Practical Sewing Tips & Techniques
Advance your basic sewing skills with a collection of the most useful intermediate skills and techniques.
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Advance your basic sewing skills with a collection of the most useful intermediate skills and techniques.
Overview
Get an overview of the information covered in this course, from tension, elastics, hems and zippers to binding, mitering and pattern alterations.
Tension Trouble Shooting
Incorrect tension is one of the most common sewing issues. Nicki explains the basics of tension mechanics and how to troubleshoot tension problems.
Elastics
Adding elastic is one of the easiest ways to finish a waistband. Learn about the different kinds of elastics, when and how to use them, and learn how to attach an elastic waistband in three different ways.
Hemming
Different garment styles require different hem styles, just as different fabrics require different hem considerations. Learn how to hem an A-line skirt, variations for hemming a circle skirt, tips for professionally hemming slinky knits without a serger and how to shorten a garment while keeping the original factory hem intact.
Binding & Mitering
Binding is a great way to give garment edges a clean, finished look. Binding can be used on quilts, garments and most edges. Nicki explains the different types of binding and shows you how to make your own. Plus, learn how to make perfect mitered corners and flawlessly join binding ends.
Zippers
Zippers are one of the most common closures, in dresses, shirts and pants. Nicki explains the different types of zippers, where to use them and tips for sewing them. Get step-by-step instructions for inserting a coil zipper and invisible zipper.
Pattern Alterations
Knowing the basics of pattern alterations is one of the most useful skills a sewist can acquire. Learn the tools needed, and a few techniques for basic design and fit alterations.
General Sewing Tips
Nicki answers some of the most common sewing questions, including how to prevent wavy edges when sewing knits, and how to decipher commercial sewing pattern symbols. Plus learn how to correctly choose the right pattern size, and how to grade between sizes for the perfect pattern fit.
Meet Your Instructor
Learn more about your instructor, Nicki LaFoille.
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