Basics of Constructing Patterns on a Body
Contour stroke on the body
A course by Jum Nakao , Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Contour stroke on the body
Overview
“Now, I'll teach you how to trace the outline of the base mold directly onto the body. ”
In this video lesson Jum Nakao addresses the topic: Contour stroke on the body, 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 lesson. i'll cover the fundamental outlines and key features of the human body. we begin From the center-front. i've applied masking tape aligned with the center front. so there's no need to this center. This prevents misalignment during mirroring. had I taped beyond the middle. i would draw a line marking it. I would draw a line marking this entire center. The importance of the center-front is to prevent misalignment during mirroring. If our center is to be smaller. the piece will be smaller. If misaligned to be larger. it will be forward. grow larger. The center-front must align e...”
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Course summary for: Basics of Constructing Patterns on a Body
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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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