Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
A course by Minna Konttijärvi, Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
Learn to create different sleeve styles from a basic pattern and design your own blouse.
Discover the art of transforming sleeves with Minna Konttijärvi, an expert patternmaker and author of Mad About Sleeves. Learn to design and create unique sleeves that can completely change the look of any garment.
From basic concepts to advanced techniques, you will learn how to turn a basic sleeve block into three different styles (pleated balloon, pointed puffed and tiered) using flat pattern techniques from a basic pattern that Minna will provide you with.
Additionally, you will learn how to modify patterns and adjust details to achieve a unique style.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 23 downloads
What's included in this course?
To begin, you will learn the basic concepts of pattern design and understand how different techniques can be the starting point for creating a garment. Minna will explain how to transform an idea into a pattern and how sleeves can completely change the look of any piece of clothing.
Next, you will explore various sources of inspiration, such as sculptures, origami folds, geometric shapes, and vintage fashion. You will learn to identify and adapt key elements from other designs to incorporate into your own creations, allowing you to innovate and personalize your patterns in a unique way.
Then, you will focus on the essential details, shapes, and textures needed to transform a simple design into an extraordinary piece. Minna will teach you how to design and sew three types of sleeves: the pleated balloon sleeve, the pointed puff sleeve, and the tiered sleeve.
Finally, you will apply everything you've learned in a practical project. You will design and create three different blouses with eye-catching sleeves, putting your new skills and creative vision into practice.
- 100% positive reviews (15)
- 957 students
- 20 lessons (3h 50m)
- 23 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves designing and creating three different blouses with eye-catching sleeves. Using the flat pattern technique, you will apply your new skills to transform basic patterns into unique, personalized designs, showcasing your garment creation abilities.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at individuals who know how to use a sewing machine and have already sewn garments utilizing ready-made patterns. It is perfect for those looking to expand their design and sewing skills and for those eager to learn advanced sleeve modification techniques to create unique and personalized garments.
Requirements and materials
You need to have prior experience with sewing machines and making clothes with ready-made patterns. You will also need basic sewing and pattern drafting tools and materials, such as fabrics, scissors, pins, pattern paper, pencils, and rulers.
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Minna Konttijärvi
A course by Minna Konttijärvi
Minna Konttijärvi is a renowned pattern maker and designer with a special focus on textures and volumes. Since 2018, she has been running the blog The Shapes of Fabric, where she shares her expertise in pattern making and sewing with readers worldwide. She is also the author of Mad About Sleeves, a book dedicated to her passion for sleeve design.
Throughout her career, Minna has collaborated with various fashion industry professionals to create unique collections. She worked with the independent sewing magazine Tauko Magazine, designing a pattern for their first issue. Additionally, in 2019 and 2021, she launched two personal collections, one focused on geometric shapes and the other on denim textures.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Basic Information and Gathering the Materials
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Introducing the Course
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Fabric Suggestions
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Tools and Materials
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Printing and Assembling the Pattern
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The Basics of Sleeve Patterns
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U3
Drafting and Sewing the 3 Main Sleeve Examples
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Drafting the Sleeves: The Balloon Sleeve 1
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Drafting the Sleeves: The Balloon Sleeve 2
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Drafting the Sleeves: The Pointed Puff Sleeve
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Drafting the Sleeves: The Tiered Sleeve 1
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Drafting the Sleeves: The Tiered Sleeve 2
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Making the Balloon Sleeve 1
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Making the Balloon Sleeve 2
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Making the Pointed Puff Sleeve
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Making the Tiered Sleeve 1
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Making the Tiered Sleeve 2
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U4
Designing the Sleeve and Blouse
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Testing the Sleeve Designs
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Modifying the Blouse Details
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How to Sustain the Shape
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FP
Final project
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Pattern Making for Unique Sleeves
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FAQs
This course is designed for intermediate pattern makers who have basic knowledge of garment construction and want to expand their skills with advanced sleeve and fabric manipulation techniques.
You'll need pattern drafting tools (French curve, ruler, tracing paper, Scotch Magic Tape), fabric (muslin, organza, cotton), sewing notions, and access to a sewing machine and pressing tools for practical exercises.
You will learn origami-inspired fabric manipulation, transformational reconstruction, geometric pattern drafting, pleating, gathering, balloon and tiered sleeve construction, and methods for aligning, sewing, and finishing sleeves.
The course focuses on creative sleeve design, fabric manipulation techniques, and professional pattern drafting and construction methods for sculptural and voluminous sleeves in fashion.
Yes, you should have a foundational understanding of basic pattern drafting and garment sewing to successfully follow the lessons in this intermediate course.
Yes, the course covers techniques for adding volume using pleats, gathering, slash and spread methods, and supporting sleeve structure with appropriate fabrics and netting.
Yes, you will explore techniques inspired by designers such as Junia Watanabe and Guape, as well as historical influences like Pierre Cardin and sculptural fashion concepts.
Me encanto el curso, la profesora tiene un amplio dominio del tema, lo recomiendo.
It was really a very great course from Minna Konttijärvi. She explained very clear and the idea for learning sleeve pattern is so amazing. I learned so much and have never get so clear explanation of pattern before. Thank you very much Minna!
buen curso
excellent, very professional, in depth and with very good material also!
Muito bom. excelente professora.