Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
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Learn to design and create a pattern to transform into a garment of your choice
Olga Sola, founder of the textile studio Sola, believes that what we wear is an expression of who we are. She captures the essence of her clients and expresses it in the concept, design, and production of her pieces. Olga has a long career in the field of textile design and pattern making, and has collaborated with clients such as Conde Duque, Diddo Madrid, and Blanca Gracia.
In this course, she teaches you how to take body measurements, draw a basic pattern, and join all the pieces together to form a garment. In addition to discovering the whole process and putting it into practice in the creation of a top for your final project, learn how to alter the darts of your garment to be able to create new designs.
Olga Sola starts the course by introducing herself and explaining a bit more about her professional career and her artistic influences. She also outlines briefly what the course entails.
Discover what a pattern is and look for inspiration before starting to make your garment, in this case it’s a top. Then, create a mood board with your chosen references.
Olga teaches you how to take measurements and how to work from these to create your basic pattern, which is essential for any designer; start with the back and gradually move on to the front part.
Next, choose the fabric for your garment and learn how to cut it correctly. Time to get sewing! See the process of assembling the body for a first fitting and check for any mistakes. Olga shows you the different types of darts and how to manipulate them to create new designs, then teaches you how to achieve perfect finishes.
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