The patterns are not designed to teach someone how to sew. You will need basic sewing skills to make these garments. Very few sewing/craft retail outlets carry the supplies or are even familiar with them. There is a list of mail order suppliers in the patterns. No. The silhouette in #113 is historically correct from only about 1900 to 1906. Even so the period descriptions of the “corset girdles” were that they were appropriate for “young, slight” figures.

We do not sell a pattern to make slings. There are links to free internet patterns as well as patterns for sale at sew a sling.

Yes! In fact, DivastylesHair clients have discovered that with either a sewn-in weave or Hairlocs, their hair can grow while looking

You begin by using 2 half circle patterns (HC-01) and cutting the circular part out of the square surround. Then take straight patterns (SP-01) and cut them into length-long strips and wrap them around the circle. Make sure to leave a consistent grout joint between stones as you continue around the circumference. As the circle increases in size strips may be increased in width from 1 to 2 stones wide or more.

Many of our discontinued patterns and items may still be available to our customers. If your pattern has been discontinued and we have the ability to produce that item (or items) there is a nominal charge added to the retail price for each piece. To find out if your item is available please contact us at 740-452-9000.

Yes, you can make a nursing bra pattern from a regular bra pattern by cutting two layers of the upper and lower cup from similar weight scrap fabric. From one set you will cut away the center of the cup so there is essentially a "ring" of fabric at the outside edge, which will support the breast while nursing, since the strap assembly will hook to this. The outer layer is made as usual, except the normally attached area at the centre front connector will need to be left free to flip down.

The limit is about 32 1/2 inches in either direction. Using Delicas in peyote stitch, that works out to 610 across by 450 high.

No, this is a copyrighted design that we do not give out. Copying or duplicating or even alteration of this design is illegal. No, the materials we use are chosen specifically for their elasticity and should stretch to fit should you grow, however, the measurements need to be exact for the best fit now and later. Do not add or remove inches or give us clothing sizes when giving your measurements. Follow directions on the sizing page.

PMP can take a 3D model and produce a rapid prototype, which can then be developed and modified as required. Please refer to Solid Modelling, CAD & Prototype information.

My costumes do not work out cheaply. I have a basic minimum price for each garment, which is non-negotiable. However, please ask for a price for a specific garment. I do not make patterns for sale as every costume I make is made and fitted to order.

Oil your skin frequently to deter exfoliation. Go over the henna patterns with new henna every several days, carefully retracing the lines. In many traditions, a bride does no housework as long as her hands are ornamented with henna. In Rajasthan, women who always excuse themselves from doing housework to preserve their beautiful hennaes are referred to as "Mehndi spoiled".

Every locale is different. Cost of living is lower in Oklahoma than in many areas, and we probably make less. Even so, some of our students are making $30,000 per year. Others are making much more, or less. It depends a great deal on being in the right place at the right time with the right skills. All kinds of situations exist. It's rare, of course, but multi-million dollar medical transcription services have been started by one medical transcriptionist with a dream.

A pattern is a set of flat paper shapes that serve as a guide for making a garment, such as a bridal gown. A tailor or dressmaker lays the paper pattern pieces on fabric and cuts around them. The cut pieces of fabrics are then sewn together to make the garment.