The Haslam System of Dresscutting - Introduction to an original method for drafting vintage dresses

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou for watching this video. Please let me know what you enjoyed and any tips or suggestions for new videos. Friendly constructive criticism is definitely welcomed to help me improve my content. You can also find the accompanying blog article on my website here: www.atelier-limonova.co.uk/post/my-haslam-dresscutting-journey-introduction

[@funkypunkypine]

I just discovered you. This is such an impressive video...and the fact that it's your first one is just incredible. Well done! Also, I'm sad to see that you stopped uploading 2 years ago. I hope you come back!

[@kikkiskoogholmertz1520]

What a lovely video! I’m looking forward to seeing you work with Haslam. So far I’ve only looked at the pattern books myself, not started with drafting.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou. I hope you'll be inspired to give it a go. I'm so glad this project is finally giving me the motivation to do something I've been thinking about for years!

[@katherinewolf8125]

Looking forward to learning along with you. I've heard of Lutterloh, but this is the first time I've heard of Haslam.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

That's wonderful. I hope you are tempted to try the Haslam system. There are so many beautiful patterns. I've heard of the Lutterloh system and understand the principle of the "Golden Rule" but I've never actually tried it. Maybe something to add to my repertoire later ;)

[@karenhill5945]

Congratulations on your channel and your bravery! Your depth of knowledge is inspiring! Well done you!

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

I’m so happy I’ve found you! Please don’t stop! There is such a great need for this system. I’m new to it and there are so many more people who are too. I’m a new subscriber and I pray you will continue with many many more to come. Your editing is spot on too! Best wishes always! Mrs. Williams

[@chetwyndconservation2231]

What an absolutely charming presence you have! I just bought my first Haslam foundation and pattern books, and am looking forward to getting started. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and help the rest of us along the way!

[@TheSillyfrankie]

I love this video! Its so well edited and produced, you're a really pleasant presenter :) I've tried a few Haslam draftings but haven't been successful yet, so I'm looking forward to the rest of your videos so I can see how someone else approaches them 🌼🌼

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much for your kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I wish you success with your next Haslam project. Please feel free to get in touch if there are any stages you'd particularly like to see on video. I can't guarantee I'll be able to master them successfully either but I'm hoping that sharing these videos will help us all learn something together.

[@Iamgone1961]

What a lovely breath of fresh air you are! I’m really looking forward to watching your journey 👏👏👏🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@shannonprouse9976]

So glad you are doing videos on the Haslam System! I’m just getting started with it and funnily enough, I was going to make a slip for my first project too 😉 It will be great to see how you get on!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much! I follow you on Instagram so I'm looking forward to seeing your slip. I hope it goe well for you. Any tips gratefully accepted ;) Do let me know if you find any parts of the process that you think would be really helpful to show on video.

[@reapervampire]

I'm surprised this your first video, the camera work and editing are very well done! Subscribed!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

That's really kind of you to say. It's been a dream of mine for at least two years so I've spent a lot of time watching other videos on KZbin and getting a feel for how I wanted mine to look. It's a steep learning curve to actually be able to achieve what I can imagine but it's definitely worth the effort and I'm really enjoying the journey. Thankyou so much for subscribing.

[@jelenadavydenko3906]

What a wonderful first video, Joanne😍😍😍😍 I couldn’t wait but hope that you will show a dress sewn according to this technique in the end😍♥️☺️. Can’t wait to see how you make the slip 🌸🌸🌸

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much. i will definitely be making some dresses using this system and I already have plans for a coat from one of the 19400s books incorporating some Latvian ribbons

[@jeanetteh6842]

Very polished presentation. Good luck with your channel!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou very much for your support. It's really encoraging to know people are enjoying the videos.

[@dianadivadiamond]

It was a pleasure watching your video. You're one of the most delightful looking person on this channel. You'll make others want to watch even if they're not interested at all in Vintage styles. Can't wait for the next one.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thanyou so much for your kind comment. It's really encouraging to now people are enjoying the channel. Next video coming soon...

