Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
Cutting and Prepping for Sewing
A course by Luisa Hurtado , Fashion Designer
About the video: Cutting and Prepping for Sewing
Overview
“Here, we’ll cut the fabric for the purse and prepare it with interfacing for extra durability. I’ll show you how to assemble the body of the purse and add any necessary details like zippers or buttons. ”
In this video lesson Luisa Hurtado addresses the topic: Cutting and Prepping for Sewing, 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
“So here I have the pieces ready and I've used the pattern to cut all of them. I did one for the front, one for the back, two for the sides one for the base and then the measurements for the straps. I have two here ready to go. Now for the lining you're going to use the exact same patterns except for the straps. So here I have the pieces with the same fabric that I used for my vest. I have here the 100% cotton fabric, so I have one for the front. One for the back, two sides. and one base. Interfacing is optional, but I highly recommend it. Applying interfacing to the denim pieces gives the b...”
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Course summary for: Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
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Category
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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