Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
Techniques for making caliper changes
A course by Olga Sola , Fashion and Pattern Designer
About the video: Techniques for making caliper changes
Overview
“In the basic pattern we work with two types of darts that are very different in their behaviour, notch darts and the jewel in the crown: the chest dart. In this lesson I am going to tell you a little more before I teach you how to move them. ”
In this video lesson Olga Sola addresses the topic: Techniques for making caliper changes, 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
“Techniques for Changing Darts Our base pattern is finished; it’s been adjusted and it’s ready to be transferred to a model, or a template, that we can always use when transforming any garment. This will save us a lot of time when doing adjustments. Once we have a clean template, we will start to make adjustments. Today, I will show you how to adjust the darts. I don't want it to be just a simple technique; I want us to use the changes to design future garments. First, using our base pattern, we will transfer the darts. Once we’ve corrected our pattern, it’s important to have a template so t...”
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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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