Evolution of Traditional Fabrics

It is usually made of wool, but nowadays we can find it in varieties such as cotton, canvas, and polyester, allowing us to make more contemporary pieces, such as t-shirts, tracksuits, and sneakers. A great option to add a touch of tradition to a sporty style.

Exploring the International Journey

This pattern has Scottish origins, from the Glenurquhart valley in Inverness-shire, and was popularized by the Prince of Wales (the title given to the eldest son of the King or Queen of England), Edward VII. It was initially used by the Countess Seafield, her hunting clothes, in the early 19th century. The name of this plaid varies in some countries. In Austria it is called Esterhazy, in England, it is known as Glen Check and in Portugal and France as Prince de Galle.

Reimagined in Women’s Wear

This pattern is considered elegant and classic, widely used in tailoring, for a long time men used it, but it became popular with women. And it has been back in women’s fashion with full force since 2016. Now in 2017, this plaid appears alongside other printed pieces and appears in basic combinations with jeans. This pattern also appears in dresses, unstructured coats, asymmetrical skirts, and sneakers.

Precision of Pattern Matching

You’ve probably noticed the seam on the side of a striped or plaid garment. It may or may not be pleasing to the eye, depending on the style. But why does this happen better understand, let’s start with each step of assembling the piece.  The first is modeling, where the pattern maker will receive the layout of the piece, develop the pattern, and determine the direction of the thread in each of the parts, which will directly affect the direction of the stripes (vertical, horizontal, or bias). It will be up to the pattern maker to indicate the exact meeting point of the stripes in each of the parts of the piece.

Precision in Pattern Matching and Stitching

The same thing happens with different patterns, such as plaid, houndstooth, etc. That’s why you always need to pay attention to the fit and stitching of the piece. This detail can add great value to the piece. In our Specialization in Custom Sewing course, you will learn how to develop this process.

The Rise of PlusSize Fashion 

Plus-size fashion came to put an end to stereotypes. In the past, it was very difficult for overweight people to find suitable clothes: they would suffer prejudice when entering a store and hearing the phrase “Sorry, we don’t have your size”, a situation that became embarrassing.