


Flamenco Skirt Pattern Carmen
Look your best in this elegant, flattering high waist flamenco skirt with 5 medium sized circular ruffles. It will be the most versatile piece in your flamenco dancer wardrobe. Wear it with a top or blouse tucked in or over the skirt, combine it with a short vest or...
Pattern Circular Ruffles 15cm
Experiment with 4 versions of a 15cm wide circular ruffle: Full for lots of volume (and weight) Medium for a “normal” amount of volume for dancing Loose and Extra Loose for a slightly waivy and light weight look of your ruffles Each version is contained in...
Flamenco Fabrics Where to Buy Online
If you are not based in or visiting Spain you are probably wondering where to buy fabrics for your flamenco dress. If you don’t find anything suitable in your local fabric store your next best option is to buy online. Before buying large amounts of fabric it is...
“Fit for Real People” by Pati Palmer and Marta Alto
Whether you make your own patterns or buy them, a pattern remains a pattern – a two dimensional representation of a three dimensional human body, based on certain assumptions about body proportions. So no matter how many measurements you take, which pattern...
“The Complete Book of Sewing” – a Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Every Technique
No matter if you sew for a living or just as a hobby, at some point you’re not quite sure how to best insert that invisible zipper, finish off that neckline, insert that lining etc. There are plenty of books around that help you in moments like this. The one I...
“Patternmaking for Fashion Design” by Helen Joseph Armstrong
Patternmaking is an integral part of my day to day work. Since my flamenco dancer clients are looking for individual designs there are times when I face a challenge: an unusual dress cut, collar, sleeve etc. That’s when a good reference book becomes invaluable....
Video Tutorial – How to Insert a Godet (Method 2)
Following the first video tutorial about how to insert a godet into a seam I created this second one explaining another method to achieve the same result. The difference lies in the sequence of the steps performed. I use both techniques – the first one when I...