Pattern Creation for Unique Sleeves
Testing the Sleeve Designs
A course by Minna Konttijärvi , Pattern-Maker and Dressmaker
About the video: Testing the Sleeve Designs
Overview
“Now, you will see how to modify further each sleeve pattern presented in the previous unit and start planning your sleeve design. ”
In this video lesson Minna Konttijärvi addresses the topic: Testing the Sleeve Designs, 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
“Now I'm going to show you different ways to further modify each of the tree sleeve styles presented in unit three. You can use the half scale pattern that's in the course materials to test the different versions. This is an excellent way to get a better understanding on how the patterns work. When drafting patterns in half scale, you just need to remember to divide each measurement in half. However, you can also purchase a half scale ruler if you prefer. The twelves don't need to be perfectly finished. Feel free to leave raw edges and even skip the cuffs. Idea is to see what kind of a shape...”
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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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