Sewing Notions Workshop: Solutions for Savvy Sewing

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Easily improve your sewing using a few key tools! Explore the notions you need and learn techniques to get the best results from each.

Better Marking

Meet expert sewing instructor Linda Lee and learn how to utilize marking tools such as single and double tracing wheels, tracing paper, chalk markers and marking pens to help achieve precise, professional results. Linda also demonstrates how to use the versatile tailor’s tack to mark fabrics.

Joining Fabrics

You have many options for joining fabrics together, and Linda walks you through them — from the best pins and clips to fusible stay tapes and fusible web for different fabrics and applications. You’ll even see how Linda starts a fine rolled hem using an ordinary glue stick.

Stitching Solutions

Linda demonstrates a number of tools that can help you achieve that perfect seam. The stiletto, the seam jumper and the magnetic seam guide can make sewing gathers, heavy fabrics and curves a breeze. Even a simple piece of thin paper can help stabilize your fabric resulting in a beautiful seam.

Turning Tools

Creating straps and tubes can be one of the most frustrating parts of sewing, but no more! Linda show you a selection of devices designed to simplify the task, including one of her favorite tools: the ballpoint bodkin. You’ll also learn how to use a point turner to make perfect points and corners.

Pressing Essentials

Pressing is the key to sewing success, and it starts with the correct iron. Linda talks about key features to look for, why you might want a custom pressing board, press cloths to protect fashion fabrics and tools to protect your fingers. She also explores spray pressing aids that keep fabrics fresh and wrinkle-free.

Advanced Pressing

Linda demonstrates the pressing aids that can refine your results for every garment you sew, even those with difficult areas or challenging fabrics, as she demystifies the seam roll, the clapper, the tailor’s ham and the tailor’s board.

Fast Fixes & Solutions

Linda knows a thing or two about sewing mistakes — and the tools to fix them, from the classic bird and clamp to seam ripper and tweezers. She offers tips to keep your sewing machine running like new, and reveals the essential notions she takes for sewing on the road.