Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments
Measuring Yourself
A course by Caitlin Trantham
About the video: Measuring Yourself
Overview
“ Now that we have some basics down, let’s learn how to measure ourselves. Knowing your measurements will help with finding garments, and adjusting the fit while upcycling. ”
In this video lesson Caitlin Trantham addresses the topic: Measuring Yourself, 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, we are gonna learn how to get accurate measures of our bodies. Knowing your measurements is really important for your sewing journey. Not only do these measurements help you pick out the best pattern, it will also help you pick out clothes to upcycle. First, we're gonna measure our bust. The bust is the part of the woman's body that has the most curve. When you're constructing a bodice, that will always be the place where you're adding shaping. Make sure when you're taking your measurements that you have the undergarments that you plan to wear with your garment. This is real...”
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Course summary for: Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments
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Category
Fashion -
Areas
Costume Design, Upcycling
Caitlin Trantham
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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