Advance Your Sewing Skills
Take your sewing skills to the next level with Ashley Hough and learn new techniques you can apply to both home decor and garment projects.
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Take your sewing skills to the next level with Ashley Hough and learn new techniques you can apply to both home decor and garment projects.
Getting Started
The more you advance in sewing, the more tools and supplies you will need. From your sewing machine to different types of hem tape, Ashley takes you through everything you’ll need to learn and sew along in this class.
Expand Your Stitches
Part of becoming a more advanced sewer is knowing when and how to use different stitches. Ashley teaches you about several different types of stitching, including ease stitching and stay-stitching, and demonstrates where and how they should be stitched.
Sewing Darts & Pleats
Darts on a dress or pleats across the front of a pillow are both examples of ways to add shaping or texture to a project. Learn about several different types of darts, how to sew them and where each of them work best. Ashley will also teach you how to sew several types of pleats, including knife pleats, box pleats and pleats with inlays.
Tips for Sewing Curves & Corners
Curves and corners can be found on most sewing projects and can be tricky to tackle. Learn tips for sewing smooth curves and how to correctly clip the seam allowance so everything lies flat. Ashley will also teach you tips for sewing and clipping corners so you get a nice crisp point every time, even on thick fabrics.
Professional Seam Finishes
Finished seams take a project from beginner to advanced and can make a garment look professionally made. Ashley teaches you several ways to finish seams, including ways to finish while constructing and also after a project is completed. Learn the benefits of both depending on the project being made.
Several Ways to Hem
When it comes to finishing off a project, more often than not a hem is involved. Learn several different ways to hem depending on the look you want. Ashley will go over a basic hem, teach you how to stitch a blind hem and show you how to use both fusible and sew-in hem tape.
Meet Your Instructor
Learn more about your instructor, Ashley Hough.
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