Sisi Aurelle Sewing Lab

Sisi Aurelle Sewing Lab Online fashion school • Pattern Drafting Simplified Online Course

Yesterday I talked about a solution to the challenge of getting up to iron each seam as you sew.I mentioned there's a to...
25/02/2022

Yesterday I talked about a solution to the challenge of getting up to iron each seam as you sew.

I mentioned there's a tool called a seam roller and this is what it looks like.

I also watched a short video on YouTube showing how to use it.

Now, I have never used one before and would really like to hear from those who have.

Because I have always been an advocate for getting useful tools that make dressmaking easier, I will like to know:

❓Do you own a seam roller?
❓Have you used one before?
❓Do you consider it to be a great addition to your sewing tools?
❓Would you recommend it?

Share in the comments!

24/02/2022

For many dressmakers, ironing as you sew is one of those things that we hate but have to do!

I can spot an outfit that was ironed AFTER sewing from afar, the difference is that visible!

But getting up to go to the ironing board is just😩😩

At some point, I brought my iron very close to my sewing machine and did the ironing right there on the machine😂😂

If you're someone who enjoys the ironing part of the dressmaking process, let's know in the comments so that we'll give you a standing ovation🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

As for the rest of us, let's just continue our love-hate relationship with ironing!🤷🏽‍♀️

PS: Seems like there's a bit of a solution to this though - a seam roller.

❓Have you used one before?
❓Did it make any difference?

Share in the comments, let's know if it's something we should add to our toolbox!

Please make this make sense. English language students, I demand an explanation!I don't even have strength today, let me...
23/02/2022

Please make this make sense. English language students, I demand an explanation!

I don't even have strength today, let me go and sleep first.

20/02/2022

How do you respond to these kinds of customers?😅😅

I have since learned that people will always look to get a cheaper price and will say all kinds of things in the process.

So I take time to work out my pricing very carefully and stick to it.

If you are not already doing this, better start now.

Else you will be out of business sooner than you think as you try to dance to the tune of every potential customer 😒😒

Now tell us, what will your response be to someone who says this?

⚡Save this post⚡ Is design analysis a problem for you in dressmaking? Check out my proven method for doing this before g...
18/02/2022

⚡Save this post⚡ Is design analysis a problem for you in dressmaking?
Check out my proven method for doing this before going to draft my patterns and cut up the fabric.
These are the things I consider:

📢Symmetry📢
Is the left side of the outfit the same as the right?
Is it different? What makes it different?
Would you have to begin with a half or full front/back pattern?

📢Silhouette📢
What's the shape and fit of the garment without the design details?
Straight? A-line? Fit and flare? Pencil? Mermaid?

📢Style lines📢
What seams are going across the arment?
How many?
What shape/direction?
Where do the style lines begin and end?

📢Required pattern designing techniques📢
What technique applies to the garment?
Dart manipulation?
Slash and spread?
Tightening or contouring?

Keep in mind though that one garment can have one or more of these techniques used to achieve the style.

📢Additional design details📢
These refer to details that have nothing to do with the actual fit of the garment.
These include ruffles, flounces, appliques, some types of peplums, detachable trains, structured shapes etc.

Once you have answers to these questions, you’re well on your way to drafting the correct patterns for that style you love, even if it’s your own unique design✂👗✂

This thing is not rocket science.
I have been doing this as a pattern maker for almost 10 years both for my fashion business and for others💯 You can begin today to do the same.

So make sure you consider these steps one after the other and say goodbye to that headache called design analysis!👌

Make sure you follow me, Aurelle Sewing Lab, for more tips on pattern drafting and dressmaking!

17/02/2022

Want to learn how to use the sewing machine?😏😏

✂️Get access to a sewing machine that works well
📏Get many sheets of paper and draw vertical lines ½" or ¾" apart (you can also draw the lines on one sheet and then make photocopies of it)
👗You should not thread the sewing machine at all, even the bobbin (reeler)
✂️Now try to sew on the straight lines

Guess what will happen?
📣You will get to know if you're putting a lot of pressure on the paper(fabric) which you'll have to adjust
📣You will learn to regulate the speed to a level you're comfortable with.
📣You will learn to guide the paper in the direction you want it to go
📣You will learn MACHINE CONTROL

You will not get it right initially but keep trying and you will get better with time👍

I always tell my students to keep the sheets as they work, don't throw them away.

So that they can compare the first sheet to the 20th and see the progress with their own eyes💃💃💃

Do the same and get comfortable with the sewing machine already!

I will show you the next step in another post!

If you already sew well, did you get to do this at all when you were learning?

Oya oo, let us educate them!Today is Friday, it's time to have fun!😅Wrong answers only!Me, I use it for taking measureme...
11/02/2022

Oya oo, let us educate them!
Today is Friday, it's time to have fun!😅

Wrong answers only!

Me, I use it for taking measurements o, especially around the knee😜

Trust me, this is not my real face today o, but I said I must shine teeth for my FB fam😁 Because what harm could looking...
10/02/2022

Trust me, this is not my real face today o, but I said I must shine teeth for my FB fam😁

Because what harm could looking at this pretty, happy face do?🤷🏽‍♀️

This week has been so busy, it seemed like I had to do 1000 things at the same time!🙆🏽‍♀️

They did not tell us that this 'adulting' business is like this o😰😰My tired is tired!!!🥴

The good thing is that the activities were directed at achieving a particular goal which is worth working towards.

So let me console myself with that and use the 'adulticated' term - I have had a productive week😏😏

What about you?
How did you 'adult' this week, what have you been up to?
Any wins?

Please share in the comments!

As much as I enjoy teaching live classes, I have to put that on hold for now.So please note that there are no in-person ...
05/02/2022

As much as I enjoy teaching live classes, I have to put that on hold for now.

So please note that there are no in-person sewing/pattern drafting classes until further notice - for individuals or as a group.

Whenever it becomes possible to hold them again, I'll be sure to put out the information as well.

However the online course in pattern drafting is still available!

I assure you the lessons are really easy to follow and even complete dressmaking novices can benefit greatly from the course as well!

Just shoot me a DM and let's get talking about signing you up!

02/02/2022

Look what I woke up to see on my feed this morning!!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

This is my student in whom I am well pleased 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Blessing of is always bursting my brain whenever I see her posts🤯🤯🤯

She's been doing an awesome job with the pattern drafting and sewing skills I taught her👏🏽👏🏽

You people need to understand my excitement.

She came to my 3-month class with ZERO experience, had never even used a sewing machine before!

Now see how far she has come🎉🎉

She was always working hard during classes and willing to try new things, so while I'm not surprised at her progress, I'm definitely bubbling with joy!!!💃🏽💃🏽

Please guys, follow her
Like her posts
And most importantly, patronise her

Blessing, you're doing well!❤️❤️

02/02/2022

If you're on this table, better come and mark the attendance register😏😏

I don't know if the time will come when I will not have to fight this battle with my students🤦🏽‍♀️

There's a reason why the steps and instructions are clearly outlined in my pattern drafting classes/videos.

Follow them and get your patterns right👌🏼
Ignore them and take anything your eyes see😂😂

I'm all for trying something different, but have it in mind that what you're trying out may not turn out as you imagined it.

So manage your expectations.

Try to stick to the instructions and stop cutting corners when drafting patterns.

Ask questions as you go and your disappointments will be reduced.

Have you experienced any 'the-reality-is-different-from-what-I-imagined' moment in your dressmaking journey?

Let me know in the comments!

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