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(Take your measurements, waistline to ankle, to get the right length) What you should always consider is the width of the hemline: To get a beautifully flowing skirt, you need not only to lengthen but also to widen the pattern
A fit-and-flare silhouette creates shape through the body with natural movement through the skirt, while front and back yoke detailing adds a clean, Western-inspired finish
Grades of muslin are known by such names as book, mull, swiss, and sheeting. Tailors and designers use muslin for their toiles, or mock-ups, a practice which lent to the toiles themselves simply being called muslins (Fig
Whether the sleeves are adorned with delicate lace or feature a simple design, they add a timeless charm to the dress