Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Drafting the Sleeves: The Balloon Sleeve 1
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Drafting the Sleeves: The Balloon Sleeve 1
Overview
“I want to start by teaching you how to draft a balloon sleeve that has both pleats and gathers. You will learn how to add volume to your sleeve pattern. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Drafting the Sleeves: The Balloon Sleeve 1, 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 are going to start drafting the balloon sleeve So, first, we need to trace the basic sleeve pattern. I'm going for a size eight. Remember to include all the notches. In this case, we're making a short sleeve, so elbow length is okay. Trace also the bicep line Alright, decide on the length of your sleeve. I'm going to make mine nine centimeters from the bicep line. The balloon sleeve will have volume both at the top and the bottom. And there will be pleats at the sleeve cap in this case. So let's add volume. The volume will go where the pleats will be. Let's place one in the center where ...”
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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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