New Patterns and Classes!

The Kimono Cowl Blouse

This pattern channels Schiaparelli during the very elegant 1930's.  This pattern has only one pattern piece which is cut four times on the bias and seamed at the center front,  back, sleeve and the side seams. The front neck naturally falls in a small cowl also and the sleeves fit tightly at the forearm.  It has cowl trick to hold those folds!  8 - 18.

The MV Bias Pullover

This pattern has all the fundmental elements of a Vionnet design, a simple interesting cut, ease of wear and a look driven by the wide choice of fabrics.  This one done in silk twill.  It's cut with a single pattern piece, has bound edges some interesting variations such as, a bias turtleneck collar or even a knitted collar and ribbed bands.  SML.

The CC Fold Skirt

This skirt is deceptively simple, using a single pattern piece in a design with no vertical skirt seams  visible.  It closes with two adjustable bias sashes creating a single front fold which hides a zipper on the right side. The skirt is cut on the straight and has a contour facing at the back waist.  8 - 18

 NOTE:  While it is a violation of the copyright  to copy and sell CFPD patterns as they are, some may be used for production purposes.  If your company wishes to use CFPD patterns/designs for production, please contact us for information on available uses at no cost.

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• A perfect time & place for Perfect Pants with Sabine David, June 22, 23, 24 in San Francisco.  This is a class on the very famous Rundschau system of pattern making used by the most skilled tailors in the world. If you are on the fence about Sabine David's Perfect Pants class, it is filling fast and early -- since we still have a while to go, it looks like a last minute decision can't happen with this one.  Limit 15.  Register now.   

• The Art of the Cut
  Two Sessions: Saturday, May 26 OR Sunday, May 27,10-4pm, at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond Campus, Vancouver, Canada. Cost: $220.The Fashion & Technology Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University has invited me north to teach a Vionnet Master Draping Class  -- the famous black satin Vionnet gown from the book, Draping, The Art and Craftsmanship of Fashion Design.  Kwantlen's facilities are wonderful, within a short walk from the hotel, close to the airport -- terrific dining too!  It is always a great time!  Request Information,  Register now.  

Continuing the series from Draping, The Art and Craftsmanship of Fashion Design, we are back on tract with the YSL Le Smoking pantsuit -- newly in demand, as we focus on recovering from over a decade of war.  The original look is forever seared our minds by Marlene Dietrich during WWII -- it inspired YSL and it's still powerful.  There are very few items of clothing that simultaneously symbolize hard times and luxury.  This suit is there.  Registration is open!