Calypso Hack Series: Changing Colorblocking
There's something special about colorblocking. I think it's the magic that you can take what was a scrap and make a garment from it. I can tell you, I have a lot of scraps! So when Sinclair Patterns announced the Calypso tee and hoodie, I jumped into the test. I was so excited to mix and match some of my fabrics in my stash for fun combos. During the testing process, I made 2 tees and a hoodie.
But then I had an idea! That idea just couldn't leave my head. I needed to hack the color blocked Calypso even more. So I decided it was time for another pattern hacking series featuring the Calypso!
First up, I want to show how you can combine colorblocking pieces to get a different look. You can combine as many or as few pieces as you like. What you'll need for this hack is just the Calypso pattern.
Hack DetailsGo ahead and print then grade the pattern to your sizing. I use a projector setup so rather than printing the pattern, I projected it on my cut table and traced it. The …
But then I had an idea! That idea just couldn't leave my head. I needed to hack the color blocked Calypso even more. So I decided it was time for another pattern hacking series featuring the Calypso!
First up, I want to show how you can combine colorblocking pieces to get a different look. You can combine as many or as few pieces as you like. What you'll need for this hack is just the Calypso pattern.
Hack DetailsGo ahead and print then grade the pattern to your sizing. I use a projector setup so rather than printing the pattern, I projected it on my cut table and traced it. The …
