Pattern Cutting: Create Classic Tailored Trousers
Basic Pattern Cutting: Flat Pattern Cutting and Useful Terminology
A course by Monisola Omotoso , Designer and Creative Pattern Cutter
Joined September 2021
Joined September 2021
About the video: Basic Pattern Cutting: Flat Pattern Cutting and Useful Terminology
Overview
“Next, I will discuss what flat pattern cutting is and decipher important terminology. ”
In this video lesson Monisola Omotoso addresses the topic: Basic Pattern Cutting: Flat Pattern Cutting and Useful Terminology, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pattern Cutting: Create Classic Tailored Trousers. Learn how to measure and make a pair of trousers, from the initial block pattern to the finished garment, and showcase your own style.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we'll talk about pattern cutting terminology, and commonly used abbreviations. I'll then show you the three stages needed to create a finished pattern. So let's start with pattern making terminology. The PDF that is provided shows a long list of abbreviations, which apply to lots of different types of patterns. But because we're only focusing on trousers, I'll refer to the items that are required for creating trousers. C1P. is an abbreviation which means cut one pair. So cut one pair basically means that one patent piece will be laid on folded piece of fabric, pinned, and th...”
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Course summary for: Pattern Cutting: Create Classic Tailored Trousers
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Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing
Monisola Omotoso
A course by Monisola Omotoso
Monisola Omotoso is a designer and pattern cutter based in central London. She comes from a family of South American tailors and followed in their footsteps, making her first wearable pattern at just eight years old. She later studied art and design at Middlesex University where she discovered a love of pattern cutting. While studying, she won several competitions and during her final year, she designed her first commercial product, which was sold at retailers like Paul Smith.
After graduating, Monisola started her own namesake brand which she ran for 10 years, distributing her ranges across the world. She has designed stage outfits for musicians including David Bowie and U2 and her work has been featured in leading UK publications such as The Face, i-D, Fashion Weekly, and The Observer. Monisola also worked as a draper for Alexander McQueen. Now she helps others create clothing through 1:1 tuition, pattern-cutting kits, and sewing patterns.
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