viernes, 3 de octubre de 2014

How to Sew a Flamenco Skirt – Tutorial Part 1

Anke | October 2, 2014 | Sewing Tips | No Comments

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Love to make a flamenco skirt like the one in the photos above but not sure whether you can pull it off?

It is not as hard as you might think. Let me walk you through from start to finish:

Getting Ready

The Pattern

To start get the Flamenco Skirt Pattern Carmen in your size or the one that comes closest. When choosing your size keep in mind that the skirt is designed for a very close fit and has very little ease. In case of doubt go for the larger size. Print the pattern at home and assemble it or have it printed at a print shop.

Materials & Equipment

You’ll need

2,30m of fabric for the skirt and
an additional 3m of fabric for the ruffles (assuming a fabric width of 1,50m).
0,80m of poplin lining (the skirt is lined down to where the ruffles start to allow the lower skirt part to move freely)
a normal 30cm-35cm long zipper. To make sure you can put the skirt on easily calculate hip depth (vertical measurement from waist to hip, usually 22-25cm) + 8cm for the minimum zipper length.
sewing machine and usual sewing tools (scissors, measuring tape, pins etc.)
serger (optional)

Cutting the Skirt Pieces

Cut the 7 skirt pieces

center front (1x)
side front (2x)
side back (2x)
center back (2x)

and the corresponding lining pieces. Consult the suggested fabric layout that comes with the pattern to guide you.
Also cut the front and back facing pieces from the poplin lining fabric.

: front pieces

: back pieces

: front and back facing

You can also cut the ruffles at this point (I usually do) or leave it for later. You’ll only need them once the skirt is assembled.

Go on to How to Sew a Flamenco Skirt – Tutorial Part 2

http://www.flamencodressmaking.com/2014/10/how-to-sew-a-flamenco-skirt-tutorial-part-1/

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lunes, 29 de septiembre de 2014

Costura Flamenca - Las Cositas Que Salen De Mi Taller

Aquí os dejo algunos ejemplos de mi trabajo. Los patrones que he creado y voy poniendo a vuestra disposición aquí se basan en el diseño de trajes que he creado para mis clientes, como los en las siguientes fotos. Espero que os gusten y inspiren a hacer vuestros propios trajes flamencos.
Photo Gallery by QuickGallery.com

http://patronescosturaflamenca.blogspot.com.es/2014/09/costura-moda-flamenca-galleria.html

jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2014

How to Place a Godet Skirt in a flamenca

¿Qué es un godet?

Un godet es una pieza de tela cortada a capa, a veces menos que un cuarto de circulo, a veces medio circulo o más, que se añaden en la parte baja de la falda para darla más vuelo y más peso. Lo más común es insertar godets en las costuras de una falda - un godet grande en cada costura para dar a la falda muchísimo vuelo o solo un godet en la costura trasera central, de la misma tela como el resto de la falda o de color de contraste, con o sin volantes - hay tantas opciones como te puedes imaginar.

Hay varios métodos para insertar un godet. En los siguientes vídeos, que publiqué en www.flamencodressmaking.com (mi página web dedicada a la costura flamenca en ingles), podéis ver mis dos maneras preferidas - simple y con éxito garantizado (todavía no tienen subtitulos pero es fácil seguir también sin sonido):

http://patronescosturaflamenca.blogspot.com.es/2014/09/como-insertar-godet-en-falda-flamenca.html

miércoles, 24 de septiembre de 2014

Patrón Falda de Baile Flamenco Carmen

Patrón para Falda Flamenca Carmen

Ahora puedes hacer tú misma esta falda de baile flamenco elegante, versátil, de talla alta con 5 volantes.

El patrón incluye las tallas 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46.

