Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
Body Base Pattern: Back
A course by Olga Sola , Fashion and Pattern Designer
About the video: Body Base Pattern: Back
Overview
“The base pattern is the most precious asset of any designer. A very graphic example, if any sewing house were to burn down, the first thing they would rescue would be the base patterns. Let's see how to make the base pattern for the project.
In this video lesson Olga Sola addresses the topic: Body Base Pattern: Back, 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
“In this unit. i will start explaining how we are going to create our basic pattern. We will begin with the back pattern and then I'll show you how to make the front pattern. But before we start. i will explain how will work with the measurements that we took earlier on the mannequin. Since we are going to make a symmetrical pattern. it is enough to focus on one side of the body—half of the front and half of the back—thereby conserving both time and materials. This approach ensures efficiency in our pattern creation. To begin using our measurements. remember they were taken tightly. so we mu...”
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Course summary for: Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
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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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