Build a design file: here's how to turn a stack of torn-out magazine pages into a powerful tool for design inspiration

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A stash of design pages can be a useful source of new ideas when styling garments. New designs are created by cutting a wonderful image into strips or swatches or tearing them apart and rearranging them. A fashion designer shares guidelines on how to use these design pages better.

Fashion designers, Fashion design

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Pocket play

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Pattern designer Diane Ericson offers a variation of techniques in making free-hanging pockets. Portable pockets can be made practically in all types of fabrics using different styles, color and closure placements. They can also be used to highlight a certain garment element.

Design and construction, Pockets, Textile design

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A design board for sewers

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A design board can be of great benefit when designing garments, enabling better visualization and the evolvement of ideas. Issues concerning the method of making one and suggestions for its use are presented.

Equipment and supplies, Dressmaking

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