Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
Sewing 2
A course by Olga Sola , Fashion and Pattern Designer
About the video: Sewing 2
Overview
“Now I am going to show you how to do the ironing process of the dart and how I continue with the sewing of the garment.”
In this video lesson Olga Sola addresses the topic: Sewing 2, 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
“Sewing We've sewed the darts and the pattern is taking shape. When you iron the darts, it's important to do it carefully so we don’t ruin the volume. If we put the iron straight on top, we will flatten it. So, I use a pillow. This is how I do it. Since the edges are round, I place the fabric on the edge. I start with the point. First, we ironed the point of the dart and we ironed the rest of the dart towards the bottom. Our darts have been ironed. The iron created a bump here, which is what we needed to make the dart longer. Many things can cause this. Perhaps the intake is too big and it's...”
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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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