Le Petit Théâtre Dior - Making of "Miss Dior" dress

STITCH and STRUCTURE Jean Draper

I bought this book because I was intrigued by the sample on the cover. I wanted to find out how it was made. The section about this technique is very short and makes it sound so easy.

There was a lot more variety of techniques in the book than I had expected. It covers design as well as experimental ways of constructing new fabrics and using them to produce 3D constructions. Each chapter finishes with suggestions as to 'further work: you could......'

It is a book for browsing and inspiration. I haven't tried following any of the techniques yet. I will let you know when I have!

Digital Magazines / 01

Digital Magazines are a great source of inspirational ideas. Some magazines may be familiar to you in the printed form but there are so many more available. On the left hand side of this post is a list of digital magazines for you to browse may I suggest making yourself a tea or coffee before you start and make sure you are sitting in a comfortable chair...:)

To start you off below is a huge 188 page magazine - 'basic fashion design sourcing ideas' while this magazine has been written for students, I'm sure you will find something of interest to inspire you....  Happy reading.

Please do leave a comment below, with a page number, if you see something that may interest others....