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Even more advanced sewists struggle with trickier techniques like inserting gathered sleeves, applying neckline facings, and finishing shaped hemlines. In this class, Deborah Kreiling of Simplicity shares a variety of professional garment sewing techniques that will help you sew your own wardrobe. Whether you’re constructing a v-neck knit-jersey top or a tailored woven blouse, Deb’s awesome tips and tricks will help you tackle any sewing pattern without feeling intimidated.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Sewing machine
- Iron
- Ironing surface
- Fabric scissors
- Paper scissors
- Snips
- Thread to match fabrics
- Seam ripper
- Pattern weights (optional)
- Pins
- Marking pencils
- Fabric (refer to your pattern for type of fabric and yardage)
- Bias tape (refer to your pattern for type and yardage)
- Reference Patterns:
- Deb uses several Simplicity patterns for reference throughout this class
- Neckline finishes using woven fabrics and hemline variations: 1461 [Misses’ and Plus-Size Tunic], 1106 [Misses’ Tops with Fabric Variations], or 1693 [Misses’ Tops]
- Neckline finishes using knit fabrics: 1062 [Misses’ learn to Sew Knit Tops] and 1198 [Misses’ Knit Tops in Two Styles]
- Sleeve variations: 1253 [Misses’ Top with Length Variation]
Downloads:
- Make and apply a neckline facing to a slashed neckline opening using woven fabric
- Make and apply a plain round neck facing using woven fabric
- Apply a bias tape finish to a scoop neckline using woven fabric
- Make and apply a neck facing to a round neckline using knit fabric
- Make and apply a neck facing to a v-shaped neckline using knit fabric
- Insert a set-in sleeve
- Insert a gathered sleeve
- Finish a shirt-tail hemline with a narrow hem
- Apply a hem on a garment with side-slit openings
- Learn a variety of professional garment sewing techniques
- Step-by-step instruction on making and applying different necklines, inserting asset-in and gathered sleeve, working with a shirttail hemline and applying a hem on a garment
- 10 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and patterns references
- Step-by-step expert instruction from Deborah Kreiling of Simplicity
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Sewing with Simplicity: Pro Garment Sewing Techniques Reviews
231 users recommended this class to a friend
Camila Ulmete Pais
This was amazing. I learned so much! These kinds of details are the ones that end up adding up to make a garment look neat and professional, in some ways that even most ready-made clothing companies don't do. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
Ulrike Kallee
I like the structure ist f this class. Gives a good overview on different finishing techniques.
More than 3 months ago