New ideas and approaches

Moulaging

Making pattern from calico rather than the reverse with flat pattern cutting. Can be used in a combination as moulage can’t be used in making trousers and sleeves.

Liked moulage as it gave more freedom in shape than flat pattern cutting and as im not too comfortable with flat pattern cutting it gave me some encoragement when attempting to professionally contruct a garment.

Grain lines are important. Marking out benchmarks-  center front, centre back, darts and seams etc. leave facings etc for when using with flat pattern cutting.

Good for assymetrical shapes- which im planning to use for my design.

Need to not be scared to cut into the fabric- avoid it looking like a toga.

Good way to displace seams and mix up traditional construction. 

 It was such a nice alternative to flat pattern cutting and one that I feel will work best for me in future. The fact that you could see it forming in front of you allowed me to get the hang of it so much better. I want to eventually produce an asymmetric piece, which moulage is perfect for. It initially wasn't as easy as it looked and was important to mark up everything to avoid getting confused later. 

Boxpleats at neckline and waist. Have to be equal and marked out well. 

Darts marked out on the outside and marked out