Basics of Constructing Patterns on a Body
Materials
A course by Jum Nakao , Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Materials
Overview
“In this class, I'll show you the materials needed to make a second skin and create different pieces from it.”
In this video lesson Jum Nakao addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basics of Constructing Patterns on a Body. Learn to create patterns directly on a body to make bespoke clothing items that are fitted to anyone's shape and proportions.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class, I will introduce the materials I will use in this course. We started with masking tape, which has to be from a brand with good adhesiveness, so that you can build a single, solid layer of crepe. I usually use this brand, Deobras, and I will show why in the following. It is important to emphasize that I differentiate the purpose of using scissors, so that, in particular, the fabric scissors do not miss the cut. When you use fabric scissors to cut paper, naturally, it loses its thread towards its main purpose, which is cutting fabric. A pen, highlighter type, which is that perm...”
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Course summary for: Basics of Constructing Patterns on a Body
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing

Jum Nakao
A course by Jum Nakao
Internationally known, Jum Nakao is a Brazilian creative director dedicated to the universe of fashion, design and art for over four decades. His fashion show A Costura do Invisível, at the São Paulo Fashion Week in 2004, was elected one of the greatest of the 21st century by the Paris Fashion Museum.
Jum has already collaborated with international shows and events, such as the Closing of the London Olympic Games and the Oscar ceremony. It also entered into partnerships with Chevrolet, Nespresso, Vans, TV Cultura, Carmim, Viva Vida, Isetan Mitsukoshi, DuPont, among other companies. In addition, he was the first designer in the world to have a collection signed with Nike.
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