Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
Strategic Pattern Placement for Zero-Waste
A course by Luisa Hurtado , Fashion Designer
About the video: Strategic Pattern Placement for Zero-Waste
Overview
“Now that we’ve prepped our jeans, I’ll show you how to carefully place the pattern pieces to make the most of the fabric and avoid waste. We’ll learn how to use pockets, waistbands, and hems in creative ways to add character to the vest.”
In this video lesson Luisa Hurtado addresses the topic: Strategic Pattern Placement for Zero-Waste, 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
“I like to start with the larger pieces first, and when I make patterns, I usually mark them in alphabetical order. So in this case, I'll begin with A1, which is the front, and B1, which is the main piece for the back. If you made your own patterns, then just find the largest piece and work your way down to the smallest. Take your time to position the pieces in the best areas of the fabric, if there's any stains or any places that you want to avoid. And also try to think about the gray line as you place the patterns. It's not critical, especially since you're upcycling jeans and they might h...”
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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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