Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
A course by Olga Sola , Fashion and Pattern Designer
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 14 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (127)
- 8,061 students
- 13 lessons (2h 0m)
- 14 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a top based on the design of your silhouette, draw the pattern, and make some dart modifications to your garment.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
As Wayne Dyer said: "Anyone and everyone who is willing to learn. Being a student means having the inner space for new knowledge.
Requirements and materials
You do not need any previous knowledge as it is an introductory course.
For materials, you need a tape measure, paper to make the patterns, a pencil, an eraser, a ruler, scissors, rulers, pins, an iron, fabric, and threads.
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Olga Sola
A course by Olga Sola
Olga Sola runs a design development studio called Sola, which also has its own textile workshop in the Rastro area of Madrid. Their philosophy is simple: they combine knowledge and research in technical-creative development to design and produce quality products in an ethical, flexible, and professional way.
They design, manufacture, and offer textile training in the fashion sector as well as audiovisual, advertising, and custom projects. Olga has collaborated with clients such as Conde Duque, Diddo Madrid, and Blanca Gracia.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Inspiration
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Introduction to pattern making
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Mood board: silhouette design
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Materials
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U3
Pattern making
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Taking measurements
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Body Base Pattern: Back
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Body Base Pattern: Front
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U4
Creation
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Fabric and cut
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Seam 1
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Sewing 2
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Techniques for making caliper changes
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Finishes
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FP
Final project
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Pattern Construction for Beginners: Basic Patterns and Darts
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No soy principiante y considero que hay muchas cosas que no se explican y no se entienden mucho, por ejemplo en el patronaje algunas medidas no quedan claras de donde salen y luego otras no tienen mucho sentido (a la hora de sacar la cintura).
Luego también cuando habla de acabados podría enseñarlos más. Habla de una costura francesa pero no la enseña.
Thanks for making this course.
It would be great if, when marking the measurements on paper, it was always visually shown what the base measurement is. As a beginner, I quickly lost track – even after rewinding multiple times – of which measurement was being marked where. It would help if this were visible in the image while the measurements are being drawn
Super didactico y sencillo de seguir
Me encantó cómo se abordaron tanto los aspectos técnicos como los creativos del proyecto, y siento que realmente amplié mi visión y herramientas para aplicarlas en mi propio trabajo.
leider ist die Übersetzung ins Deutsche gründlich daneben gegangen (U-Bahn?), und es wird beim Ausmessen der Centimeter alles in eine Liste geschrieben die einem nicht vorliegt. Für Anfänger ist der Kurs nichts, und für Teilnehmer mit schlechten Englischkenntnissen schon gar nichts. Schade, ich kann ihn nicht empfehlen.