROJECT - KATIE'S DRESS

7/9/2016

MAKING A BESPOKE WEDDING DRESS
FROM THE INITIAL DESIGN TO THE FINISHED GARMENT; HERE ARE A FEW 'BEHIND-THE-SCENCES' SHOTS OF SOME OF THE MANY STAGES OF THE PROCESS.

Couture Sewing Techniques

20/6/2016

A couple of couture techniques that I picked up (with Jon Moore) when attaching the collar canvas to the bottom collar.

DRAPING PROJECT - DAISY'S DRESS

4/3/2016

MAKING A BESPOKE WEDDING DRESS
A LOT OF WORK GOES INTO MAKING AN ENTIRELY BESPOKE WEDDING DRESS. FOLLOW ME THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF THE PROCESS IN THIS 'BEHIND-THE-SCENES' PHOTO GUIDE.

DRAPING PROJECT - GUIDE 02

29/5/2015

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
SCISSORS (FABRIC)
PINS
TAPE MEASURE
SEWING MACHINE
THREAD
IRON

FRENCH SEAM
IN THIS SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE I'LL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS OF SEWING A FRENCH SEAM. THESE PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING SEAMS ARE PERFECT FOR SHEER FABRIC AND MAKE FOR A LOVELY, NEAT END-PRODUCT. IT'S ALSO REALLY STRONG AS IT'S SEWN TWICE, SO PERFECT FOR CLOTHES THAT ARE WASHED A LOT OR FOR FABRICS THAT ARE PRONE TO FRAYING (NOT SO GOOD WITH BULKY FABRICS THOUGH!).

DRAPING PROJECT - GUIDE 01

13/2/2015

ALTERING A DRESS
IN THIS SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE WE'LL TAKE A VINTAGE DRESS THAT'S THREE DRESS SIZES TOO BIG... AND MAKE IT FIT LIKE A GLOVE! (70s DRESS COURTESY OF MY AUNTIE ROSE!)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
STAND (DUMMY)
SCISSORS (FABRIC)
PINS
TAPE MEASURE
TAILORS' CHALK
SEWING MACHINE
THREAD
IRON
PATIENCE!

The Draping Project

6/2/2015

Fancy yourself as the next Dior or McQueen? Then my new 'How-To' guides are the perfect place to start. My career as a bespoke dressmaker and fashion tutor has spanned 15 years and in these videos and guides I want to pass on all the tips, tricks and expert techniques you'll need to do everything from simple alterations and quick-fixes all the way through to making a dress from scratch using the age-old technique of draping on the stand. Sign-up for updates below or check out the Silk, Thread and Tears blog for the latest projects.

"Ellie’s comprehensive knowledge and fun approach to learning make these videos a must-see for the design stars of tomorrow”
Jon Moore
Former Design Director, Hardy Amies
Couturier to H.R.H. The Queen of England

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