Fashion Design and Garment-Making Specialization: From Pattern Drafting to the Final Piece

Overview

“We'll begin by sewing the opening where the cuff will be closed using a simple and easy finish: a bias binding; this is a functional way to finish the edges and necklines of your garments. We'll also close the pleats that bring the entire sleeve volume to the gathered cuff.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Sew cuff opening and sleeve pleats, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fashion Design and Garment-Making Specialization: From Pattern Drafting to the Final Piece. Learn design and preparation techniques to create unique garments, from patterns to professional finishes.

Partial transcription of the video

“SEWING FIST OPENING AND SLEEVE PLEATS As you can see, your shirt is already taking shape. Now you put it aside and look for these pattern pieces, the two of the sleeve and the "sleeve opening strip". We remove the pins and remove the paper. We will start with a sleeve. Find the inner side of the fabric, where is the cross, here. We will make two small cuts at the end of this slot. To make it look easy, I mark it with the pencil. You will have to make a cut like this. One over here. And another one here. We do this so that we can open this slot completely like this, which is what we will sew...”

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Course summary for: Fashion Design and Garment-Making Specialization: From Pattern Drafting to the Final Piece

• Level: Beginner
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• 1468 students
• 7 units
• 96 lessons (18h 31m)
• 38 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Design