Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
Building the Main Pieces and Adding Design Elements
A course by Luisa Hurtado , Fashion Designer
About the video: Building the Main Pieces and Adding Design Elements
Overview
“In this lesson, we’ll dive into assembling the front and back of the vest. I’ll guide you through adding unique design details like topstitching, hems, and reusing the original pockets or buttons from the jeans. Plus, I’ll share tips on preventing fraying and adding personal touches to make your vest truly one-of-a-kind. ”
In this video lesson Luisa Hurtado addresses the topic: Building the Main Pieces and Adding Design Elements, 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
“Well, now it's time to start sewing the vest. So get your sewing machine ready with a jean needle or a number 16 to 18 needle. Do a few test stitches until you're happy with the stitch length. I will be adjusting the sewing machine for a longer stitch. The setting number is number 10, but on some machines it may be between 3.5 or 4. Make sure you're also using the right color on your thread. So here I have pieces A1 and A2 which belong to the front. And use the notches to match the pieces and as a guide to place them together. Place the more curved piece on top to make it easier to sew. So ...”
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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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