Traditional Dressmaking Techniques: Make Your Own Skirt
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Learn how to create a skirt using traditional dressmaking techniques, from the initial design and pattern to the final stitch
Fashion is a form of expression, and thanks to the endless possibilities of fabric, needle, and thread, you can transform your personality into a wearable piece of clothing. Sara Forlini is a stylist who specializes in vintage, tailor-made garments inspired by mid-20th century aesthetics, from the ’40s through the ’80s. By combining first-rate materials with traditional dressmaking techniques, she achieves incomparable quality in her work.
In this online course, learn to handcraft unique garments from start to finish. Sara teaches you how to make a half circle skirt with a decorative panel following her step-by-step process: start by taking measurements and creating a pattern, then cut the fabric, sew together your garment, and complete it with some custom details.
Meet your teacher for the course, Sara Forlini. She tells you about herself and her creative journey to becoming a stylist and designer, along with the influences that inspire her work, from fashion and art to classic films.
Begin with an overview of the tools and materials you need for the final project, then find inspiration for your skirt by compiling reference images into a mood board.
Next, Sara teaches you how to take proper body measurements, either of yourself or another person, and transfer them to paper to make a pattern. Continue by designing the decorative piece to add your personal touch of style.
Once your pattern is ready, learn how to position it on your chosen fabric and cut out the individual sections. Finally, sew all the pieces together to create your one-of-a-kind skirt.
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