Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Introducing the Course
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Introducing the Course
Overview
“I will start this uni by talking a bit about pattern making in general, what the course is all about, and what the course project will be. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Introducing the Course, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves . Learn to create different sleeve styles from a basic pattern and design your own blouse..
Partial transcription of the video
“Pattern making is an awesome skill that allows you to design and create your own made-to-measure patterns. It's also useful for modifying existing patterns. In pattern making, each pattern starts from the basic pattern block. That has ideally been drafted with your own personal measurements. There are different basic pattern blocks for different garments. So the basic skirt block is for different kinds of skirts. With the basic pants block, you can make different kinds of pants. And the basic bodice block is for making fitted bodice and dress patterns. Whereas with the Daedalus bodies block...”
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Course summary for: Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
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Areas
Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Textile Design
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.
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