Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
This blog post is chockablock with information. Here is what you will find inside: I put the Winslet’s Tracy Tank through five muslin test versions to get the fit right, and uncovered a pattern with sizing inconsistencies, missing binding measurements, confusing ease allowances, and a few details that made me wonder if the company is... Continue Reading →
The mileage I put my workout clothes through is unreal. Sweat, dirt, more sweat, lots of movement, frequent washings—and yet they still hold up. But it’s time to add to my closet. I wanted to branch out with new styles that weren’t just plain leggings hacked into biker shorts. Back in July, I started exploring... Continue Reading →
By now, you may have heard about using a separate fitting waistband to simplify pant adjustments. I cover fitting waistbands in Chapter 4 of my eBook. https://youtu.be/iqK71g05jyc?feature=shared Recently, I came across a similar concept applied to bra fitting (HERE and HERE). That got me thinking—why not apply the same idea to hipbelts for the lumbar... Continue Reading →
When I updated my joggers, I figured Ryan could use an upgrade too. Instead of dusting off my self-drafted pattern, I stuck with a GreenStyle pattern. I’d already made Ryan some Gridstop fleece hiking pants using the Iron Joggers pattern, so why reinvent the wheel? Style and Fit https://youtu.be/rd8BFXfqCLo?feature=shared Check out my latest YouTube video.... Continue Reading →
Last year, I made the Simpatico leggings by Greenstyle and modified them into biker shorts for running and weightlifting. Initially, they fit well, but halfway through the year, the shorts became too big and started sliding down during runs. I took them apart, resized them to a smaller fit, and they worked for a while.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the final post in this series on balancing pant patterns! I've been exploring the ins and outs of creating a well-balanced pant using the Topo Pants pattern by Leila Makes. Each part of the journey has been about discovering what it takes to get pants to drape just right, and now it’s time... Continue Reading →
In my last post, I experimented by lowering the front crotch curve to match the back crotch curve level. This tweak helped improve the pants’ drape but led to a 1.2-inch difference between the front and back inseams. Generally, inseams should match, or the back can be a bit shorter—up to about 1/2 inch. If... Continue Reading →
In Part 1, I introduced the Topo Pant pattern from Leila Makes and discussed how to find the drapelines and balance lines (kneeline and crotchline). What makes this pattern unique is that the front piece has a curved side seam while the back has a straight side seam. In Part 2, I adjusted the front... Continue Reading →
If you’re new to this series, I recommend checking out Part 1 before diving into Part 2. In this series, I’m studying the principles of balance for pants. I’m using the Topo Pants pattern from Leila Makes as my example. The front pattern piece has a typical curved side seam, but the back has a... Continue Reading →
I recently tried to fit the Topo Pants by Leila Makes, but I had to put the project on hold because I couldn’t get the pant legs to hang straight. Since then, I’ve been thinking about these pants a lot. The way they’re drafted is pretty unique. The front pattern piece has a normal curved... Continue Reading →
Sleeves and the neckband are the final step in my t-shirt workflow and the one I'm least familiar with! However, I highly recommend watching this YouTube video first so we can all understand the basics of sleeves! https://youtu.be/9k7LBRdKzx0?feature=shared Here are the previous steps in my workflow: Shoulders Armhole Lower Body Preparing The Pattern This series... Continue Reading →
My t-shirt workflow so far has been focusing on the body. I am working my way slowly from the shoulders down to the hem. In Part 1, I focused on the shoulders. In Part 2, I focused on the armhole. In this section, I will focus on body length and width changes. Preparing the Pattern... Continue Reading →
