Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
Deconstructing the Jeans
A course by Luisa Hurtado , Fashion Designer
About the video: Deconstructing the Jeans
Overview
“Before we start cutting the patterns, we need to prep the jeans. I’ll guide you through the process of deconstructing the jeans by removing seams and separating the parts, so we can reuse every bit of fabric.”
In this video lesson Luisa Hurtado addresses the topic: Deconstructing the Jeans, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim. Learn eco-friendly fashion design with zero-waste patterns to upcycle denim into stylish garments and accessories.
Partial transcription of the video
“We are now ready to start deconstructing the jeans so that we can repurpose as much of the fabric as possible for our new project. Before we begin, make sure to press and iron your jeans to make them easier to work with. Pressing them will help with precision as you go through each step. I like to begin by removing the back pockets and labels. This is a key step because you can use these details in your final design, and it also gives us more space to work with the denim itself. For this, I'll be using my sharp razor blade and my seam ripper. It's fast and efficient and it cuts through the ...”
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Course summary for: Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
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Craft, Fashion -
Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Upcycling
Luisa Hurtado
A course by Luisa Hurtado
Luisa Hurtado is a talented fashion designer and content creator specialized in upcycling and sustainable fashion. With an outstanding career, Luisa has collaborated with important brands such as Levi's and has presented her collections at various fashion events.
Her passion for sustainable practices and teaching others to see value in fashion as a path to bringing other original pieces to life has positioned her as a respected figure in the upcycling community.
She is known as designerluisa on platforms such as YouTube and Tiktok, where she exposes her innovative and creative approach to upcycling, capturing the attention of a wide audience, inspiring many to adopt more sustainable fashion practices.
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