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Why Madame X Patterns?
Her line, Raks Sharki Raiments, currently has three styles
currently, with more on the way. This line of patterns has a
lot of features you find in patterns by the major pattern companies.
Tissue Patterns - This style of printing saves a lot
of space and is easy to store. The tissue makes it easy to make
adjustments. If you are the kind of costumer that likes to take
a pattern and do lots of experimentation, you may probably have
lots of tissue scraps stashed for making changes.
Multi-sized - These patterns have multiple cutting
lines for small through large sizes. The pattern directions have
further instructions to expand the designs to super-size proportions.
Innovative Styling - Like the major pattern companies,
these styles are both classic, but with innovative design features.
Her technique for stitching on lacing is a brainchild and you
can find this feature on both the Adjustable Beladi Dress #9801
and Adjustable Ghawazee Coat and Turkish Vest #9803.
Her patterns are easy enough so that a seamstress of moderate
skill can put these designs together. The coat
and dress patterns are designed to fit into a variety of dance
styles and look as stunning made up in simple cotton or linen
for wear to a Ren-fest or whipped up in opulent silk for wear
with a glamorous beaded belt. The fishtail skirt is pure elegance
with long smooth lines that flare when the dancer spins.
The model wears Madame X Adjustable Ghawazee Coat pattern
#9803. Some of the distinctive features include the lovely draped
split sleeves, adjustable lacings that follow princess lines.
The v-neckline is very flattering, with a cut that reveals just
enough, and not too much.
The costume pictured is made from cotton fabrics. The coat
is made from heavy-weight green cotton gauze. The pants are a
subtle brown on brown pattern quilting fabric that give the illusion
of texture from a distance. Her hip treatment is composed of
two parts. A toran is worn below a tassle belt with shi-sha mirror
embroidery.
Tips - Use soft draping fabric in the dress and coat
patterns so when you lace them up, the fabric will compress under
the lacings. The pattern sizing runs a bit large. If you usually
wear a large, you may want to compare measurements. I've found
I use a Medium for a size 14. Read the directions carefully.
The coat and dress has a facing piece that can be tricky to install
and may be a new technique for a novice seamstress.
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can be a frustrating experience.
There are only a few companies making patterns that cater to
the special needs of dancers. One of the latest on the scene
is Madame X Patterns. Her patterns are professionally printed,
multisized and feature basic garment types that nearly every
dancer has in her wardrobe.
