Fashion Specialization: Upcycling, Printing and Personalization

Overview

“Family, creativity, and sustainability are key inspirations. A grandmother who sewed without electricity, a mother who transformed and repaired clothing, and a deep appreciation for resourcefulness shape this approach. Rather than traditional designers, thrift stores, vintage magazines, and discarded garments spark new ideas. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Inspiration / Luisa Hurtado , which is part of the Domestika online course: Fashion Specialization: Upcycling, Printing and Personalization. Transform old garments into unique, sustainable fashion pieces by mastering upcycling techniques and essential sewing skills.

Partial transcription of the video

“My greatest and number one inspiration is my grandmother. She was a seamstress for the rich back in the 70s. She was a self-taught dressmaker. However, I don't think she was only a seamstress or a dressmaker. She was a fashion designer. She would carry her own sewing machine and cross a bridge every day to plug in the machine to the power as she didn't have any power in her own home. She created dresses, tops, uniforms, pants, suits, everything. Another big influence and inspiration is my mom. My mom has always been super creative and comes up with ideas when she sees a need. She started ma...”

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Course summary for: Fashion Specialization: Upcycling, Printing and Personalization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (4)
• 761 students
• 7 units
• 88 lessons (11h 34m)
• 38 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Costume Design, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Printing, Upcycling