Basics of Constructing Patterns on a Body
Pilot base test
A course by Jum Nakao , Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Pilot base test
Overview
“The pilot half piece resulting from the "Glamour" base mold is now ready for us to try on the body. Let's go?”
In this video lesson Jum Nakao addresses the topic: Pilot base test, 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
“Now that I've stapled the part, I'll try it on Carol. ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ As you can see, it is important to fit the piece perfectly so that it fits like a glove. And pin the center front and the center back. Some possible developments from this piece. We could make a top, which would be a top part, or that it would be the base of a shirt shop, or a party dress. For dress design, I will trace over this skin the points that will be our model. ♫ On the front, trace what would be our neckline, front, and from which I will climb a handle. And at the back, I make a drawing that would be the continuity of ...”
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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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