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Let's talk garment structuring theory

I'm making a pleated skirt today. What does this look like and why? Since this is a blog about binders, I understand if this feels like an irrelevant post for you, but if you comfortably can, stick with me on this one.

For starters, I have already knit an elastic waistband.

Something I like about doing this (and perhaps this says more about the tension I use while knitting than specific properties of the waistband) is that when I cast off thin bands like this, they tend to curve like I would need a waist band to in order to sit properly at the waist. It also adds a little give for gathered tops and bottoms, allowing me to be intentional about shaping different parts of the body.

Pleated skirts are all about creating volume. You fold the pleats deeper or shallower to build more fabric and fullness into it, allowing people to create the impression of a narrow waist and wide hips, regardless of the presence of such.

This is because when you want to make something appear smaller (in the case of a skirt, perhaps the waistline) then you don't restrict that area. You add to the places immediately above and below. In doing so, you create the impression of smallness.

So how does this play into binder construction? Well, our goal in this moment is to make the chest look smaller and flatter. Compression is an obvious way to do this, but on its own, it is less likely to visibly "rescale" or "reshape" the area as well as if, for example, one "added volume" to the shoulders and waist, and "reduced volume" at the hips. As counter-intuitive as it may seem, reducing the visible impact of breast tissue may go better when you are highlighting compression of the breast and hip/belly tissue while "padding out" the shoulders and waist. This is sort of the inverse of how you create the impression of an hourglass figure! Compress the waist, add volume to the bust and hip.

The most interesting experiment, for me, will be learning how to add volume to the waist, as this can't just be done with looser clothes, it will need to be structured in, and the waist isn't necessarily a common place people do this, so I may need to play around more with pattern drafting and construction to find the abdominal equivalent of 80s shoulder pads lol

#would love to hear from folks if they play around with this starting place and how it goes #structured garment theory #adding volume #reducing volume #diy #sewing

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How to Choose Mickey finn Dresses to Impeachment Your Creature Shape

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If Your Hair Could Talk What Would It Say?

You may buy into the Gospel According to St L'Oreal but is your hair buying it? In other words if your hair could talk what would it be telling you? Would it have an opinion about the shampoo you use? Would it share a take on all the hot styling tools you unleash on it? Does it really care what color it is or is sheen in the sun more important? And what's up with that cut? Problem is some of us change hair styles or hair color so frequently we make a Kardashian marriage look like a life-long commitment in comparison. And what we don't know about hair care would make a John Frieda consultant blush. So let's see if we can't bump that Hair IQ of yours up a bit. Take mousse. If you use one you want one that is heat activated. The best will condition your hair as you aim the blow dryer on your moussed-up locks too. And just imagine having to skip a day or two because you hair became too silky and smooth. That sound was your hair clapping. Another way to add volume is with volumizing spray. Here again heat activated helps. Plus if it has silicone to boost the shine quotient that's an added plus. Because silicones cover the hair strands, and seal the cuticle shut. Result? More shine. Of course too much silicone and your hair will fall flat. But using such a volumizing product that has just the right amount, will get a thumbs up from your locks, you can count on it. Tip: I know you know this, but sleeping on a satin pillowcase can help keep the cuticles on your strands calm. Unlike cotton, satin doesn't ruffle the outside of your strands, making for smoother, shinier hair. Even better the magic happens while you sleep. It's a simple hair care trick that's easily overlooked. Don't you be guilty of overlooking it. We all could use a little hair spray's help from time to time. The best of them will give you a one two punch of great hold that oozes flexibility. Seems like that would be mutually exclusive I know. Like you could have one or the other. Well, we can see you've been living in a helmet head world. Because anymore there are actually products that can deliver flexible hold. And guess what? Your hair will be most grateful if you would but buy them. Shampoo is certainly something no hair diva can live without. Here you want a gentle product that smoothes the cuticle while keeping dreaded frizz in check. Fact is when used in concert with a better than average conditioner you'll stop frizz and flyaways in their tracks. While having super smooth hair to put on display for all eyes to see. Yes, even his. And won't your hair be proud? Here's what your hair might whisper about coloring. Too much too often and then next thing you know is your locks are looking like they were stolen from a retired scarecrow. And is that the look you want? Sure you hair may feel like it's bouncier, even possessing new found fullness after coloring. Which is good. (The science tells you the chemicals brew used tends to swell the shaft of your strands while roughening up the cuticle just enough to create that effect in case you care.) The trick is to focus on treating your colored hair with care and to color in moderation. Doing both will keep the straw man at bay. Finally if your hair could talk a big secret it would reveal would be how to avoid listless, lifeless hair that just sits there. Movement is sexy. Looking lush and full is healthy. How do you get that? Come closer. The answer lies in subtle layering. That's right. If you want hair that looks alive, that enhances your overall appearance with softness that beckons, think delicate layers and face flattering and framing pieceiness. If that's a word. Look. Bad hair days are unavoidable. They can happen to the best of us. And often they arrive without warning. One day you're a budding hair model. The next you're looking for a bag to wear over your head. But if your hair could talk and had the chance to advise you, bad hair days would likely be rarer. Since as you can see, everything from the styling products you buy to the cut you request your stylist to deliver can have an effect on how your hair looks. Sometimes for the better. But all too often they work in concert for the worse. Don't let that be said of your hair.

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