Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
Taking measurements
A course by Olga Sola , Fashion and Pattern Designer
About the video: Taking measurements
Overview
“Flat pattern design is fundamentally based on measurements. Therefore, before starting to trace the pattern, it is necessary to know what measures we must take and how we must take them. In this lesson I will teach you how to do it.”
In this video lesson Olga Sola addresses the topic: Taking measurements, 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
“Taking Measurements In this lesson, I'll show you how to take measurements. I will explain the three measurements of the body. The body has three measurements. It has circumferences, drawn in blue; it has width measurements, drawn in green; and it has length measurements, drawn in red. Now that we know this, we will start to measure the mannequin. I’ll start with the circumference measurements. The circumference of the neck. Place the tape at the base of the neck. It’s easier to use a real person because at the base of the neck we have a line, or small wrinkles that you can use as a referen...”
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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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