Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques
Fabric science for children's clothing
A course by Nelly Kolodziejski , Sewing Artist
Joined January 2020
About the video: Fabric science for children's clothing
Overview
“As an essential part of a garment, it is important to understand which fabrics are suitable for which sewing projects. I'll show you how you can distinguish between different types of fabrics and what you should pay attention to when choosing your fabrics. ”
In this video lesson Nelly Kolodziejski addresses the topic: Fabric science for children's clothing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques. Learn how to design clothes for children and discover pattern hacking techniques for creating unique designs..
Partial transcription of the video
“I am often asked which fabrics I choose for certain projects. meaning which fabrics I use for which sewing projects. In fact. there isn't just one single correct answer to this. Fabrics can be categorized in various ways. One approach is examining the material composition. This identifying whether a fabric is made from natural fibers like cotton. wool. or silk. what fibers a fabric is made from. Is it natural fibers like cotton. wool. or silk. or is it synthetic fibers derived from mineral oil. such as elastane. polyester. or similar chemical fibers? Elastane. polyester. or comparable synth...”
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Course summary for: Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques
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Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing
Nelly Kolodziejski
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.
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