Bending Seams – How to Create Couture Curves

Year: 2021 Authors: Lewis Campbell; Kelly Delp; Elisabetta A. Matsumoto

Core claim

Adjusting seam angles while preserving edge lengths creates sewable pattern pieces that assemble into negatively curved scarves.

Topics

negative curvature, seam geometry, garment pattern design, fabric construction

Domains

Gaussian curvature, angle defect, polyhedral surfaces, plane curves, fashion design, textile design, couture seams, wearable art

Methods

curve bending, pattern piece drafting, sewing machine construction, comparative fabric testing

Media

wool, polyester, cardstock, zig-zag stitch

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