Encuentra todos los detalles: Patrón Falda Flamenca Carmen

En el video la puedes ver en acción (bailando Pilar Fajardo)

http://patronescosturaflamenca.blogspot.com.es/2014/09/patron-falda-flamenca-carmen.html

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miércoles, 17 de septiembre de 2014

Flashmob Sevilla – Estación Santa Justa

Flamenco on the street, train station Santa Justa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQshHAC3lr8#t=18

martes, 16 de septiembre de 2014

Flamenco radio en directo

Flamenco radio en directo

http://alacarta.canalsur.es/directo/ver/flamenco-radio

viernes, 12 de septiembre de 2014

Flamenco Fabrics Where to Buy Online

Anke | February 22, 2013 | Fabrics | No Comments

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 a good idea to ask for a sample. And, of course, make sure they ship to your country.
Here are a couple of online stores I use often and have found reliable:
For each I am listing links to the fabrics I mostly use for flamenco outfits for dancers. These fabrics are not the only ones that will work, especially if you are going to make a dress you are not going to dance in. For more information about what fabrics to use check out Flamenco Fabrics – What to Buy .
Flamentex

For plain colour crespon: http://www.flamentex.es/tejidos/Tora/
For crespon with prints: http://www.flamentex.es/tejidos/Natasha/
For elastic lace: http://www.flamentex.es/tejidos/Sixty/
For elastic velvet: http://www.flamentex.es/tipos/terciopelo/
For can can (the material used for the ruffles on the underside of a bata de cola): http://www.flamentex.es/tejidos/folies/
For firm poplin (suitable for bata de cola): http://www.flamentex.es/tipos/Popelines/ (only fabrics called “Popelin Flamenca”, others are too thin for a bata de cola)
For saten lycra (slightly elastic, suitable for bata de cola): http://www.flamentex.es/tipos/Saten_LycraRaso_Algodon_Elastico/

Ribes y Casals Online

For plain colour crespon: http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/crispy-milano-liso
For crespon with prints:
http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/crispy-milano-estampado
http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/crispy-milano-lunares-beig
http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/crispy-milano-lunar-70-mm
http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/crispy-milano-lunar-35-mm
http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/crispy-milano-lunar-7-mm
For lace: http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/encajes
For can can (the material used for the ruffles on the underside of a bata de cola): http://www.tiendatelas.com/flamenco/can-can
Pattern shop http://www.flamencodressmaking.com/
sewing studio http://www.flamencreaciones.com/?lang=en

miércoles, 10 de septiembre de 2014

What you will get

When you purchase a sewing pattern you will be able to download a file in .zip format (if you don’t have WinZip or other software to open it you can download it free here) containing several other files:

For printing at home
- The pattern(s) in pdf format for A4 and Letter size paper (you need Acrobat Reader to read the file)
- Print overview in .jpg format showing the layout of the pattern pieces on paper. It is meant to help you assemble your pattern, showing how many rows and columns make up your pattern. The exact position of the pattern pieces may differ slightly from the image, depending on pattern size and paper format. If you need help assembling your pattern you can find it explained in How to assemble your pattern.
For printing at a print/copy shop (NO assembly)
- The pattern(s) in pdf format, all pieces on one large sheet (max. 90cm wide) which you can take to your local print shop or upload to an online printing service like Fedex Office. For more information on printing your patterns at a print shop see Print Your Pattern at a Print Shop
Recommended fabric layout incl. required fabric yardage

If you choose credit card or Paypal as payment option your download will be available immediately after payment is complete. If you choose to pay via bank transfer you will receive instructions for completing the payment.
In addition, you will receive an email receipt as well a separate email containing your download link which is valid for 7 days. If you include Online File Backup Protection in your order the link remains active for 1 year.
http://www.flamencodressmaking.com/patterns/what-you-will-get/

Flamenco Skirt Pattern

Flamenco Skirt Pattern Carmen

Anke | June 6, 2013 | Flamenco Skirt Patterns, Sewing Patterns | No Comments

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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 short jacket and create many different looks.
The skirt is meant to be close fitting and starts to open up below the hip to a medium amount of flare (3.50m at the hem) for comfortable dancing. The pattern is designed for a length of 1.05m which can be easily adjusted to suit your needs.
The fabric used for the skirts in the photos is crespon and can be found at Flamentex. For more information about where to buy fabric online check out Flamenco Fabrics Where to Buy Online.

Difficulty

intermediate - requires intermediate skills

Individual sizes 4,85 € each or ALL sizes 12,90 €

Don’t forget to check out the Pattern Information page.
Not sure about your size or not up for pattern alterations?
Get the pattern made to your individual measurements

Client Projects

: sent by Lisa (Flamenco Skirt Pattern Carmen)

: sent by Julie (Flamenco Skirt Pattern Carmen)

Have you made this skirt? Send a photo to show off your work and share it with the world!

