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Sunday 30th of September 2012
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Learn how to cut and sew a dirndl skirt. Watch step by step how to measure and draft a dirndl skirt pattern. How to square and cut your fabric, pin and sew the side seams, the hem and the casing for an elastic band. You will also learn how to draw the elastic band trough the casing and do a fitting before finishing your dirndl skirt. Also learn how to embellish your dirndl skirt with ribbons that will compliment and enhance your work. Learn all the tips and tricks for achieving a professional finished result. |
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Duration: 92 mins |
Monday 30th of July 2012
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In this video lesson you will learn how to thread and use serger (overlock) sewing machines. Become familiar with these machines and feel confident using them. You will be able to apply your knowledge to many different brands as well, since most sergers function similarly. By watching this video lesson you will be able to better understand the instructions in your serger (overlock) manual. You will learn about different sergers, including how to thread these types of machines, adjust the thread tension, differential and stitch length settings to get the best results every time and a shortcut for changing the threads on your machine fast and easily between different projects. You will also learn how to serge on woven and stretch or knitted fabrics. |
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Saturday 30th of June 2012
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Learn how to find out how many buttonholes and buttons you may need, how to measure and mark the buttonhole placements along a front or back opening. Then you will learn how to sew perfect buttonholes using a Janome, Pfaff, Kenmore and Singer - including how to sew reinforced or corded buttonholes. In addition you will learn how to secure the threads and cut open the buttonholes and how to sew on shank buttons. The buttonhole feet used for machines in this lesson are similar and function the same as most of the buttonhole feet in the market - even if your particular machine is different. Duration: 58 mins |
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Wednesday 30th of May 2012
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Learn how to blind stitch hem using four different machines and their blind hem feet. Including how to blind stitch hems using a standard presser foot. You will learn how to blind stitch hems on woven and knitted fabric, how to do single and double folded hems, and what type of blind stitch works best with different weight fabric. Nehzat will show you step by step, how to measure, mark and hem your fabric, using pins, hand basting or pressing. She will show you how to adjust your machine settings and sew perfect blind stitch hems on fabrics suitable for curtains, dress pants and table clothes etc. Duration: 53 mins |
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Monday 30th of April 2012
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Learn how to measure and draft set-in sleeve block patterns. The set in sleeve is the most common type of sleeve and many other sleeve styles derive from it. You will also learn how to add seam and hem allowances around the sleeve pattern and mark notches and tailor’s tack on it. In addition you will learn how to style the sleeve block pattern to make it more fitted using darts. This will give the sleeves a slight bend at the elbow, like the natural shape of the arm which makes the sleeve more comfortable to wear. |
Duration: 62 mins |
