Basics of Constructing Patterns on a Body
Bust, waist and back patch darts
A course by Jum Nakao , Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Bust, waist and back patch darts
Overview
“With the contour of the base already prepared, in this class, we will trace the bust and waist modeling cutouts. ”
In this video lesson Jum Nakao addresses the topic: Bust, waist and back patch darts, 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 explain volumetric darts. covering everything from bust darts to waist-shaping and how they function to configure garment shapes. We start by analyzing the body's volumetrics. First. draw a line from the mid-shoulder to the bust's peak. This forms the basis for shaping. I extend the line to outline the volume beneath the bust. ensuring a precise garment fit. and the waist volume. Here. we have the dart designed to shape the bust volume and the front waist dart. ensuring a precise fit We'll replicate the process at the back. starting from the same point at the mid-shoul...”
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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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