Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops
Adding Darts to the Bodice
A course by user9631244 surname9631244 , Fashion Designer, Dressmaker, and Author
Joined January 2022
Learn to make long-lasting garments that are inclusive of all body types using the freehand cutting method
Joined January 2022
About the video: Adding Darts to the Bodice
Overview
“The next step is to add darts to the bodice pieces. Darts shape the garment to the particular form.”
In this video lesson user9631244 surname9631244 addresses the topic: Adding Darts to the Bodice, which is part of the Domestika online course: Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops. Learn to make long-lasting garments that are inclusive of all body types using the freehand cutting method.
Partial transcription of the video
“Adding Darts to the Bodice In this lesson, we'll create the darts that give the bodice shaping. To create the darts, make sure that the front bodice is laid over the aligned back bodice and then, I'll do half of my apex. I'll measure half of my apex from the centrefold outwards and at that point, I'll fold a vertical line that goes all the way down the bodice. That will give you the centreline of your front darts. I'm going over that crease again to make sure it's definite in there. We've got the back and the front pieces that have the centre front and the centre back darts in place. The fr...”
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Course summary for: Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops
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Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing
A course by user9631244 surname9631244
Chinelo Bally is a fashion designer, author, television personality, and an avid lover of all things creative. She specializes in a unique method of garment production called Freehand Cutting. Over the past 10 years, she has shared her skills with students and audiences all over the world. She runs workshops all over the UK, regularly participates in craft exhibitions, and takes part in many craft-based TV series.
Her first television appearance was as a contestant on BBC2's "The Great British Sewing Bee”, where she came in second. Following the success of the show, she has written two bestselling books, Freehand Fashion and Sew Chinelo. She is also the CEO and creative director of the Chinelo Bally studios in Lagos, Nigeria, where they specialize in bridal and occasion-wear for women worldwide and have even dressed celebrities for high-end events.
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