Ruching, lace & gathers bring to mind, for me at least, dated period costumes. But quite recently many designer’s have brought these old & loved techniques back to life with a new and increased vigor! Do you use lace in your designs? Do you make pieces with excessive gathers or pleats? Do you know how to incorporate ruching into your work?
Well, whether you love to utilize these techniques in your designs, or if you need some tips, this week’s posting should send you in the right direction.
Kasia Skirt
A ruched waist with an adorable buttoned-up placket is a great skirt for the Holidays.
Nadine and Nadine Plus
A sophisticated & sassy gathered coat which looks great in velvet or crepe wool.
Tikva Trench Coat
Recently featured but too good to not talk about again, this trench coat offers full swing & gathers.
Amanda and the Amanda Plus
A cute and flowing blouse for any time of the year, make it in a chiffon & wear a camisole underneath.
Dec 9, 2009, 01.55 PMby ashchaser
I will always love lace, and gathers! aah always…
Dec 4, 2009, 02.01 PMby janul
Oh, I´m afraid I´ve misteken “lace” and “lace”… :). Whatever, I like both…
Dec 3, 2009, 11.18 PMby ali-krysta
In not a fan of gathers, although I don’t think anything should be seen as in or out, how you use it is more important than the feature itself. I think gathers can look very nice on slender, delicate girls, but on someone like me the structural qualities of pleating are far more flattering. I love ruching, and can’t think of many placed it wouldn’t look good. Lace can look like a tablecloth if used in large areas, and fine tulle-like forms of lace are probably the most up to date for use in this way, but lace can provide some very nice textural detailing if used carefully.
Dec 3, 2009, 08.48 PMby stephanie-s
My opinion: Ruching – could be in or out, depending on how and where you use it in the garment Lace – OUT Gathers/Pleats – IN
Dec 3, 2009, 07.59 PMby janul
From these designs I like the Amanda best… I´m too lazy or “afraid” to buy (and download) the pattern, but I would like to somehow figure it out how to make it or something similar. I like these techniques, but balanced – full gathered skirt with simple tighter top etc. I love lace… It reminds me of old times, country, it´s so romantic. Sometimes I like to put lace at the hemline on the bottom of a dress, keep it subtle.
Dec 3, 2009, 05.05 PMby anddeelou
I like them used sparingly on very tailored pieces. Being a size 14, I like a little used at the waist (for camouflage when moving) and stomach…And the smaller girls I know like it for the illusion of curves. An all around winner if done right. a