As a Seamstress for over 30 years and a College Professor teaching Fashion Design for almost a decade, I have found that YOU have to learn the laws of sewing in order to be able to break the laws of sewing effectively. At that point, you will have what it takes to design well!
Bridget Fizer, Professor Fashion Design, HCCS
What we will cover...
The sewing machine and It's parts.
How to choose your pattern and size.
How to choose your pattern and size.
Get started with sewing by learning the basics of threading your machine, choosing the right fabric and sewing straight lines.
How to choose your pattern and size.
How to choose your pattern and size.
How to choose your pattern and size.
We have carefully chosen patterns that are simple, easy to read/understand, and clearly explains what is needed, what is required, and how to make it!
How to understand your guide sheet.
How to choose your pattern and size.
How to layout your Pattern properly.
-Sizing according to measurements
-Layout according to fabric width
-Glossary terms
-Symbol meanings
-How to read construction instructions.
How to layout your Pattern properly.
Contruction & finishing your project.
How to layout your Pattern properly.
There is a way to "lay out" your pattern. Using your guidesheet, we will cover basic fundamentals and have hands on lessons as to the proper way to lay out your pattern pieces.
Contruction & finishing your project.
Contruction & finishing your project.
Contruction & finishing your project.
Construction techniques, according to your pattern, step by step, with many different finishing techniques available, we will only cover the basics.
And so much more!
Contruction & finishing your project.
Contruction & finishing your project.
Sew with me!
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