Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques
Romper 2
A course by Nelly Kolodziejski , Sewing Artist
Joined January 2020
About the video: Romper 2
Overview
“I continue here with the preparation of all the pattern pieces that I will need to sew the romper. My romper should also have a small patch pocket.”
In this video lesson Nelly Kolodziejski addresses the topic: Romper 2, 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
“For constructing your sleeve pattern. closely examine how your previous armhole looked. Where it originally ended. you now go down about one to two centimeters Proceed to lower the sleeve by approximately one to two centimeters. or if you prefer a looser fit. extend it to two and a half centimeters along the side seam for better comfort. Measure the distance from the shoulder to the mark you just made on the fabric. This measurement is 13 cm. And you offset that with a new line. From the created line. angle off another line. Initially. the length should match or exceed the measured sleeve l...”
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Course summary for: Children’s Clothing: Pattern Hacking Techniques
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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.
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