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The Small Pattern Adjustment That Can Make a Sleeve Look More Sculptural

The Small Pattern Adjustment That Can Make a Sleeve Look More Sculptural

Learn the simple pattern-drafting secret that gives sleeves a structured, high-fashion look. This small change to the sleeve cap can elevate your handmade garments.
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How a Forward Shoulder Seam Changes the Attitude of a Jacket

How a Forward Shoulder Seam Changes the Attitude of a Jacket

Discover how the placement of a jacket's shoulder seam, a subtle detail in tailoring, can fundamentally alter its fit, comfort, and overall style.
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The Armhole Shape That Separates Fashion Volume From Unnecessary Bulk

The Armhole Shape That Separates Fashion Volume From Unnecessary Bulk

Discover how the shape and placement of a garment's armhole can be the difference between a stylish, voluminous silhouette and a bulky, ill-fitting one.
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How Designers Create a Waist Without Adding a Belt or Visible Seam

How Designers Create a Waist Without Adding a Belt or Visible Seam

Discover the hidden techniques designers use to create a defined waist, from internal corsetry and bias cuts to strategic draping and darting.
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Why the Best Oversized Coats Still Have Precisely Controlled Necklines

Why the Best Oversized Coats Still Have Precisely Controlled Necklines

Discover why the secret to a great oversized coat isn't its volume, but the careful tailoring and structure of its neckline.
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What Happens When a Designer Builds a Garment From the Back Forward

What Happens When a Designer Builds a Garment From the Back Forward

Explore the unconventional design process of building a garment from the back forward and how it reshapes our understanding of clothing.
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Why Some Minimal Dresses Require More Pattern Pieces Than Embellished Gowns

Why Some Minimal Dresses Require More Pattern Pieces Than Embellished Gowns

Discover why the simplest-looking dresses are often the most complex to create, involving more pattern work than their heavily decorated counterparts.
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Why a Garment Can Fit Correctly and Still Look Proportionally Wrong

Why a Garment Can Fit Correctly and Still Look Proportionally Wrong

Ever try on clothes that technically fit but just look... off? Learn the stylist's secrets to proportion, balance, and visual weight.
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The Waistline Clue That Helps Date a Period Costume

The Waistline Clue That Helps Date a Period Costume

Learn how the shifting waistline in historical fashion, from the high empire waist to the 1920s dropped waist, serves as a key to dating period costumes.
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Willy Chavarria’s Subversive Take on Fashion Has Changed Pop Culture For Good

Willy Chavarria’s Subversive Take on Fashion Has Changed Pop Culture For Good

The Mexican American designer, who has dressed Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny, has created a brand that’s radically cool
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Author Terry Newman Explores 'Cool Mothers' in New Book, Highlighting Individual Style and Confidence

Author Terry Newman Explores 'Cool Mothers' in New Book, Highlighting Individual Style and Confidence

Author Terry Newman Explores 'Cool Mothers' in New Book, Highlighting Individual Style and Confidence
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Julia Stiles' Best & Worst Looks From Her Iconic Movies

Julia Stiles' Best & Worst Looks From Her Iconic Movies

Julia Stiles has been a fashion icon for decades now, but not all of her outfits in films have been as great. These are both her best and worst 'fits.