Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“In this first part, Chinelo Bally guides you through cutting the bodice piece for the top, mapping measurements directly onto the fabric. You’ll create center front and back lines, form the neckline, shoulder seam, and armhole, and then cut along the markings to separate the front and back pieces. This precise setup will ensure the bodice’s fit and structure before moving on to assembly.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Folding, Mapping, and Cutting - Part 1, 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 we're going to be making the top half of our patot, which is the bodice. We'll start off by folding the fabric, then we'll map the measurements onto the fabric and then we'll cut. So to start off with, you need a piece of fabric that measures your largest horizontal measurement, plus 15 inches. And that is going to be the width of the fabric. And the length of the fabric needs to be your shoulder to your waist measurement plus one inch. We're going to take this over to the ironing table. What you have here is the center front line. You need to press that and make sure you get...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (40)
• 8515 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