Category: AAA
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Sewing 1/2″ Seam Overlock Closed Single & Double Topstitch (OVC 1TS, OVC 2TS)
Full video tutorial below 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…
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Sewing French Seam
Full video tutorial below The French Seam is predominately used on finer and lightweight fabrics when overlock/serger isn’t appropriate. It can also be used on medium weight fabrics when there is a long seam and overlocked/serged seams are not desired.…
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Sewing A Flat Felled Seam
Full video tutorial below Flat Felled seams are predominately used on workwear. However, you may have noticed them on the center back seam and inseam of your jeans. Although today this type of seam is done with a specialized machine…
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Sewing A Curved Seam
Full video tutorial below You will encounter curved seams a lot, such as armholes. You will be sewing opposite curves together. One side will be concave and the other will be convex. When sewn together properly, the two will create…
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Sewing A Corner Square Seam
Full video tutorial below The corner seam is useful when color blocking is desired, especially when working with geometrics. Don’t confuse this with square edges, such as a neckline or armhole. This is an actual seam within the garment. These…
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Cutting & Joining Bias Strips
Full video tutorial below In this exercise you will be taught to ways of joining bias strips. One way is for when the ends of the strips are cut at an angel. The other way is for squared corners. This…
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Sewing Bias Piping 1/4″ Finished
Full video tutorial below You need a piece of cording or thin rope for this exercise. The cording is covered with a bias strip/tape which creates the piping. Piping is used as a decorative element which is commonly seen on…
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Sewing Bias Spaghetti Straps 1/8″ Finished
Full video tutorial below Bias spaghetti straps are predominantly used as shoulder straps for dresses, but the spaghetti can also be used for decorative purposes. You will need loop turner for this exercise. These courses are designed for learners planning…