Modern Hanbok Quilted Nambawi Pattern- Now Available!
Now Available on JMD’s Etsy Store. All JMD listings are 20% off through Jan. 11 to celebrate!
JMD E- Patterns List
The Swordgrass Dress Pattern
[Alt Text] Cover: Joseon Modern Designs. Swordgrass Dress. Marian-Sizes 0-16. Guinevere- Sizes 14-32. Cup Sizes A-G/H. Two Swordgrass Dress Sample photos. Fantasy/Cosplay. 1930s and 1990s/Y2K Vintage Inspired. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Sewing Pattern Tester Call. Please feel free to reach out via jmd@joseonmoderndesigns.com if you need a more accessible copy or description of any photo!]
JMD is excited to test the new Swordgrass Dress pattern, which is inspired by the timelessly elegant bias cut slip dresses of the 1930s and 1990s/Y2K era and combines both vintage and modern techniques and features.
Mix and match bias cut slip dress options include a front cowl neckline with a choice of spaghetti or wide (bra-friendly!) shoulder straps and a midi or fairy length. The fairy length includes additional 90s/Y2K elements with an asymmetrical hi-low hem and three sweeping back godets for a stunning evening look! The fairy length can also be styled for a fantasy/Renfaire gown fit for a fae.
JMD’s Current E-Pattern Themes/Inspirations
JMD’s Current E-Pattern Themes/Inspirations
Most JMD patterns are also designed to be interchangeable for even more style options, including many upcoming designs!
1930s-70s Vintage
With an emphasis on classic, wearable designs.
Fantasy/Renfaire Fashion
Especially fairy and cottagecore looks!
Joseon Modern
Taking modern hanbok inspiration from historical Korean designs.
(Please note that this list may be subject to change)
Vintage Look, Modern Fit
Featuring TWO Separately Drafted Size Ranges and Cup Sizes A-G/H!
Marian: Sizes 0-16, Sewing Cup Sizes A-G/H
Guinevere: Sizes 14-32, Sewing Cup Sizes A-G/H
Hi! I’m Joy, and I run Joseon Modern Designs.
I wanted to create a pattern company that made plus-size friendly, historical, vintage, and fantasy patterns accessible for the modern sewer. Improved fit and clear, modernized instructions are some of my goals without sacrificing vintage style!
Vintage Look, Modern Fit
Many of my patterns are inspired by true vintage and antique garments. Unless otherwise noted, my patterns are drafted to be worn on a modern figure without the need for vintage shapewear.
As our bodies are all unique, most people do need to make some adjustments to a pattern for best fit. When noted in the pattern description, an illustrated fitting guide is included with a JMD e-pattern.
About My Pattern Production:
I draft, true, and grade my patterns using a professional fashion-specific CAD software (not affiliated) for accuracy and use a separate sloper for each size range for improved fit. Trueing seams and assessing fit occurs throughout the pattern drafting and sewing process. (Patterns that are also tested through a pattern testing call will be noted).
I've invested time, work, research, and study into my patternmaking and development. After my initial pattern blocks were drafted and went through 2 rounds of pattern testing, I spent approximately 6 months improving the fit of my separately drafted straight and plus-size blocks. This process included an additional 2 rounds of pattern-specific testing and 2 rounds of fit-specific testing. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it to have a deeper understanding of both straight and plus-size fitting and pattern drafting!
I did not pursue a fashion degree; however, I do utilize several fashion industry textbooks and resources (among others) and constantly work towards improving my craft and ensuring quality through frequent research and testing. I also began sewing over twelve years ago. A link to my resource list can be found here.
Plus-Size Patternmaking
Plus-size patternmaking is a passion of mine and one of my goals is to incorporate fit, comfort, and interesting designs equally across both of my straight (Marian: 0-16) and plus-size friendly (Guinevere: 14-32) size-ranges. I do try to keep each design as similar as possible across both size ranges, but there may be some small adjustments for best fit.
After a lot of research, study, and testing for both of my size-ranges, some steps that JMD has taken to be more size-inclusive include:
-Working and grading from a plus-size friendly block (base pattern) for sizes 14-32 that was drafted and fitted specifically for and tested by plus-size sewists
-Including Cup Sizes A-G/H
-Offering two bicep options
-When noted in the e-pattern description, including a Fitting Guide and/or side closures
~~~
Please feel free to contact me at jmd@joseonmoderndesigns.com if you have any suggestions, feedback, or concerns
Photo Credit: © 2024 Marc A. Koonin
Why Joseon:
Joseon was Korea’s last ruling dynasty (1392-1910) and reflects a special part of my heritage. I’m very passionate about hanbok, traditional Korean fashion, and hope to make more sewing patterns accessible to an English-speaking audience in the near future. JMD’s difficulty rating scale is based off of a Joseon bat, and you’ll find the JMD sewing cranes in the instruction guide when you finish making the garment!
Photo Credit: © 2024 Marc A. Koonin
