Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Making the Tiered Sleeve 1
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Making the Tiered Sleeve 1
Overview
“In this first part of the lesson, you will learn how to prepare the two tiers of the sleeve. I’m making the sleeve in chambray fabric. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Making the Tiered 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 now going to sew our last sleeve, the tiered sleeve. I have already cut the pieces. You can cut the lining in an actual lining fabric, if you want, especially if your main fabric is more heavyweight. Here's the first tier, and the second. Also, of course, remember to cut all the notches. Let's start by sewing two rows of gathering stitches at the top of the first tier. So we will sew from this armhole notch To disarm a hole notch. So I'm going to use the longest stitch length I have, and the first row will go at the presser width from the edge. And the second one between this and the...”
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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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