See it in Action

(FLAMENCO Y CULTURA Fragmento de la obra “Albaycín” de Antonio J. Gonzalez (piano), dancer: Pilar Fajardo):

What can I do for you?

About Me

Me in the sewing studio

What can I do for you?

I regularly make custom flamenco outfits for clients in all parts of the world. But maybe you are sewing yourself or know someone who does and prefer having your flamenco dance costume made locally.
I remember well how I started here in Spain. I had been sewing since I was a little girl but I didn’t know what an authentic flamenco dance costume was made of, what fabrics to use, what types of ruffles, how to cut sleeves so that they allow the freedom of movement required for dancing, how to make a bata de cola etc.
I have learnt a lot since then and this website is here to give you the resources you need to sew authentic flamenco dance costumes:

digital sewing patterns
general tips about flamenco outfits
sewing instructions and tutorials
reviews of books and tools I recommend

The woman behind flamencodressmaking.com

Hello, I’m Anke Herrmann – dressmaker, programmer, translator, dog lover, with an addiction to learning.
I am from Germany and have lived in Australia and the UK before, in 2004, I decided to leave the corporate world behind, move to Spain and turn a dream into reality: to combine two passions of mine – sewing and flamenco – as a dressmaker for flamenco artists, creating made to measure outfits for professional flamenco dancers, singers and flamenco enthusiasts from Andalusia and all over the world.
Please check out my Flamencreaciones website to find out more about my work.

Me having a coffee in towndigital sewing pattern

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me.

Tatted Flamenco Accessories – Adding a Unique Touch to Your Flamenco Dance Costume

Anke | April 20, 2014 | Accessories | No Comments

Tatted Flamenco Accessories – More Experiments

A few months ago I discovered tatting and I just love giving a new look to an ancient art in the form of additions to flamenco dance costumes. In an earlier post I wrote about how I stumbled upon tatting and showed some earrings I made. The addiction has gotten stronger since so today I’d like to share some of my experiments and lessons learnt in the process.
Not every flamenco dance costume lends itself to tatted adornments. But anytime elegance and delicacy is asked for I’ll consider adding a tatted touch. The variety of thread colours and quality available is virtually endless and with countless design options it is easy to make each piece one of a kind. Tatted lace is sturdy and washable so it works well with flamenco dance costumes.

I have found that very delicate pieces made from fine thread (size 10 and up) don’t work for flamenco dance costumes. A dancer on stage is too far away for anyone to appreciate the tatted detail. So for flamenco outfits I stick to thicker threads (Anchor size 6 or 8).

Shuttle Tatting or Needle Tatting?

I use both. I prefer the tighter knots of shuttle tatted lace and I prefer working with a shuttle. But using a normal shuttle with thick thread I don’t get very far. In order to avoid having to add new thread and hide ends every so often I usually needle tat the pieces.
This may change though now that I have this new wooden shuttle. It was handmade for me and, while due to its size and design it isn’t as comfortable to use as a regular shuttle, I don’t run out of thread quickly.

Want to Learn the Art of Tatting?

Check out how to tat a circle – the most basic building block of tatted lace:

Are you ready to get creative? Take Marilee Rockley’s Online Shuttle Tatting Class and jump start your imagination.

If you know how to tat Pinterest is a great source of tatting inspiration. Just a word of warning – tatting is highly addictive

My Favourite Craftsy Classes

Anke | August 7, 2014 | Favourite Classes | No Comments

I love learning. I never stop learning. I am always looking for new and better ways of doing things in order to achieve the best possible result. Even though I have been sewing for many years there is always a sewing technique or a trick or a tool that is new to me.
Like many people I prefer learning at my own pace. That’s why I prefer online courses for many things. They allow me to learn what and when it suits me and work out to be the most efficient and cost effective way to acquire a skill.
Craftsy is my first stop for learning anything related to sewing and crafts. Below you find a list of Craftsy sewing and craft classes I have taken and feel happy to recommend to you.

