Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques
A course by Nelly Kolodziejski , Sewing Artist
Joined January 2020
Learn how to design clothes for children and discover pattern hacking techniques for creating unique designs.
- German with subtitles in English
- 100% positive reviews (11)
- 1476 students
Learn how to design clothes for children and discover pattern hacking techniques for creating unique designs.
In this course, you will embark on an exciting creative journey into the world of sewing and children's fashion with Nelly Kolodziejski-Ruthenbeck. Discover the joy of creating unique, handmade clothing for kids through the art of pattern hacking.
Through easy-to-follow lessons and step-by-step guidance, Nelly will introduce you to essential sewing techniques and materials needed for children's clothing. You will learn about fabric choices, explore sources of inspiration, and develop your own original designs. In this online course, Nelly will share her expertise and teach you how to transform existing garments into stylish, comfortable pieces for children.
Throughout the course, you will dive into the world of pattern hacking, a creative process that allows you to modify and adapt patterns to create custom designs. From T-shirts to rompers, you will explore various garments and learn how to draft unique patterns that perfectly suit your vision. Nelly will guide you through the entire sewing process, from cutting fabric to attaching buttons, ensuring that you gain the skills and confidence to create fashionable and personalized children's clothing.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (11)
- 1476 students
- 18 lessons (3h 15m)
- 16 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German
- German, Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Plan and produce a romper suit from a shirt design that you have created through pattern hacking. This exciting project will allow you to apply the techniques and skills you have learned throughout the course to create a stylish and comfortable garment for children.
Who is this online course for?
This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in sewing and a desire to create unique and personalized children's clothing. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with sewing, Nelly will guide you through the process step by step, ensuring that you gain the necessary skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life.
Requirements and materials
To fully participate in this course, you will need a sewing machine, an iron, thread and fabric, a tape measure and ruler, scissors, drawing pins, a tailor's square, a set square, and markers. These materials will allow you to explore the art of sewing and pattern hacking, enabling you to create unique and personalized children's clothing.
Reviews
A course by Nelly Kolodziejski
Nelly Kolodziejski-Ruthenbeck is a fashion and textile manager with a passion for creating high-quality, handmade children's clothing. As the founder of Koko & Dolores, her online company, Nelly is dedicated to sharing her love for sewing and fashion by offering unique designs and teaching sewing workshops.
With a deep-rooted passion for fashion since childhood, Nelly is fascinated by the history of fashion and the artisanal techniques that are still practiced in different cultures today. Through her expertise in pattern hacking, she has mastered the art of transforming existing garments into stylish and functional designs.
Nelly's teaching style is approachable and supportive, ensuring that even those who claim to have "two left hands" can confidently create beautiful clothing for children. Her goal is to empower new mothers and individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to make unique, personalized garments that reflect their creativity and values. Join Nelly in this creative journey and unlock your sewing potential to design cool, handmade clothing for kids.
Content
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U1
introduction
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About me
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Inspirations
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U2
Planning an outfit
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Introduction and materials
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Fabric science for children's clothing
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Research and inspiration
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Sketch the outfit
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U3
Pattern hacking
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Introduction to pattern hacking
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Remove the basic pattern from an existing T-shirt
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Long sleeve shirt
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Jacket
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Rompers 1
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Romper 2
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U4
The sewing
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The cut
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Button placket, pocket and shoulder
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The collar
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The sleeves
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Put the romper together
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Buttons
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FP
Final project
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Modern Children's Clothes Design and Creation
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
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Meet expert teachers
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Certificates
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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caorsal
Me ha encantado, las explicaciones son clarísimas y se hace ameno. En las imágenes también se ven perfectamente los detalles, están muy bien tomadas. Ya he podido hacer un conjunto. Súper recomendable 👍
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taniac
Un curso muy practico para la creacion y transformación de nuestros propios patrones con consejos de mucha utilidad.
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botanas.rauna
Este curso me ha abierto el interés por el diseño de prendas a mi bebe
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christina.hoertner
Super Kurs, sehr gut erklärt und viele gute Tipps!
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pavarin.cora
Bel corso, brava insegnante. sottotitoli in italiano non particolarmente buoni, da migliorare.
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