#elfkincouture — Public Fediverse posts

Here are completion pix of Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. With a cut-on waistband and fly and oodles of hand stitching, they are a love letter to classic #tailoring. More details in the alts. #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture

Here are completion pix of Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. With a cut-on waistband and fly and oodles of hand stitching, they are a love letter to classic #tailoring. More details in the alts. #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture

Here are completion pix of Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. With a cut-on waistband and fly and oodles of hand stitching, they are a love letter to classic #tailoring. More details in the alts. #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture

Here are completion pix of Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. With a cut-on waistband and fly and oodles of hand stitching, they are a love letter to classic #tailoring. More details in the alts. #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture

Here are completion pix of Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. With a cut-on waistband and fly and oodles of hand stitching, they are a love letter to classic #tailoring. More details in the alts. #sewing #fashion #ElfkinCouture

I’m about to turn into a pumpkin, but Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are nearly done with the waistband now closed and the belt loops tacked down. Pinstripes + cut-on waistband = visual magic. #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

I’m about to turn into a pumpkin, but Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are nearly done with the waistband now closed and the belt loops tacked down. Pinstripes + cut-on waistband = visual magic. #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

I’m about to turn into a pumpkin, but Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are nearly done with the waistband now closed and the belt loops tacked down. Pinstripes + cut-on waistband = visual magic. #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

I’m about to turn into a pumpkin, but Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are nearly done with the waistband now closed and the belt loops tacked down. Pinstripes + cut-on waistband = visual magic. #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

I’m about to turn into a pumpkin, but Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers are nearly done with the waistband now closed and the belt loops tacked down. Pinstripes + cut-on waistband = visual magic. #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

It’s a trip to Zippertown this afternoon as I put the fly into Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. Is the whole affair being hand sewn for maximum precision and softness? You betcha! #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

It’s a trip to Zippertown this afternoon as I put the fly into Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. Is the whole affair being hand sewn for maximum precision and softness? You betcha! #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

It’s a trip to Zippertown this afternoon as I put the fly into Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. Is the whole affair being hand sewn for maximum precision and softness? You betcha! #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

It’s a trip to Zippertown this afternoon as I put the fly into Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. Is the whole affair being hand sewn for maximum precision and softness? You betcha! #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

It’s a trip to Zippertown this afternoon as I put the fly into Nick’s #PinstripeTrousers. Is the whole affair being hand sewn for maximum precision and softness? You betcha! #sewing #ElfkinCouture #tailoring

A tip from #PatternDrafting world wherein Jeff's shirt pattern needed altering yesterday: this is the fastest and most accurate way to find the pivot (notch) point on an armscye. Details in the alt text.

Related: any sleeve cap drafting method that involves more than a French curve is wasting your time. #sewing #ElfkinCouture

A tip from #PatternDrafting world wherein Jeff's shirt pattern needed altering yesterday: this is the fastest and most accurate way to find the pivot (notch) point on an armscye. Details in the alt text.

Related: any sleeve cap drafting method that involves more than a French curve is wasting your time. #sewing #ElfkinCouture

A tip from #PatternDrafting world wherein Jeff's shirt pattern needed altering yesterday: this is the fastest and most accurate way to find the pivot (notch) point on an armscye. Details in the alt text.

Related: any sleeve cap drafting method that involves more than a French curve is wasting your time. #sewing #ElfkinCouture

A tip from #PatternDrafting world wherein Jeff's shirt pattern needed altering yesterday: this is the fastest and most accurate way to find the pivot (notch) point on an armscye. Details in the alt text.

Related: any sleeve cap drafting method that involves more than a French curve is wasting your time. #sewing #ElfkinCouture

A tip from #PatternDrafting world wherein Jeff's shirt pattern needed altering yesterday: this is the fastest and most accurate way to find the pivot (notch) point on an armscye. Details in the alt text.

Related: any sleeve cap drafting method that involves more than a French curve is wasting your time. #sewing #ElfkinCouture

The commission for Paul's #RibbonShirt, easily the queerest of its kind ever to exist, is done! Chad helped me with a quick photo shoot in the dining room before packing this beauty up for debut next week.

Like all #ElfkinCouture, this is a one of a kind design translated to a custom, made to measure pattern that's been thrice fitted exactly to Paul's figure.

#sewing #fashion #couture #art #lgbtq

The last row of basting stitches, whip basting to be exact, have gone into Paul’s #RibbonShirt. I’m so excited to be almost done with this commission, I could just spit! #sewing #ElfkinCouture

Sleeves on Paul’s #RibbonShirt are attached and fabulized with ribbon racing stripes. All that’s left are the collar, hem, and a million invisible hand tacking stitches to hold all of that fringe in perfect position where it weaves through the horizontal ribbons on the chest and back. #sewing #ElfkinCouture

Sides and shoulders seams are all closed up, with French seams of course, and the fringe is tacked in place. Sleeves to be attached momentarily onto Paul’s #RibbonShirt. #sewing #ElfkinCouture

The contrasting button plackets on Paul's #RibbonShirt are done. And chock fulla #ElfkinCouture #sewing details!

Blush pink interlining on the facings masks the strong line that the darker facing would otherwise show on the front. Butterflied placket attachment seam, and even ribbon ends are graded, to reduce bulk. The obligatory basting to hold everything precisely in place. Fell stitching on the inner facing and invisible slips stitching to secure them from gaping.

The kaftan interlude has ended, and I’m back at Paul’s #RibbonShirt today. Next step: attach contrasting button plackets/convertible collar facings. #sewing #ElfkinCouture