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Adapting your patterns

Mary

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When I was making the Lord of the Rings wedding dress, I had a sketch the bride wanted and a few photos. I ended up taking the body from one pattern, the sleeves from another, and then changing the skirt by opening up the train area and using newspaper to fill in the gaps.
 
A smart way to create custom designs is by combining different pattern elements. Using newspaper to make modifications for train designs is a practical method for adjusting the fit before you cut the final fabric
 
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