Create a Dress from Scratch

Overview

“You will learn how to cut the patterns on the fabric. In this case it will be in test fabric, in addition, you will see how to mark the pieces to leave them ready for making. You'll make the cut on the basic pattern test fabric. I will teach you how to join the pieces of this with a basic stitch so that your dress is ready. I will explain how to perform a test on a mannequin or real body that will allow you to verify if your basic pattern is well developed or if it is necessary to make modifications. The result will serve as a basis for making modifications later and making different types of dresses.”

In this video lesson Natalia Londoño addresses the topic: Trial cloth cut, which is part of the Domestika online course: Create a Dress from Scratch. Learn basic experimental pattern techniques and create garments by designing silhouettes from scratch.

Partial transcription of the video

“Cutting the test fabric In this lesson we'll learn how to cut our pattern. I have my front and back patterns, the front and back pattern of the facing as well as the sleeve pattern, ready to be cut. I'm going to start with the front pattern. The first thing is to check that my fabric is the right side. I can use a sticker to mark the right side of the fabric. I check if the fabric weave I marked on my pattern matches the weave on the edge of the fabric. I need to place it in a way that matches my pattern within the two layers of fabric. I'm going to place the pins in the corners, always pla...”

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Course summary for: Create a Dress from Scratch

• Level: Beginner
• 96% positive reviews (367)
• 13627 students
• 4 units
• 16 lessons (2h 31m)
• 11 downloads

• Category

  Fashion

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing