Top-Down: One-Piece Crocheted Garments
A course by Estefa González Designer and Crochet Teacher
A course by Estefa González , Designer and Crochet Teacher
Learn how to design and crochet your own seamless designs
Simple patterns, seamless garments, and endless possibilities are three key characteristics of creating crocheted garments using the top-down method. This is the preferred method of Estefa González, designer and founder of Santa Pazienzia, a brand and community of crochet lovers spread out across more than 50 countries.
In this course, learn how to design and crochet a top-down garment from scratch. Throughout the units, discover how to take accurate measurements, adapt your designs to any material, and apply different finishes to garments. Using a base pattern, you can achieve truly unique results that are full of character and personality.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 21 downloads
What will we do in the course?
4 minutes, 25 seconds
Anatomy of a top-down jacket
4 minutes, 33 seconds
The materials
4 minutes, 38 seconds
Crochet
2 minutes, 55 seconds
Calculate the number of points for each part of the garment
12 minutes, 5 seconds
Yoke start 1
12 minutes, 18 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start things off by getting to know Estefa, how she got started in the world of crochet, and how she turned her hobby into her profession. Learn a bit about her influences and her sources of inspiration for starting a new project. Then, get a quick overview of the content that is covered in this course.
First, learn about what a top-down design is, including its parts, its structure, and the different materials and tools needed. Then, drawing a simple sketch, Estefa teaches you how to take measurements and gives you her formula for determining the number of stitches you need to make to get started.
Once you have your measurements and the stitches, it’s time to start crocheting. Start with the yoke before continuing with the sleeves. Continue by creating the length of the garment and finish by choosing the type of sleeves you want.
By using a pattern as the starting point, you can then go on to giving a personal touch to each garment. Estefa shows you how to apply five different types of finishes. Wrap things up by exploring and getting some tips on how to create other types of garments using the top-down technique.
What is this course's project?
Create a one-piece crocheted jacket using the top-down technique. Seamless and personalized to your needs, garments made with this technique can be adapted to women, men, and children alike.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to get started in the world of crochet and learn to design their own clothes. This course is also for those who know the technique but would like to go deeper and discover how to create garments without a written pattern.
It is also an ideal course for anyone looking to create or sell handmade garments.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, no previous crochet or pattern making experience is needed. It is useful to have crocheted using a chain stitch and double crochet stitch, although it is explained in the course.
As for materials, you should prepare crochet needles between 5 and 7 mm and 5mm thick thread of any kind (800g is enough for a basic garment up to the size XL). You will also need 4 markers, a tape measure, a notebook, and a pencil.
Reviews
- 11 days ago
Ame el curso de tejido Top Down. La profesora es lo maximo. Explica de maravillsa. 100% recomendado.
- 19 days ago
Genial! Me encanto!!! muy completo y bien explicado!
- katerine080925PLUS1 month ago
LA VALORACION DE ESTE CURSO HABLA POR SI SOLO PERO LE DOY UN 10/10 EXELENTE LA EXPLICACION ES MUY COMPLETA TODO MUY CLARO Y LA PROFE EXELENTE
- 1 month ago
Este curso me ha gustado mucho explica muy claro, además los videos y material de apoyo también.
- 3 months ago
Este curso es maravilloso. Hice mi primera prenda, que quedó estupenda, después de estar mucho tiempo tejiendo solo bufandas posavasos y carteras. Muy fácil de seguir y con trucos muy útiles para las que no somos expertas ni sabemos de patronaje. Ahora voy a hacer mi segunda chaqueta revisitando el curso.
What began as a hobby naturally evolved into a company dedicated to crochet, with students in more than 50 countries. She has published 9 books, 4 online courses, and more than a hundred patterns, in addition to having collaborated with brands like Katia, Casasol, and We Are Knitters. She has also collaborated on two books published by The Sewing Box, appeared in top industry magazines, and has taught workshops locally and internationally.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Preparation
- Anatomy of a top-down jacket
- The materials
- Crochet
- Take actions
- Calculate the number of points for each part of the garment
- U3
Weave your top-down jacket
- Yoke start 1
- Beginning of yoke 2
- Sleeve separation
- The length of the jacket
- Sleeves 1
- Sleeves 2
- U4
Customize your top-down garments
- Customize your garment 1
- Customize your garment 2
- Other garments and variations with this technique
- FP
Final project
- Top-Down: One-Piece Crocheted Garments
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FAQs
The top-down crochet technique involves working garments from the neck down, allowing you to create seamless pieces that are fully customized in size and finish.
Yes, this course is designed for crocheters with intermediate skills who want to learn how to make custom-fit garments using the top-down technique.
You’ll need yarn or thread of your choice, a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight, stitch markers, a measuring tape, a yarn needle, and scissors. Vegan fibers or mohair are recommended depending on the design.
You’ll learn how to take measurements, calculate stitch counts, distribute increases, crochet sleeves and body seamlessly, customize finishes, and tailor the garment to your style using the top-down method.
You’ll learn how to measure the neckline, bust, garment length, and sleeves accurately, and record these measurements to calculate the stitches needed for a perfect fit.
Yes, the course will teach you how to read and modify patterns to adapt them to top-down construction, enabling you to personalize your projects.
The course suggests sources of inspiration and shows you how to create boards on Pinterest and Instagram to save ideas, although specific patterns may vary by edition.