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 …
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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. French seams are not appropriate for curved areas of the garment, such as armholes. It is important to sew …
Flat Felled semas 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 and attachments. This seam is labor intensive and creates a thick heavy seam. These courses are designed for learners …
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 the perfect curved seam. Don’t get this confused with open curves with a facing such as a neckline. These …
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 courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the patterns for Level 1 …
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 is especially useful when needing very long lengths of bias strips for garments. These courses are designed for learners …
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 is especially useful when needing very long lengths of bias strips for garments. These courses are designed for learners …
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 collars and pockets. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the …
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 to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the patterns for Level 1 tutorials here: https://tinyurl.com/AAA-L1-Patterns
Bias binding is a great way to finish open area of a garment. Similar to the bound seam finish, bias binding is mostly used as a decorative element seen on the outside of a garment. This version covers the visible topstitching method. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production …