[@letitiabejancu7167]

This was great, I can’t wait for your next videos! 🤗

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou. I'm looking forward to making the next video soon.

[@24ntk]

Thank you for literally being the first haslam pattern help I've come across on here! Subscribed and gleefully await further content!!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

I'm so happy that people are finding this useful. I too have searched in vain for Haslam videos in the past so I decided to listen to the advice: "If you can't find what you're looking for, create it!". i think it's going to be a really fun journey and it's so nice to know people are coming along with me :)

[@abeginnersneedle]

I look forward to seeing you create garments from this system!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou very much. Me too! It's been a while since I've been able to sew or film, but I'm excited to be starting the videos again very soon.

[@asunshineylife4689]

I can’t believe this is your first video!! This video was absolutely delightful and so well made!! I have been sewing all my life and adore vintage patterns. I am now 40, and after having 8 children I have found my measurements don’t quite always correspond with ready made pattern measurements. I’ve begun exploring the haslam method to be able to make vintage fashions that will suit my body type. I cannot wait to watch the rest of your videos and follow your journey. Thank you for sharing such a lovely video!

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Omg! This is so awesome

[@dorothyvernon7583]

Thank you for taking us all down this path! I am looking forward to tagging along.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

You're welcome. I'm so happy to know people are keen to join in and learn about this system with me.

[@wendyb7993]

Well done I am fascinated by this system thanks for your information 🥳🥳

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much for your comment. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. I've also been fascinated by this system for years, so it's great fun to be finally trying it out and it's really encouraging to know others are finding my explorations useful too.

[@iamwarlock1292]

Your channel came up in my feed, I think because I have just taken up sewing again after 40 years. We used to learn this in school but I am re-learning and am very interested in the Haslam System. Years ago I had the Lutterloh system but life got in the way. And I love vintage-style clothes, particularly the 1920s - 1940s. I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of your videos. Many thanks!

[@rawdathabet3856]

Thank you, looking forward to learn more about haslam,I'm in deep love with vintage styles

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Me too! Ever since my Grandad introduced me to vintage music and films, I've been in love with vintage styles. I was just a teenager then and my Mum used to make my dresses for me but the passion only grows and I love being able to create the looks I love so much :) The Haslam System opens the door to so many incredible designs.

[@amandahestdalen9751]

Your video was excellent! Great pace, beautifully edited, just enough content. SUBSCRIBED!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou very much for your comment. It's really encouraging to get such kind feedback about the videos.

[@kaytiej8311]

Just found you and really appreciating your dedication to this form of pattern. I'm expecting to learn lots as I follow along with you.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

That's very kind of you to say so. Thankyou so much for joining me on this journey and I hope you will enjoy trying the pattern too. More videos coming soon...

[@roseannbrady3915]

So grateful that you are doing this. I have been wanting to try this do so long but wasn't sure how to get started. Looking forward to your future videos!!!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

You're welcome. I guessed I wasn't the only one curious about this system so I'm really happy that people are excited to see how this project turns out. Thankyou for your support.

[@vintagelife5195]

Great intro! Your style looks great. Im looking forward to seeing what you have in store.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou very much.

[@kerrymcilwaine]

Great vlog, very nicely done. I love vintage clothing too. I have the Lutterloh system ( but haven’t used it yet) so I’ll interested to see if there any similarities. Look forwards to the next video, well done x

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much for your comment. I find all of these different drafting systems so interesting but this is the only one I've tried so far. Hoping to put a new video into production very soon: I've unfortuantely been out of action for a while.

[@inthepubagaineh6318]

You are superb…

[@sueanngardiner6161]

absolutely wonderful video. Can't wait to see more

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou, Sueann. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. I'm having a great time making them and learning lots of new skills along the way so there will be new content very soon :)

[@rebeccaespinosa7574]

Very nice indeed. Superb presenting. Well done. Yay. Looking forward to learning more with you. I’m trying a slip as well. 🙂

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much. I'm really glad to know others are joining in with the creative adventure. It's really inspiring me.

