Sustainable Fashion: Introduction to Upcycling
Mold stroke
A course by Ximena Corcuera , Fashion Designer
About the video: Mold stroke
Overview
“To avoid the usual problems of the pattern, I will teach you to draw a super simple mold that we will use later as our guide to weave the pieces of the final sweater. If you have knowledge of pattern design, I invite you to explore new possibilities with the technique, you can even modify or enlarge the mold that I share.”
In this video lesson Ximena Corcuera addresses the topic: Mold stroke, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sustainable Fashion: Introduction to Upcycling. Give unused clothes new life with a weaving technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“We will start by drawing the patterns for our sweater. Lengthwise. we'll place the sheet horizontally and trace a very simple silhouette. The general shape of the sweater will be a trapezoid; it's not a sweater a very defined or complex pattern. making it easy for everyone. detailed so it's easy for everyone to follow. This sweater lacks a distinct sleeve-torso separation; it's single piece. resembling a blend of a sweater and a poncho. The only separate components are the cuffs. create a front piece. a back piece. and two individual cuffs. This design simplifies the process. making it In t...”
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Course summary for: Sustainable Fashion: Introduction to Upcycling
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Craft, Fashion -
Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Upcycling
Ximena Corcuera
A course by Ximena Corcuera
Ximena grew up in a spontaneous environment surrounded by art and creativity, which led her to overcome her fear of processes and enjoy artistic experimentation as a way of life. From an early age she worked on different projects related to fashion, but it wasn't until later that she discovered that it was her passion. Ximena has more than five years of experience in the world of fashion, trends, experimental design, sustainable fashion, retail, and licenses, which has led her to learn from experts in countries such as Mexico, France, Spain, Brazil, Guatemala, Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador, among others.
She is currently working on her own project, where she seeks to generate cultural experiences responsibly through fashion and demonstrate its power as a channel for expressing ideas in order to connect with each other.
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