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Free Designer Pattern: Vivienne Westwood Shirt
View post: Free Designer Pattern: Vivienne Westwood ShirtVivienne Westwood, who would have been 85 this month, was a noted champion of environmental causes. This Earth Day, here is a free pattern for a Vivienne Westwood draped shirt. Westwood shared this pattern from Worlds End, her boutique on the King’s Road, London, that uses leftover fabrics from previous seasons. The long-sleeved, draped shirt…
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Patterns in Vogue: Real Raincoats
View post: Patterns in Vogue: Real RaincoatsChris von Wangenheim stages a downpour for “Real Raincoats,” a 1970s editorial about the latest rainwear — including a new Vogue Paris Original by Yves Saint Laurent. The pattern is Vogue 2814, all three pieces made in “curry-colored” Kodel [poly]-cotton with water-repellent coating by Avila Fabrics, with the lining in brown and white cotton tattersall…
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Sarah Sheehan has published articles on couture patterns in DRESS and Selvedge. She launched the PatternVault blog in 2011 with a series on Givenchy sewing patterns by Alexander McQueen. This blog explores the intersections between high fashion and DIY culture. Read full bio.
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