Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
Materials
A course by Olga Sola , Fashion and Pattern Designer
About the video: Materials
Overview
“Now I am going to talk about the materials that we will use during the course. I will also tell you about the different options that you have at your fingertips if they do not have them at home.”
In this video lesson Olga Sola addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts. Learn to design and create a pattern to transform into a garment of your choice.
Partial transcription of the video
“Materials In this lesson, I'll show you the materials we'll use and possible alternatives if you don't have them at home. We will use rulers. I like working with a 60 cm ruler so I can draw the longer lines in the pattern. A set square is important. I prefer this size, but you can use a smaller one. We use them to draw right angles. This is a French curve ruler, which we'll use to draw armholes or necklines. If you don't have one, you can use a regular curve ruler that they sell in stationery stores until you find the one you like best. You need a tape measure to take measurements and to as...”
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Course summary for: Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
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Category
Fashion -
Areas
DIY, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing

Olga Sola
A course by Olga Sola
Olga Sola runs a design development studio called Sola, which also has its own textile workshop in the Rastro area of Madrid. Their philosophy is simple: they combine knowledge and research in technical-creative development to design and produce quality products in an ethical, flexible, and professional way.
They design, manufacture, and offer textile training in the fashion sector as well as audiovisual, advertising, and custom projects. Olga has collaborated with clients such as Conde Duque, Diddo Madrid, and Blanca Gracia.
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