Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments
Basic Sewing Skills
A course by Caitlin Trantham
Learn to transform old garments into unique and sustainable pieces using sewing and customization techniques
About the video: Basic Sewing Skills
Overview
“This lesson highlights some basic skills we will be doing for this project, such as finishing edges, gathering, and adding darts. ”
In this video lesson Caitlin Trantham addresses the topic: Basic Sewing Skills, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments. Learn to transform old garments into unique and sustainable pieces using sewing and customization techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I want to introduce you to some of the skills you will need for our upcycling project. They may take a while to perfect, but the best thing you can do is practice. Keep making and trying projects, and don't be distraught if things are a little wonky at first. You got this. First, I'm gonna show you my favorite ways to finish a seam without a serger. The easiest one would be a simple zigzag stitch. You might already know how to do a zigzag stitch. It's a really common stitch on most machines. Even though the zigzag stitch is really common, let me show you how I do it. First, ...”
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Course summary for: Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments
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Category
Fashion -
Areas
Costume Design, Upcycling
A course by Caitlin Trantham
Caitlin is a full-time content creator specializing in creative recycling and transforming old garments. Her passion for sustainable fashion started out of necessity and turned into a full-time career.
She has collaborated with various brands and platforms, sharing her knowledge and techniques through tutorials and social media.
Caitlin is known for her practical approach and ability to see potential in garments that others might overlook, inspiring many to adopt a more sustainable approach to fashion.
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- Level: Beginner
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