BEGINNERS CLASS VIDEO LESSONS

INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to Donlarrie Online Beginners class!.

In this section, you’ll have access to all of the video lessons. Should you require any assistance at any point or you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.

MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO PATTERN MAKING

To work efficiently as a patternmaker, you must have the proper tools and supplies. And to communicate effectively in the industry and to minimize errors, the pattern maker should know and understand pattern landmarks and terminologies.

This section will introduces you to tools, supplies and terminologies used in the fashion industry.

MODULE 1A

GET TO KNOW THE PATTERN MAKING TOOLS

PATTERNMAKING TERMS & LANDMARKS

INTRODUCTION TO 5-PIECE BASIC PATTERN SET & DART

MODULE 1B


HOW TO READ THE TAPE MEASURE

HOW TO TAKE ACCURATE BODY MEASUREMENT

MODULE 1 COMPLETED

SELF-ASSESSMENT

As you learn how to sew, it can be overwhelming when you see all the different sewing tools available to you. There are lots of options, but you can get by with only the essentials. To help you navigate the world of sewing tools and understand what these items do, we’ve put together this beginner’s guide to check out before you head to your local craft store.

MODULE 2

DRAFTING THE BASIC PATTERN SET

Introduction to patternmaking begins with the draft of the basic dress foundation. The basic dress is the very foundation upon which patternmaking , fit, and design are based. The basic dress foundation is made up of five distinct parts: A front and back bodice, a front and back skirt and a full-length sleeve.

In this section, you’ll learn how to draft the 5-piece basic pattern set.

You’ll also learn two methods of drafting the half basic bodice.

MODULE 2A

BASIC BODICE PATTERN DRAFTING (METHOD 1)

BASIC BODICE PATTERN DRAFTING (METHOD 2)

HOW TO CUT PERFECT ARMHOLE

HOW TO ELIMINATE EXCESS AROUND THE ARMHOLE AREA

TORSO/LONG BODICE PATTERN DRAFTING

HOW TO MAKE A SWAY BACK ALTERATION ON THE LONG BODICE

HOW TO ADD SEAM ALLOWANCE TO THE PATTERN

MODULE 2B

BASIC SKIRT PATTERN (PART 1)

BASIC SKIRT PATTERN (PART 2)

MODULE 2C

BASIC SLEEVE PATTERN DRAFTING

MODULE 2 COMPLETED

SELF-ASSESSMENT

As you learn how to sew, it can be overwhelming when you see all the different sewing tools available to you. There are lots of options, but you can get by with only the essentials. To help you navigate the world of sewing tools and understand what these items do, we’ve put together this beginner’s guide to check out before you head to your local craft store.

MODULE 3

SEWING AND SEWING TECHNIQUES

As you learn how to sew, it can be overwhelming when you see all the different sewing tools available to you. There are lots of options, but you can get by with only the essentials. To help you navigate the world of sewing tools and understand what these items do, we’ve put together this beginner’s guide to check out before you head to your local craft store.

SEWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES

GET TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE

MODULE 4

FABRICS

There are different types of fabrics available out there and it can be very difficult for a beginner to choose something to work on. Not every fabric is beginner-friendly, so if you are new to sewing then you might want to know about different types of fabrics.

In this section, we’ll look into different types of fabrics and terminologies.


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MODULE 5

BASIC BODICE SEWING 1

BASIC BODICE SEWING 2

BASIC BODICE SEWING 3
(FIXING OF THE ZIP)

BASIC BODICE SEWING 4

MODULE 6

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION

Learning to sew covers a lot of skills, like knowing how to use a sewing machine and different presser feet, learning different techniques for sewing different types of projects, and finding some simple projects that will help you build on what you know.  We’ll take a look at some of the most elemental techniques used in sewing in this section.

BASIC SKIRT MAKING 2

BASIC SKIRT MAKING 3

BASIC SKIRT MAKING 4

BASIC SKIRT MAKING 5

BASIC SKIRT MAKING 6
(FIXING OF THE ZIP)

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