Brown Flecked Checkerboard Wool
From Supreme deadstock, a very cool winter wool jacket weight, not super heavy coating, can be used as a skirt as well. All wool but there are little fibers that the wool is felted around and this is poly. Hand has a kind of soft felted feel to it. Browns with specks of orange and yellow.
Width: 60"
Supreme uses really nice fabric.
Brushed Metal Disc Buttons
Smooth brushed surface, molded but a hybrid poly metal button. Not as heavy as a solid metal button but still has a little weight. Will be very smart on a chic cardigan. Great as buttons or used for other embellishments in groups. Shank back.
brass 3/4" sold per dozen
silver big almost and inch x 13
Brushed Soft Black Cotton Twill
Pant weight, brushed hand with some drape, also drapes on bias. Perfect for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, All cotton, a lovely basic. The blown out photo shows weave.
Width: 60"
Content: 100% cotton
Italy, designer surplus
Bundle Black Diamond Shank Back Buttons
Price is for 10 or the 1" and 6 of the 3/4" These give a lovely sparkle in the light, rounded with a linen weave texture and cut diamond shapes carved. Quality vintage designer plastic.
Cabernet 3 Ply Stretch Silk Crepe Suiting
This has good body for a fitted dress, top, skirt, or jacket, kind of a suiting. Opaque, drapes but slightly firm and dense.
Width: 45"
silk/elastine
showroom surplus
Camel Soft Cotton Ribbed Jersey
On Sale - Please note there are a couple of tiny little orange printed dots - you can work around this there may be like one 1/2" mark on a yard some times a couple close to each other.
Sold per yard
The ribbed jersey can be used as ribbing but is really great for a tank top or dress it has good return and some hold, thicker, excellent for active wear. It is 2 x 2 ribb.
Ribbed jersey 91% cotton 9% spandex, 40"
deadstock better yoga brand
Celadon Petersham Rayon Ribbon By The Yard
A great neutral tone for celadon and stone variations. Available in 25mm, 30mm, 38mm. 100% rayon, made in Japan, soft, and malleable. Suitable for waistbands, and any other embellishments. Price per yard.
New, imported from Japan.
Center Cross Braid Trim
A nice alternative to a gold trim, not metallic but a goldish color, looks great on navy. Double faced.
10mm
polyester, oeko certified
deadstock, made in Japan
Certified Organic Flat Cord By The Yard
Soft, malleable, perfect for shoelaces, drawstrings on pants, hoodies, bags, satchels, crafts etc. Produced with the highest of environmental standards, Sold by the yard. No bleach, water wise! Produced without the use of chemicals, AZO dyes, synthetic materials, or heavy metals.GOTS and JOCA CertifiedMade in Japan100% organic cotton
CFPD Art Deco Bias Cowl Sleeve Blouse PDF Download
The cowl is an ingenious bias cut which can be applied in amny garment locations and one of the most flattering is the sleeve. This pattern has only one pattern piece which is cut four times on the bias and seamed at the center front and back and the side seams. The front neck naturally falls in a small cowl also and the sleeves fit tightly at the forearm. It may be cut longer to dress length if desired. The model was cut from a border design ombré silk velvet. There is a garment weight at the hem of each seam.
Download includes original instructions, tiled print at home copy with layout guide, wide format copy 30 x 32."
Sizing is small medium large - assuming cutter can grade to their preference. Front and back are identical.
Format is PDF print at 100% scale.
Sized 8 to 18 measurements can depend on the give of the fabric, this is easy to grade up or down
Yardage at 54" 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 yards
A Word About CFPD PatternsOur patterns are meant to be ‘educational patterns’ that is they are unusual and most often have some feature that is a learning experience which is the whole point in publishing them. Therefore they may not contain detailed sewing instructions or additional pieces such as linings and/or facings since the focus is on the cut of the main pieces, leaving secondary details to the preferences and skills of the cutter. As in all unusual patterns, it is best to make a toile - a sample - to work out the construction and also to adjust the fullness and ease to your chosen fabrics if necessary.
CFPD Couture Party Skirt Pattern PDF
Please note this pattern and instructions were created and authored by Barbie McCormick
Download includes extensive instructions and a large format pattern to be printed on a 36" wide printer. No tiled print at home this is a big pattern piece.
