Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
The Basics of Sleeve Patterns
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: The Basics of Sleeve Patterns
Overview
“I want to tell you about the basics of sleeve patterns. You’ll learn the different parts of a sleeve pattern so that it’s easier for you to start making the sleeve pattern alterations.”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: The Basics of Sleeve Patterns, 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
“We will be working with the set-in sleeve pattern. It means that it's set into the body's armhole. Let's see the different parts of the sleeve pattern so that you'll know what I'm referring to later in the course. This is called the sleeve cap. It has front and back armhole notches and a central or cap notch. The two armhole notches correspond with those of the front and back bodice pattern, whereas the central notch goes with the bodice shoulder seam. The sleeve front has a deeper curve below the armhole notch than the back side. You can often use this knowledge to tell which side of the s...”
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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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