Check out Craftsy’s Online Classes and take your skills to a new level!

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Sew Better, Sew Faster: Garment Industry Secrets
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Sewing Designer Jeans
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Shuttle Tatting
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Jean-ius: Reverse Engineer Your Favorite Fit
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Beginner Serging: Machine Basics & Techniques
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Pant Fitting Techniques
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Sewing Machine Feet from A to Z
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Adjust the Bust: The Complete Guide
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40 Techniques Every Sewer Should Know
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Custom Fitting: Back, Neck, and Shoulders
Price: $49.99

Beyond Basic Broomstick Lace
Price: $29.99

Flamenco Fabrics – What to Buy

Anke | December 10, 2010 | Fabrics | 3 Comments

If you have decided to make a flamenco dress (or any flamenco outfit for that matter) sooner or later you will want to go shopping for fabrics. If you are not sure what to look for check out the following tips.
Since I live and work in Granada (Spain) you will find that some of the information below has a “local flavour” but you should find useful advice even if you won’t be fabric hunting in Granada.

Now what should you buy?

Most polka dot (“lunares“) prints will be polyester mix fabrics (ask for “koshivo” or “crespon“) and cost around €5 – €6/metre but there isn’t really a limit to the type of fabric you can use. Anything you like the feel and look of goes. What works best for you depends on the kind of flamenco dress you have in mind. The following tips might help you decide which fabrics to buy:

Polyester mix fabrics like koshivo or crespon can be machine washed, don’t wrinkle and don’t shrink. This makes them a good choice for your flamenco dress. They have a nice soft flow and are suitable for most flamenco outfits. They don’t weigh a lot though so if you prefer your skirt or dress without ruffles you need a fair bit of volume at the hem line to make it work.

Think twice before buying a fabric that wrinkles easily (to test crunch a corner of the fabric in your hand). Ironing a fitted dress isn’t fun and I’m not even talking about the ruffles. Unless you can always store your outfit on a hanger and don’t need to stuff it in a bag to take it to your class or performance venue better stay away from fabrics that wrinkle.

Heavier fabrics can work very well provided you choose a skirt design with little volume at the hem line and/or few ruffles. Otherwise your skirt or dress will be too heavy for you to dance comfortably.

Elastic fabrics can be a great choice, especially for practice skirts (ask for “punto de algodón” or ”punto de licra” but don’t really expect to find it in Granada). They can’t be beaten when it comes to comfort but do hold them up against light to make sure they aren’t too see-through. Some of them also cling to the body in a very unforgiving way. Medium weight fabrics with a little stretch give great results but the choice of colours and prints might be rather limited. If you consider adding ruffles check that the fabric doesn’t have a lot of vertical stretch, otherwise your skirt hem “bounces” while dancing and you might step on it or stumble.

Unless you want a practice skirt your flamenco outfit should be lined. Lining makes your garment more comfortable to wear and ensures that it won’t be see-through when the lights on stage are on. The ideal lining fabric to buy is a soft cotton mix (ask for “forro de popelín“). The choice of colours is limited so you often won’t find one that perfectly matches your fabric but this isn’t a problem. Especially if your fabric is light weight and/or has light coloured polka dots (lunares), flowers etc. it is worth considering white lining regardless of the main fabric colour. The lining fabric won’t be visible from the outside and with a white lining the colour of your lunares or flowers won’t look dull. Lay your fabric on top of white and for example black lining and see the difference – the decision is yours.

There are traditional flamenco colours, for example black or red, and there are traditional flamenco dress designs. If you are thinking of being adventurous be aware that if you choose an unusual dress design combined with an unusual fabric you will end up with a gorgeous outfit that isn’t at all “flamenco”. It is better to limit your creativity to one of the two areas – choose a traditional flamenco fabric and go wild on the design or the other way round.

The less clear your ideas of the perfect fabric colour and print are the better. If you are looking for that special tone of burgundy you are setting yourself up for frustration when shopping for fabric in Granada. Just go in with an open mind and let the materials inspire you!

If you are in Granada and wondering where to go for your flamenco fabric there is a list of fabric shops in the FAQ section of my website Flamencreaciones.

martes, 9 de septiembre de 2014

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