Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops
Introduction to Freehand Cutting
A course by Chinelo Bally , Fashion Designer, Dressmaker, and Author
About the video: Introduction to Freehand Cutting
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain what freehand cutting actually is: the production of garments without the use of a commercial pattern. ”
In this video lesson Chinelo Bally addresses the topic: Introduction to Freehand Cutting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops. Learn to make long-lasting garments that are inclusive of all body types using the freehand cutting method.
Partial transcription of the video
“Introduction to Freehand Cutting In this lesson, I'll be talking to you about what freehand cutting actually is. What is freehand cutting? Freehand cutting is garment production without the use of a commercial pattern. Why do you use freehand cutting? The main reason I love to use freehand cutting is that you get a perfect fit each time. You're starting every garment with your own measurements. Whereas with a commercial pattern, most of these are created to standardised body forms and most people aren't a standardised body. That's one of the benefits of freehand cutting. You are guaranteed ...”
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Course summary for: Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops
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Areas
Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing
Chinelo Bally
A course by Chinelo Bally
Chinelo Bally is a fashion designer, author, television personality, and an avid lover of all things creative. She specializes in a unique method of garment production called Freehand Cutting. Over the past 10 years, she has shared her skills with students and audiences all over the world. She runs workshops all over the UK, regularly participates in craft exhibitions, and takes part in many craft-based TV series.
Her first television appearance was as a contestant on BBC2's "The Great British Sewing Bee”, where she came in second. Following the success of the show, she has written two bestselling books, Freehand Fashion and Sew Chinelo. She is also the CEO and creative director of the Chinelo Bally studios in Lagos, Nigeria, where they specialize in bridal and occasion-wear for women worldwide and have even dressed celebrities for high-end events.
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