Crochet Techniques for Colorful Clothing
Taking Your Measurements
A course by Marie Castro , Crochet Designer
About the video: Taking Your Measurements
Overview
“With the help of a tape measure, in this class I will teach you how to take measurements to make crochet clothes and I will also give you tips on how to work with different patterns. ”
In this video lesson Marie Castro addresses the topic: Taking Your Measurements, which is part of the Domestika online course: Crochet Techniques for Colorful Clothing. Learn to combine textures, yarns, and colors into seamless, easy-to-weave dresses and blouses.
Partial transcription of the video
“Measuring In this lesson, you’ll learn to take measurements for your projects, both for the blouse and dress. Why is this so important? We won't use the Small, Medium, Large system in this course. We’ll take measurements from the body to make your pieces. That way, we can make it for any body. It’s important to understand how this piece will drape on the body, and understand how much material we’ll use. If you want to know how much yarn you’ll use, you can’t know just from a crochet pattern. There are many factors involved, one of them, the measurements. We’ll use a notebook, a measuring ta...”
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Course summary for: Crochet Techniques for Colorful Clothing
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Crochet, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Textile Design

Marie Castro
A course by Marie Castro
Marie Castro, a renowned content creator specializing in crochet, has left an indelible mark on the world of art and design. Recognized for her unique approach to crochet and her ability to combine her passion for the technique with influences from fashion, music and travel, Marie has built a community of passionate followers and inspired many with her creativity. Her experience and trajectory in the world of crochet make her a reliable and visionary guide in this art.
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