Create a Dress from Scratch
Modifications for specific pattern 2
A course by Natalia Londoño , Fashion Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Modifications for specific pattern 2
Overview
“Here I will teach you how to carry out the modifications of the hip, neckline and more. I will teach you how to increase height in the pattern always taking the first measurements as a reference. I will explain the care you must have so that later you do not have any problems when cutting and assembling. When finished, you will have your front and back pattern.”
In this video lesson Natalia Londoño addresses the topic: Modifications for specific pattern 2, 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
“Alterations for specific pattern Another alteration that I'll make for my specific pattern is the hip line. I've calculated an increase of 6 cm for the final pattern. This is why I'll have 1.5 cm on each of the sides of the pattern, both the front and the back. I'll mark my new measurement for the hip line, which will give me another point of reference on the side. I'll also alter the length of my dress. I've decided to make an asymmetrical garment, having one side different from the other side. So, I'll change my original length to my new specific measurement. The length on the left side i...”
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Course summary for: Create a Dress from Scratch
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing

Natalia Londoño
A course by Natalia Londoño
Natalia Londoño is the founder and creative director of her namesake brand of women's appeal NATALIA LONDOÑO. Her education includes a degree in Design Engineering for Product Lines with a focus on Sustainable Design from the EAFIT University (Medellín, Colombia), a specialization in Strategic Design and Innovation from the Pontifical Bolivarian University (Medellín, Colombia), and a Master's degree in Fashion Design from the European Design Institute (Barcelona, Spain).
She draws her inspiration from art and architecture and uses her work to empower women by transforming clothing into a form of inner expression. Natalia is also passionate about studying trends and altering and adapting shapes, volume and silhouettes to the human body in clothing design.
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