Sewing Basics For Apparel Making

Name: Sewing Basics For Apparel Making
Rating: 4.6 (12 reviews)

Learn how to professionally finish garments

Created byAja Black

Last updated 12/2020

English

What you'll learn

Learn a variety of seam finishes and sewing techniques used in apparel making
Learn how to wind a bobbin and thread your sewing machine
Create a sample book of all your new skills
Learn to finish a garment like a professional

Course content

5 sections • 27 lectures • 2h 21m total length

Introduction0:25
Sewing Practice0:14
Understanding Your Sewing Machine6:49
Take a minute to practice using your machine before you thread it. Print off the Sewing Practice Sheet and 'sew' on the paper (without thread) paying attention to sewing a straight line, hand placement, and pressing on the foot pedal (it's not a race, it's better to press gradually on the foot rather than stomping down on it)
Troubleshooting5:34
Learn troubleshooting techniques for sewing basics in apparel making to diagnose and fix common sewing issues.
Basic Seam1:51

Why Finish Your Seam Allowance?0:23
Zig-Zag Seam Finish3:00
Turned & Stitched Seam Finish2:29
Master the turned and stitched seam finish to create durable, clean seams in apparel making, as part of sewing basics.
Self-Bound Seam Finish2:31
Learn how to apply a self-bound seam finish to create clean edges in apparel construction.
Bias Bound Seam Finish2:39
Learn how to apply a bias bound seam finish to garment seams in apparel making.
Hong Kong Seam Finish5:51
French Seam Finish3:50
Mock French Seam Finish2:27
Flat-Felled Seam Finish3:09
Explore the flat-felled seam finish, a durable, neat seam technique essential in apparel making, taught within sewing basics for creating professional garments.

Gathering4:36
Learn to gather fabric to shape garments, applying basic stitches and techniques from sewing basics for apparel making.
Shirring6:49
Circular Ruffles7:43
Learn circular ruffles as a sewing technique in apparel making, building on sewing basics to enhance garment details.
Pintucks6:13
Shirt Collar8:51
Master the basics of the shirt collar within sewing basics for apparel making in this course.
Patch Pockets11:50
Learn how to sew patch pockets for apparel, mastering placement, stitching, and finishing techniques to elevate garment construction.
Box Pleats7:32
Master box pleats using sewing basics for garment construction. Learn practical techniques to create precise pleats that enhance apparel design.
Buttonholes/Buttons13:05
Learn how to create buttonholes and attach buttons within sewing basics for apparel making, equipping you to finish garments with secure closures.

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Description

In this course you will make your own sample book of the different types of seam finishes, sewing techniques, and hems. I provide you with a printable download of each project that includes written instructions that you can keep with your sample as a reference for later. If you are brand new to sewing or just dabble in it-this course will help you get to the next level. All of the segments in this course are geared towards helping you learn how to finish garments but these skills apply to every branch of sewing.

Who this course is for:

Complete beginner's that want to learn to sew clothing
Novice to Intermediary Sewers that want to expand their sewing skills

Sewing Basics For Apparel Making

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 15min

Seam Finishes9 lectures • 26min

Sewing Techniques8 lectures • 1hr 7min

Hems2 lectures • 6min

Zippers3 lectures • 27min

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