Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“Inspired by his grandmother, a self-taught seamstress, and his ever-creative mother, the teacher demonstrates how family and sustainable fashion shape his work. Discover how he integrates values of perseverance and environmental awareness, transforming clothing and finding unique treasures in thrift stores. Join Luisa Hurtado in this lesson.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Heritage and Sustainability, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing and Design Specialization. Master sewing techniques: from using a sewing machine to creating garments like dresses, trousers, peplum tops, and backpacks.

Partial transcription of the video

“My greatest and number one inspiration is my grandmother. She was a seamstress for the rich back in the 70s. She was a self-taught dressmaker. However, I don't think she was only a seamstress or a dressmaker. She was a fashion designer. She would carry her own sewing machine and cross a bridge every day to plug in the machine to the power as she didn't have any power in her own home. She created dresses, tops, uniforms, pants, suits, everything. Another big influence and inspiration is my mom. My mom has always been super creative and comes up with ideas when she sees a need. She started ma...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (51)
• 10260 students
• 11 units
• 83 lessons (15h 27m)
• 36 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Design, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Botanical Illustration, DIY, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling