DESCRIPTION: The designs in the Marden shirt Hack Kit have been created so that you can use one tutorial on its own, or play mix and match for a complete pattern overhaul. And, you can apply everything you learn in this Hack Kit to any pattern of a similar style that you may already have in your stash!
The hacks included in this resource
Collars and Necklines
- Creating a bias cut collar
- Creating new collar shapes
- Peter pan collar
- Band collar
- Creating a V-neck
- Lowering a neckline
Sleeves and Cuffs
- Altering cuff shape
- Adding fullness to sleeve cuff
- Adding fullness to sleeve cap + cuff
- Adjusting the length of a cap sleeve
- Removing cuff and placket to create a regular sleeve
Button Plackets
- Creating a grown-on front placket
- Drafting a partial placket
- Drafting a facing (to work with a button placket)
Altering the body of a shirt
- Removing panel lines
- Removing placket and front opening
- Relocating the side seam
- Creating a high-low hem
- Creating a shaped hem
- Checking hem flow through
- Lengthening a shirt pattern to create a dress
- Add a zip opening to the back
Yokes and adding volume
- Adding yoke seams
- Adding gathers
- Adding a yoke and centre back pleat
Pockets
Drafting pocket flaps
Drafting in-seam pockets
Drafting patch pockets