How to Make a Model Suit
When designing a line of clothing, creating an initial model of the pieces is an important step. This is particularly true when you are designing suits, as the potential wearers are going to want to try the style on, feel its fabric and ensure that the fit is correct for them. When doing this, you may want to incorporate current trends or focus on a completely classical look. Decide on your design's ambiance before you begin sewing the pieces together. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fabric
- Tracing paper
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Dressmaker's pins
- Sewing machine
- Needle
- Thread
Instructions
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Determine for whom the design is destined. Ask yourself if you are designing a look for business workers, trend followers or those interested in good craftsmanship and longevity of the piece. These factors will determine the best design approach to take. For instance, if you are hoping to market to conservative buyers who want to purchase a suit that lasts for years, incorporating bold stripes or embroidery may not be the best option.
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Find the correct fabric. This may be determined by the season, as a wool suit works well in the winter, but linen is preferable in the summer.
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Decide on the features you want to include. If you are looking to enhance your wearer's physique, consider broadening the suit's shoulders while tapering the waist to fit close to the body. If you want to make the suit a bit warmer for winter wear, include a double-breasted silhouette. For a single-breasted suit, decide on whether you want a double- or single-button stance. The lapels can either be widened or narrowed depending on the current trends.
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Include detailing. Most detailing, such as topstitching and the number of pockets, must be decided upon early in the creation process. After all, it's difficult to go back after the suit has been sewn together to include other elements. However, if you want to highlight the suit's impeccable cut rather than focusing on enhancements, tailor the suit well to the wearer's body.
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Design the trousers. Though most of the focus goes on the suit jacket and waistcoat, the trousers are no less important. Decide if you want them to be slender in the leg or wide, and choose the waistline placement.
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Draw drafts of the suit to ensure that you are happy with its look. Take measurements on your model to determine the length and width of each piece on the suit, such as the sleeves, trouser legs and lapels.
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Draw each of the pieces onto tissue paper and cut them out individually. Pin the pieces to the fabric and cut the fabric out accordingly.
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Sew the suit together, keeping the fabric's facing sides together as you do so. This will keep the seams all on the inside of the garments. Try the suit out on your model and make any necessary adjustments to the suit's fit.
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