Fashion Design: Japanese-Inspired Patterns
Nettle sample with model fitting
A course by Alisa Menkhaus , Fashion Designer
About the video: Nettle sample with model fitting
Overview
“After we have cut the section out of the nettle, we can sew the parts together. It is important that you sew the pockets and loops, but leave them loose for the nettle test so that you can find the optimal position when fitting. The fitting always takes place on a different person so that you can see what improvements you would like to make. My brother helps me with this as a model! ”
In this video lesson Alisa Menkhaus addresses the topic: Nettle sample with model fitting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fashion Design: Japanese-Inspired Patterns. Explore the captivating world of Japanese-inspired fashion and enhance your personal style with unique and cultural designs..
Partial transcription of the video
“This lesson is about the nettle test. Namely, we use after we have finished making the cuts, a nettle fabric. It's called that and it's basically for all nettle samples, that we see in all other productions, always the same. There are sometimes thicker ones, firmer nettle substances and then there is also a lot, much thinner and lighter falling. Of course it depends what you ultimately want to do. I just have a completely normal one now, Bought everyday nettles that you can find at any market or online shop. Of course I will write to you again, how many grams does it have in total? so that ...”
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Course summary for: Fashion Design: Japanese-Inspired Patterns
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing

Alisa Menkhaus
A course by Alisa Menkhaus
Alisa Menkhaus is a visionary Creative Director and co-founder of SUSUMU AI, a label known for its unique blend of Japanese and German fashion. With her debut collection awarded the prestigious Golden Needle by ESMOD Hochschule Berlin in 2015, Alisa has established herself as a force in the fashion industry.
Her designs are characterized by a fusion of traditional Japanese fabrics, rarely seen in contemporary fashion, with the modern European spirit. Alisa's passion for preserving ancient craftsmanship while developing high-quality, made-to-order garments drives her to create pieces that reflect individual personalities and can be cherished for years to come.
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