Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Fabric Suggestions
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Fabric Suggestions
Overview
“Let’s talk about fabrics! I’ll show you examples of suitable materials for each sleeve type you’ll be making in this course.”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Fabric Suggestions, 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
“Let's talk about blouse materials. There are several different fabrics you can use for making the blouse. Consider that it's a rather loose fitting boxy blouse and the sleeves will most likely have gathers. So lightweight or mid-weight woven fabrics will work the best. You can also think about the season you'll be wearing the blouse. Do you want to use it for special occasions or are you making something more casual? But most importantly it's the type of sleeve that will influence what fabric to pick. I recommend you first design your blouse and the sleeves. That way you'll have a better id...”
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Course summary for: Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
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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