The couture party skirt is a wardrobe essential ensuring you are always ready when the invitation arrives. A skirt you can make over and over again in varying lengths and designs. Fabric forward in every way the pattern also includes extensive instructions for constructing the skirt with couture methods.
Full, box-pleated skirt in 3 lengths (knee, tea, and floor) with 3 waistband options (straight, contour, or yoke). Couture construction ensures personal fit, aligned pleats, crisp hem, and a luxurious skirt. Construction includes pleat stay and pattern includes both couture and basic non couture instructions.
Forthcoming: smaller and larger size ranges, adjustable waist, pockets, and lining.
Yardage: Skirt A, B, C, for underlining and fashion fabric58 or 60” wide fabric is recommended.For Floor length skirt: 5 ¼ yardsFor Tea length skirt: 4 yardsFor knee length skirt: 3 ¼ yards
Fabric suggestions: crisp or firmly woven light to medium weight fabrics with good body. Brocades, silk duppioni, silk twill, peau de soie, shantung, taffeta, gazar, satin organza, linen, eyelet, organdy.Underlining: Silk Organza is recommended for silk or wool skirts, and is a great underlining in most fabrics. Cotton batiste, voile, or organdy can be used for cotton or linen skirts.Lining: (optional): Silk charmeuse, China silk, habotai, voile, batiste, tissue taffeta.Notions: 6 yards hairbraid, grosgrain ribbon (for straight waistband, need your waist measure plus 3 “), 9-11" zipper, hook and eye, about 2-3 yards twill tape, basting thread -#100 silk for silk skirts, cotton basting thread can be used for other fabrics.
CFPD: Art Coat Couture Sewing Pattern
ArtCoat 1 is the first of a series of unusually cut jackets from the Center For Pattern Design. It is unique, easy to assemble and wear, quick to sew, one size, works in a wide variety of fabrics and offers numerous ways to individualize.
ArtCoat 1 has a swing back that may be cut either on the bias with a center back seam or on the cross fold. It has a swing silhouette a standing shawl collar and deep dolman sleeves. There are just 2 pattern pieces. It can be made in a day. ArtCoat 1 requires 2.5 yards of 54" fabric for bias layout or 2 yards of 54" fabric for cross grain layout. Sample shown in silk organza. One size.
CFPD: Batwing Blouse Sewing Pattern
This pattern is a concept. Working on new photos and sample, this is a great top. The neckline is left high so you can design your own. I recommend a toile with emphasis on the shoulder/sleeve seam for adjusting - leave a wide seam allowance here and you can always extend a bit in the center front and back to grade up or for the advanced re-drape on you drape on your dress form. There is only one main pattern piece to this design which is cut twice, making this project a fast one! The Batwing is cut on the straight grain at the front and back (with a fold or a seam), causing the cut-in-one sleeve to fall on the bias and drape softly against the body. The hemline shapes to the hip with a bias gusset and the wrists fit closely. The pattern may also be left open in the front as a cardigan. It coordinates well with the Cocoon Coat with its similar dolman sleeves. Due to the unusual bias cut, this pattern requires intermediate to advanced sewing skills -- not for beginners.On the Body: This design is ideal for a person with a fuller or smaller bust line compared to the hip since the sleeves conceal the difference either way. Also, since there is no definitive waistline or specific armhole fit at the shoulder, it works well for those with waist or shoulder fitting problems. It drapes on the body with a minimum of seaming that requires special fitting. Measurements: Bust line measurements include sleeve at that level. SM = 48" (122 cm), MD = 50" (127 cm), LG = 53" (134.6 cm).Fabrics: If the Batwing is done in directional fabrics, it will appear to wrap around the body, going from straight grain in the front to cross grain in the back seamlessly. It could be quite interesting in plaids, stripes or directionally light reflective fabrics like crepe de chine and the bias gusset at the hip may be done in contrasting fabrics.
CFPD: Bias Tier Coat
Thank you for your patience. I have tested this pattern it is good, I made no changes other than some extra notes on the pattern and in the instructions for clarity. Sizing is S,M,L - I look forward to offering a second size range asap. In the meantime you can always grade up simulating the current grading lines. Since this is on the bias the give will vary depending on the fabric, I would say bust sizes are about 34” to 42” depending. I stock the best rayon silky piping I recommend the 1/8”For piping you will need at least very minimum 7 yards this is an estimate it depends where you want to put it like around the collar, etc. 10 yards is safer.The Bias Tier Coat is cut on the straight grain but worn on the bias, so there is subtle shaping to the body without the visual distraction of fitting darts of other seaming. The straight grain cut also allows for easier and more controlled stitching. The design has kimono sleeves, a standing collar and is an ideal pattern for directional or art-dyed fabrics with decorative trim inserted at each seam. The coat would be great in woven wool coating, medium-heavy weight silks, cottons or some synthetics. The pattern is best done in a fabric with directional characteristics such as stripes, ribs, patterns or nap -- for instance, corduroy would be very interesting -- but it is not appropriate for knits or stretch fabrics. It may also be done as a jacket with fewer sections or even as a dress in softer fabrics. The pattern is graded in small (6-8), medium (10-14) and large (16-18) but the bias and choice of fabric will allow it to be size flexible. Lining pattern included.This pattern requires intermediate to advanced sewing skills -- not for beginners.Yardage as follows: Coat45” small/ 5 3/8, med/lg 5 1/2 yards54” small/ 4 1/2, medium 4 5/8, large 4 3/4 yards Lining45” small 4 1/8, medium 4 1/4, large 4 3/8 yards54” small 3 3/4, 3 7/8, 4 yards
CFPD: CB Bolero Jacket Pattern
In the 1950’s and 60’s Balenciaga delved into his Spanish origins with it’s tradition of ecclesiastical robes, bull fighting, and court costumes - as inspiration for his sculptural cuts. While the designs appeared complex, they usually had a simple cut which depended on characteristics of the fabric and it’s careful manipulation during construction to throw the grain or absorb a dart or yield the right amount of fullness to defy gravity. The CB Bolero is inspired by this period.The Concept:The “collar” pattern piece is actually only the back collar. The appearance of a collar in front is actually a continuation of the jacket front piece, starting at the side seam, folding back at the CF and joining the back collar at the shoulder. This cut gives the illusion that the jacket is a folded circle.Easy to assemble it has a set in 3⁄4 sleeve and is best suited to reversible fabrics since both sides will show. If hemmed, the hem must reverse where the collar drapes into a fold on the front. No turn is necessary when the hem is bound or serged continuously. No closure and only four pattern pieces. Sizing is XS to XL.Sizing and fit notes:Elegant, easy to sew and wear, this bolero sits on the shoulders with no closure, therefore it is recommended to fit slightly snug across the back and shoulder, which is hidden under the collar. Finished garment measurement across the upper back and shoulders, ending about 1” below the shoulder apex seam are approximate and as follows: XS/14.5”, SM/ 15.25”, MED/16”, LG/16.75”, XL/17.25.”Suggested Fabrics:A variety of fabrics are suitable, each lending different characteristics to the cut and drape. The softer crepes will drape closer to the body and heavier fabrics will stand away. To highlight the folded circle illusion, reversible fabrics will be best and sheers will show interesting transparent layers. Double weaves, crepes, anything with some body and drape. Heavier wovens with a little stretch to hug the shoulders can also work - for example medium stretch woolens.Options:
This coat will also be successful in a shorter length as a true bolero or sleeveless in a sheer or embellished fabric. Alternately, the jacket may be cut longer or may be tapered longer in the back for dramatic effect.
It is also possible to completely line the jacket in another fabric or color, enclosing all the edges. With this option, the front and back pieces should be joined at the side seams and lined, leaving the shoulders open. The sleeve seams stitched and line and the collar lined. The three parts are then assembled at the shoulder, armholes and neckline, hand finishing the underside of the seams (see tutorial on the blog).
Notions and Trims:
Binder for the entire jacket/collar hem, 4 to 8 yards depending on fabric stretch and trim.1 yard 1/8” twill tape (or whatever you have on hand) to secure back neck seam Optional shoulder pads – add a nice shape.
Yardage 2 5/8 to 3 yards
