Detail of Sewn Muslin: Draped Jacket

Draping a jacket with princess seams. (There must be a better word. Am allergic to writing "princess" seam and always abbreviate it.) The sleeve has a small raised cap with gathers. The collar is a mandarin, however, after draping the collar and sewing the muslin sample (photo) decided against the rigidly classic shape. Light lines on the front indicate the planned collar modification and pins along the princess seam (ugh) indicate another adjustment (1/4"). An experiment: might cut the fabric without retesting this alteration. Perhaps idiotic. Considering the mechanics/outcome.

The French word "moulage" literally means "molding". In fashion-speak it translates as "draping". Molding the drape of the material is the process. There's plenty of pinning too. And marking. Lots o' marking.

Yearn to incorporate two disparate aspects: the decorative and functional.

Molding

Slow Style

Slow Style is an ongoing project by Sarah Kate Beaumont who since 2008 has designed and crafted every piece of her wardrobe. She has not purchased clothing since the project began.

Combining art and craftsmanship Beaumont’s project embraces individual style and sustainability. It seeks to empower others to question assumptions of consumerism with its inherent cycle of acquisition and disposal, and as an alternative, to explore self-reliance in our shared ecosystem.

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