Subtraction Cutting

In pairs we practiced the tunnel technique in our Fashion Construction support module. Subtraction cutting is all about estimation and taking a chance as their is no prediction to how your final garment is going to look.



Using a duvet we sewed the sides and bottom, leaving the top unsown. Where you put the tunnel determines exactly how long or short the dress is, If the two circle tunnels are close together you will create more of a maxi dress, the further apart, the shorter the dress.

We used the top of a vest block, drawing around the neck, shoulders arm holes and sides (not the bottom) whilst doing so, making sure shoulders are relatively near each other. We then drew from shoulder to shoulder and subtracted the inside.

We then stitched the shoulders, side seams then circle outside to outside. This is mine and Laura's final garment.