Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“Discover how different fabrics can transform your project’s look and feel in this lesson. Chinelo Bally introduces four options, each offering a unique outcome: crisp Ankara for structure, damask for subtle texture, and delicate lace for special occasions. For a flowing, elegant effect, silk with interfacing adds shape to the bodice while preserving its drape. You’ll learn tips for pattern alignment, lining, and when to add interfacing for the best results with each fabric type. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: How to Handle Different Fabrics, 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

“In this lesson, I'm going to be talking you through how different fabrics can affect the outcome of the final project and how to handle the different fabrics. So before me, I've got four fabric variations that I would normally use for this kind of project to get four completely different outcomes. The very first one is this Ankara print. It's a pure cotton fabric. It's like a medium weight fabric and it's quite crisp. It's something that will hold structure quite nicely, but it's not going to be so rigid. So this is something that you can do without having to put a lining in. This is someth...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (40)
• 8517 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