Fashion Specialization: Upcycling, Printing and Personalization

Overview

“Now, we are going to fit our garment. In this lesson, I will show you how to add darts to your bodice and where to put them to fix fit issues. I will also show you how to hem and change the skirt shape. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Adjusting Fits and Shapes, 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

“Now that we have a garment that's in pieces, the real work starts. With your end goal in mind or your sketch in hand, let's look at what we have and figure out how we're gonna get there. We are gonna start adjusting the bodice, which is the upper portion of our dress. If you have a dress form that is your size, it will be best to use that for alterations. If not, you need to put the garment on your body and find a mirror to do it yourself. I like to do my adjustments with the garment inside out. When I was developing this course, I realized that my normal method of fitting might be a little...”

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

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

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

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