Bias facing can be used when a smaller profile is desired around garment openings such as necklines and armholes. In this version of bias facing, the facing is turned to the inside of the garment. However, bias facing can be used as a decorative element when turned to the outside of the garment. These courses …
In this exercise you will learn how to properly execute a rolled hem in 4 finished widths; 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″. 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
In this exercise you will learn how to properly execute a rolled hem in 4 finished widths; 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″. 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
Pockets are both utilitarian and decorative. This exercise includes two patch pockets; western & curved with top flaps. Patch pockets are usually described as pockets that are ‘topped on’, meaning they were topstitched directly onto the garment. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the patterns for …
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Pockets are both utilitarian and decorative. This exercise includes two patch pockets; western & curved with top flaps. Patch pockets are usually described as pockets that are ‘topped on’, meaning they were topstitched directly onto the garment. These courses are designed for learners planning to go into the fashion/apparel production environment. Purchase the patterns for …
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The railroad zipper is probably the simplest zipper to install. It can be identified with topstitching that is stitched on the outside of the garment that holds the zipper in place. In this version you will fist stitch on side of the zipper to one of the seam allowances, then you will topstitch the zipper …
A seam is two or more pieces of fabric stitched together. The specified distance from the stitching to the edge of the fabric is called seam allowance. These plain seam exercises are designed for you to practice sewing the most common seam allowance widths; 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4” and 1”. You will use the throat plate …
Concentric sewing is designed to help you strengthen your accuracy as well as your hand-eye coordination. You will use the edge of the presser foot as a guide. This exercise should be completed without removing the fabric from the machine. Make sure you have a full bobbin before you start. These courses are designed for …
