Fashion Design: Japanese-Inspired Patterns
Cutting of the original fabric
A course by Alisa Menkhaus , Fashion Designer
About the video: Cutting of the original fabric
Overview
“After making the changes to the pattern, we can now cut the pattern in the original fabric. To do this, you iron the fabric beforehand so that cutting is easier and the fabric can shrink a little due to the heat.”
In this video lesson Alisa Menkhaus addresses the topic: Cutting of the original fabric, 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
“Welcome to the new lesson. Now we cut out all the finished pattern pieces in the original fabric. And I've already prepared something for that. And I'll tell you very briefly what we need. We need weights. I will immediately place the weights on the pattern pieces and cut them out around them. But that's how it is, that many people may not have this large mat for cutting at home and also don't have any weights. By the way, I got these from the flea market. And some people may not even work with this roller cutter. And that's why you can of course simply cut it with fabric scissors. In any c...”
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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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