[@brittanykay51]

I'm so excited for this series! I purchased a set of patterns and the instructions a year ago but have been too intimidated to start! I'm not especially good at knowing which steps to do in order without explicit directions so I may need to pick up the green book you showed here.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

I would definitely recommend "The Haslam Guide to Practical Dressmaking and Tailoring" if you can find a copy. Mine was a very thoughtful Christmas gift from my brother a few years ago. I'm not sure how easy it is to find though, but any dressmaking guide from the period would be helpful. I also plan to cover the steps for construction given in the Haslam guide in future videos.

[@patriciakellyadams134]

I'm excited to go on this journey with you.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

So glad to hear you're joining in :) I think I will include the opportunity for everyone who sews along with me to submit some pictures of their finished slips to feature in the finale video of the series. Watch this space.

[@cfleyfel855]

You are a charming young lady and I appreciate all the work you put in to teach us to make those beautiful dresses. I am using Lutterloh and it does not have those gorgeous vintage patterns in their collections but I think there might be similarities with the Haslam system. I am ready to learn!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou! I believe there are vintage versions of Lutterloh available too, and other vintage designs that used a very similar ruler system for drafting. You might enjoy checking out theuglydame.blogspot.com/ as this blogger makes beautiful vintage dresses using Lutterloh and sometimes hosts Lutterloh sew-alongs. But I'm so glad you're joining us on the Haslam journey too. You can never have too many vintage patterns!

[@asurya8797]

That's a great channel, thank you for sharing. Would LOVE to see all your creations. I am fascinated with the forties as well. ❤

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much. I love forties designs too: I really enjoy the restrained elegance. Although I'm also a lover of very full-skirted 1950s looks! I hope to do more videos in the future exploring different aspects of my vintage sewing too.

[@RivkahSong]

I will absolutely subscribe! I love the editing with the remote and you have an endearing cheeky smile that is just adorable. I've always wanted to learn about custom dressmaking and can't wait to learn along with you!

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much, Rivkah. I have to admit I loved filming that bit and couldn't wait to play it back to my husband when I'd finished editing it! I'm really glad you enjoyed it too.

[@iluvmusic375]

I just have to say that this is a great video. Informative and enjoyable.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou very much: it's really great to know they're enjoyable and useful.

[@ChrissieXYZ]

Just discovered & enjoying your fascinating channel, & I am catching up with your videos. I have watched them back to front! haha

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much and sorry there's been a such a long break since my last video. I hope to have a new one ready soon.

[@julespea9793]

Just found you what a wonderful video. Never heard of the Haslam system so very interested. Especially as I have just bought sure fit design system which looks very much like this.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Yes, there are many system that work in similar ways and think that the skills probably complement each other very well across systems. Really glad you enjoyed the video.

[@lindsaygoodwin3140]

Thanks so much. please continue making videos!

[@carmenita7583]

Very nice presentation, and easy to understand the steps. Thank you. I would like to know where I can find or buy the ruler, thanks

[@emmalouize]

Amazing! Please keep making videos ❤️ exactly what I was looking for so you won my subscription.

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thnkyou so much. There will definitely be more videos in the future, but maybe not for a little while as we are expecting our little one to arrive very soon. I really appreciate your subscription though and I hope I will be able to make more useful videos on the Haslam System in the future.

[@patriciarodriguez3863]

I just found ur sight when punching in haslam dressmaking I wonder if this works on ALL body types and measurements cause my measurements are 46 44 49 do u think it goes that high ? I am looking at buying a book but need to know if it works for my size and thank u so much I am subscribed

[@worm.5248]

sorry this is a really late reply but it goes up to 52 and the company i found that rereleased them as ebooks added up to 56 :) hope this helps

[@nailzbyangela]

New sub. Love the channel so far!! 😍

[@atelierlimonova7882]

Thankyou so much! Really glad you enjoyed the videos. I'm hoping to be back soon with my next video.

[@basilrose]

Can the system be used with any pattern or just Haslam patterns?

[@anniemeridian270]

I was thinking you can actually use the modern method to draft the basic blocks and then use her instruction to make the pattern