Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Making the Balloon Sleeve 2
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Making the Balloon Sleeve 2
Overview
“Here, we will complete the sleeve cuff and I will share some tips and tricks on attaching the balloon sleeve to the armhole of the blouse. The sample sleeve is made in linen. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Making the Balloon 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 after having closed the underarm seam, finish the seam with your preferred method. I used a zigzag stitch. Then press it towards the back of the sleeve. And while you're at it, also press the remaining edge of the cuff piece towards the sleeve, like this. Now we're going to fold it. Match this edge with the previous stitch line. Add pins. The easiest way is to hand stitch the cuff, but I'm going to use the machine. So first, I will baste. So here I have my basting thread. And a hand sewing needle. So I'm going to baste here, near the edge. I want to avoid the basting thread to remain und...”
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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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