Robert Joseph

The bound seam finish uses strips of fabric cut on the bias; or “bias tape”. The bound seam finish is usually used on unlined garments when a more finished appearance is desired, and can be used as a decorative element. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase […]

The number of stitches within an inch is very important in sewing. Especially if you will be sewing or working in production. The lower the number of stitches means heavier or thicker fabric. Higher number of stitches means lighter weight or thinner fabric. However, stitches are associated with numbers on a dial from 0 to

This is the first sewing exercise of The Apparel Arts Academy sewing course for beginners. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Before stitching on fabric, first stitch on paper to get use to how the machine pulls fabric through. This is also designed for you to practice

This parallel lines exercise is designed for you to practice sewing straight lines. It will also strengthen your pivoting skills and back stitching skills. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the patterns for Level 1 tutorials here: https://tinyurl.com/AAA-L1-Patterns

This parallel lines exercise is designed for you to practice sewing straight lines. It will also strengthen your pivoting skills and back stitching skills. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the patterns for Level 1 tutorials here: https://tinyurl.com/AAA-L1-Patterns

This type of seam finish can be used with fabrics that do not fray a lot. It can also be used on unlined garments when an overlock/serger is not available or bound seam allowances are not desirable. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the patterns for

This is probably the most common seam finish. This sample is intended to be for your reference. When you write sewing instructions, you will include advice regarding seam finishes. After sewing the 1/2″ seam, overlock/serge the seam allowances together and press to one side. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the

This sample is intended to be for your reference. When you write sewing instructions, you will include advice regarding seam finishes. Once you sew the 1/2″ & 3/4″ seam, you will press it open flat (Bust Open), then overlock/serge each seam allowance separately. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel

This sample is intended to be for your reference. When you write sewing instructions, you will include advice regarding seam finishes. Once you sew the 1/2″ & 3/4″ seam, you will press it open flat (Bust Open), then overlock/serge each seam allowance separately. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel

This sample exercise is both utility and decorative. After sewing the seam and overlocking/serging the seam closed, press the seam to one side. Flip the garment to the face side and stitch on top of the fabric through the seam allowance. This will hold the seam allowance to the fabric. A single topstitch is usually