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ARTICLE PREVIEW
from Threads April/May 2007 (#130)

Make It Designer
Sew a runway garment with a commercial pattern
by Deana Tierney

You see a great style on the runway or in the pages of a fashion magazine that you've just got to have. As a sewer, you know you can get the look without having to spend a fortune on the designer piece. You're inspired, you're enthused, you're ready to sew. However, most patterns on the market don't readily reflect the cutting-edge trends. Assistant editor Deana Tierney shows you how to get the look by telling you what to look for when analyzing the garment. With the essential design elements fleshed out, Deana explains how its easy to find an existing pattern and how to make adjustments to the pattern to get the look. She also discusses the importance of fabric and accessories in achieving the full designer effect.

Photos: Jack Deutsch (left, hair and makeup: Christie McCabe; stylist: Jessica Saal) and Scott Phillips (center and right)

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From Threads #130, pp. 56-59
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