About the video: Combining Garments
Overview
“Let me teach you how to combine different garments and materials to craft unique pieces creatively. You'll discover how to select parts from various items—like merging the bodice of one dress with the skirt of another or combining multiple dresses into a grand gown. Examining specific projects gives you insight into transformative upcycling techniques that can expand your creative horizons. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Combining Garments, 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
“One of the coolest parts about upcycling is the freedom to experiment. You don't have to always feel restrained to one item and can combine separate garments or other source materials in almost infinite ways. Maybe you wanna use a bodice from one dress and a skirt from another, or mash two sweatshirts together, or even use multiple dresses to make a huge gown. Let's look at some projects I've done combining two or more garments into one look. I made this dress for only $3. It's five blankets that I thrifted. They were originally from Target, but they were clearanced out new to my local Good...”
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Course summary for: Fashion Specialization: Upcycling, Printing and Personalization
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Costume Design, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Printing, Upcycling

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