Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Drafting the Sleeves: The Pointed Puff Sleeve
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Drafting the Sleeves: The Pointed Puff Sleeve
Overview
“In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a pointed puff sleeve pattern. This means adding volume to the basic sleeve pattern using a more complex version of the slash & spread method. For even more gathers, you can raise the sleeve cap by 3cm before starting. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Drafting the Sleeves: The Pointed Puff Sleeve, 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 now with the pointed puff sleeve. So first you need to trace the basic sleeve again. Also this time an elbow length is fine. Decide on the sleeve length. I'm going to make this three centimeters above the elbow line. So here's our new hemline. This time we will be adding volume in a bit different way. I'm going to draw the lines where we are going to add volume. Starting from one that goes from the central cap to the hemline. Then we will be adding four slanted lines like here, here, here and here. In this case I'm going to start at the bicep line. Try to place them sy...”
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Course summary for: Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
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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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