Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“With Monisola Omotoso as your guide, you'll explore essential abbreviations and concepts in pattern cutting for trousers. You’ll learn key terms like "cut one pair" and "seam allowance," as well as concepts such as blocks, notches, and facings. Finally, you'll discover the three stages in pattern-making: basic block, working pattern, and finished pattern, to achieve a well-fitted garment.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Flat Pattern Cutting and Useful Terminology , 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'll talk about pattern cutting terminology and commonly used abbreviations. I'll then show you the three stages needed to create a finished pattern. So let's start with pattern making terminology. The PDF that is provided shows a long list of abbreviations which apply to lots of different types of patterns. But because we're only focusing on trousers, I'll refer to the items that are required for creating trousers. The C1P is an abbreviation which means cut one pair. So cut one pair basically means that one pattern piece will be laid on a folded piece of fabric, pinned, an...”

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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