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Waxed Jacket 2, Extended Tutorial

First of all, thanks to all patrons that has been supporting me. Your monetary contribution makes it possible for me to make new garment every week.

I recently reach 1k sub on YouTube. It may not be much for an average youtuber, but a big personal milestone for me, especially with such a n...

Waxed Jacket

This is a redo of waxed jacket that I did a long time ago using instruction from Kershaw book.

Fabric: Woven. Real fabric is pro...

Women Denim Jacket

Reference: Levi EX-BOYFRIEND TRUCKER JACKET

Bodice: ESMOD darted block without dart. Jacket enlarg...

Men Short Tights

Reference: Adidas TECHFIT 3-STRIPES TRAINING SHORT TIGHTS

Block: Injoo Men Four-way stretch legging. I omit vertical reduct...

Men Long Tights

Reference: Adidas OWN THE RUN LEGGINGS

Block: Injoo Men Four-way stretch legging. I omit vertical reduction in the instruction for eas...

Cheongsam

This a redo of cheongsam model that I did long time ago based on instruction by Venderlinde.

2023-05-04 07:28:40 +0000 UTC View Post

Slip Dress

Reference: L'Agence Jodie V-Neck Silk Slip Dress

Instruction based on Burgo full slip, but I shift the dart position to cleavage. I'm ...

Shell Jacket

Reference: Fisher and Baker Kensington Shell

Bodice and hood: Kershaw anorak.

Sleeve: 2023-04-20 05:43:35 +0000 UTC View Post

Women Polo Shirt 2

Reference: Adidas AEROREADY CORE POLO SHIRT

Bodice and sleeve: Donnanno bodice block without dart, fitted in sleeve

Collar: 2023-04-14 18:15:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Women Polo Shirt 1

Reference: Polo Ralph Laurent Classic Fit Mesh Polo Shirt

Bodice and sleeve: Donnanno bodice block without dart, fitted in sleeve

T-Shirt with Pocket

Reference: Uniqlo JWA Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt

Bodice and sleeve: Burgo men T-shirt, but with more ease added.

Fabric: Knit, ...

Women Sports Jacket

Reference: Under Armour Women's UA OutRun The Storm Jacket

Bodice: Aldrich women close fitting bodice block. I modified the instructio...

Tailored Coat

Reference: Burberry Wool Cashmere Tailored Coat

Bodice block and collar: Donnanno classic coat block. 

Sleeve: 2023-04-01 15:57:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Sheath Dress

Reference: Theory Sleeveless Fitted MIni Dress

Bodice block: 2023-03-26 12:16:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Behind the scene, Footwear

First of all, thank you so much for supporting me. Your contribution means a lot to me.

I have been dabbling a little bit on how to make 3D footwear. This will be a long term project and I expected to be able to produce various footwear models by next year. I will still mainly do clothing b...

Sport Shorts

Reference: Adidas AEROREADY sport shorts

Trousers block: loosely based on knowles.

Fabric: Woven, polyester

Detailing: Ela...

V-neck Sweater

Reference: Uniqlo IDLF Cotton Cashmere Oversized V Neck Long Sleeve Sweater

Bodice and sleeve: Donnanno basic T-shirt block and wide s...

Casual women pants

Reference: Uniqlo IDLF easy pants

Pants block/sloper: Injoo pants sloper

Fabric: woven, linen

Detailing: Button...

Overshirt 2

*The video is the same with 'Overshirt 1' but has additional instruction for back box pleat.

Rereference: Myanderthal - Collar Lettering Shirt Jacket

Bodice and sleeve: 2023-02-28 15:34:46 +0000 UTC View Post

Overshirt 1

Reference: ISAIA wool overshirt

Bodice and sleeve: Aldrich flat shirt block.

Collar: Aldrich 'shaped shirt collar with stand'

Sl...

Constructing Cargo Pants

Continuation of the drafting video.

For timelape only, see this video.

Turn on caption or check transcript on YouTube to see my notes.

Intend...

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Jeans

Reference: Tom Ford Men's Moleskin Slim-Fit Jeans

Pants block: Burgo classic trousers block

Jeans adaptaion: 2023-02-17 03:18:46 +0000 UTC View Post

Women Peacoat

Reference: Golden Goose Wool Double-Breasted Button Peacoat

Bodice: Aldrich women flat overgarment block.

Sleeve: 2023-02-11 07:47:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Hawaiian Shirt

Reference: Celine Hawaiian shirt printed in viscose.

Bodice, sleeve, collar: Myoungok classic fit torso, convertible collar shirt.

Women Leggings

Reference: Under Armour Women's ColdGear® Infrared Up The Pace Tights

Block: ESMOD one-piece legging block.

Fabric: Very stretc...

Safari Jacket

Reference: Ralph Lauren Hartridge 4-Pocket Jacket

Bodice: Aldrich easy fitting jacket block.

Sleeve: 2023-01-28 17:17:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Flared Sleeve Long Dress

Reference: IG post kdrama_fashion 

Plan:

- Use basic women block wi...

Softwares

1. Clo / Marvelous Designer - I'm glad that this software exist but hate the lack of competitor. The main reasons I use Clo instead of MD is because it has built-in render, and I can create baseline instead of internal line. On the other hand, MD has more feature for 3D pipeline like re-topology....

Books

Below is a list of patternmaking book that I have read in no particular order. If your favorite book is not in the list please let me know in the comment. These books are particularly focused on patternmaking, not sewing. As a general tip for English speaker, choose books that are written nativel...