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Free Designer Pattern: Alexander McQueen Kimono Jacket

Alexander McQueen would have been 44 today. On the occasion of his birthday, here’s a look back at the free pattern McQueen shared with SHOWstudio: the Scanners kimono jacket. The original kimono jacket was made of black silk, and was shown on the runway with a matching pencil skirt and long gloves (worn by a…
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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.