Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Drafting the Sleeves: The Tiered Sleeve 2
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Drafting the Sleeves: The Tiered Sleeve 2
Overview
“During this second part of the lesson we will finish the tier pieces. Then, you will learn how to create a separate facing piece to hem the sleeve more easily. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Drafting the Sleeves: The Tiered Sleeve 2, 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
“So don't worry if you run out of paper, you can always add a piece here. And then you can redraw the cap shape. Let's add 3 centimeters here at the top. And then draw the new shape like this. So the central notch will be here in the middle. And then we need to move these on the other side of the volume, because you don't need to add volume under the arm. While we're here, let's also adjust this point here, because you need to create that 90 degree angle here. And the same on the other side. Let's do the second tire. So here is the piece we traced. Let's start by dividing this into 6 section...”
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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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