Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Making the Pointed Puff Sleeve
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Making the Pointed Puff Sleeve
Overview
“It's time to go further! In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare the pointed puff sleeve and how to attach it to the blouse bodice. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Making 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
“In this lesson I am going to sew the pointed puff sleeve. So I have already cut the pieces and this is our sleeve shape. Remember to cut all the notches. Here are the front armhole notches. The back armhole notches. And the central notch. You can also cut these if you want, but you can also leave them out. We will start from the pointed shape that is here at the top. So fold it in half. Right sides together. Add a pin. And then sew here. We have a 1 cm seam allowance. Now you need to cut here. This is where the notch is. It's because you need to press the seam flat. Like this. Alright. Now ...”
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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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