Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
Finishes
A course by Olga Sola , Fashion and Pattern Designer
About the video: Finishes
Overview
“I finally have my design finished. Now I am going to explain very well the order of assembly and the finishes so that you can make it yourself or so that you can take it to a workshop to sew.”
In this video lesson Olga Sola addresses the topic: Finishes, 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
“Finishes In this lesson, I'll show you the finishes I have applied to the top that we made in this course and the techniques I used to do it. First, I gathered these parts by hand with two lines of stitching. I gathered it, made a knot, and extended the thread to gather the remaining fabric we made as a result of moving the darts. To finish the top, I used facing for the neck and armholes that reaches below the bustline. I added facing to the interior finishes, the armhole, and neckline, and I added an understitch, as you can see here. I used this to keep the facing in place. You can see it...”
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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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