Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques
Remove the basic pattern from an existing T-shirt
A course by Nelly Kolodziejski , Sewing Artist
Joined January 2020
About the video: Remove the basic pattern from an existing T-shirt
Overview
“In this lesson I'll show you how to take a basic pattern off a purchased shirt. The basic pattern is the basis for all further steps. ”
In this video lesson Nelly Kolodziejski addresses the topic: Remove the basic pattern from an existing T-shirt, 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
“The T-shirt I chose is a small children's T-shirt. like one you'd typically find in any wardrobe. With many clothing items and T-shirts. the back and front are constructed slightly differently. the back and front are made a bit differently. However. in reality. that's not needed at all. It's sufficient to create an almost identical pattern for both sides. To create an almost identical pattern for both the front and back. with only slight differences at the neckline. The initial step involves taking measurements from a t-shirt to establish my fundamental design template. As it lies here. rig...”
This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.
Course summary for: Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques
-
Category
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.
- 100% positive reviews (21)
- 2,685 students
- 18 lessons (3h 15m)
- 16 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Areas
