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A coat may seem like an ambitious sewing project, but Deborah Kreiling - the Design Development Director at Simplicity Patterns - breaks it down into simple steps that you can do at home. In this class, Deborah shows how to make a fit and flared coat by Leanne Marshall, featuring all of the bells and whistles: lining, princess seams, double collar, and toggles. This coat can be made in two lengths and in a variety of fabric weights for all seasons....
23) Linen Caftan
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This caftan is an easy-breezy wardrobe staple, made from a single rectangle of fabric with a drawstring to add a lovely shape. Liesl shows you how to sew this as a top, or longer if you'd prefer a tunic or dress. Included in her instruction is how to use interfacing on the neck facing, and hand printing the caftan for a totally customizable, elegant garment. BUY MATERIALS for this class from Fabric.com
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Have you ever walked into a fabric store and felt totally overwhelmed? Benjamin Mach - Creative Director of Mood University and two-time Project Runway contestant - can help. In this comprehensive course, he takes you on a figurative walk through the aisles of Mood Fabrics in New York City, explaining the difference between fibers and fabrics, wovens and knits, and everything in between. A range of fibers are discussed here, including cotton, linen,...
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Want to know the trick to making professional-looking hand-made clothes? It's all in the seam finishing. Cal Patch demonstrates ten different ways to finish your seams, most of which can be done using basic sewing tools and materials. She also gives an introduction to finishing seams with a serger, plus trickier techniques like mock Frrench seams and rolled hems. Seam finishing really is a magical skill, extending the life of your hand-made clothing...
26) Sew a Sailor Top
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Jaime and Amber from Fancy Tiger Crafts take you step-by-step through sewing their iconic Sailor Top. This wardrobe classic works up beautifully in light to medium-weight woven fabrics and is written in six sizes (ranging from a bust size of 32" to 45"). The Sailor Top is not only flattering for every body type, but it is also great for building skills - you will learn how to make a gathered yoke, insert raglan sleeves, and hem raw edges, amongst...
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Learning to sew clothes can be intimidating, especially if you're working with a multi-size pattern. Joy Macdonell of Simplicity Patterns breaks it down for you in this comprehensive course. Learn everything from how to set up your sewing machine and read a pattern to how to create darts, facings and hems--basically, all of the must-know sewing techniques that you'll use over and over again to create your own clothing. This class is the perfect introduction...
28) Sailor's Blouse
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Learn how to make this sassy, vintage-inspired blouse right alongside Gretchen. You'll learn how to adapt a pattern, change seam allowances and add a collar. These more advanced techniques can be fussy, so you'll learn the best tailoring practices from Gretchen - including stay stitching, darts, tucks and a lapped zipper. You'll finish with this versatile blouse as well as new techniques to add to your sewing repertoire. BUY MATERIALS for this class...
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Darts are practical elements of patternmaking that ensure a good fit. In this workshop, Liesl moves beyond the utilitarian and into the creative - showing you how to manipulate the placement of darts to customize your sewing. You'll learn how to shift a typical bust dart to the neckline or waist, all without sacrificing fit. Along the way, Liesl provides tips for accurate marking and precise sewing. Once you learn the basics of dart manipulation,...
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Even more advanced sewists struggle with trickier techniques like inserting gathered sleeves, applying neckline facings, and finishing shaped hemlines. In this class, Deborah Kreiling of Simplicity shares a variety of professional garment sewing techniques that will help you sew your own wardrobe. Whether you're constructing a v-neck knit-jersey top or a tailored woven blouse, Deb's awesome tips and tricks will help you tackle any sewing pattern without...
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Blogger and sewist Rae Hoekstra (a.k.a. Made By Rae) introduces you to sewing for babies and toddlers in this three-part foundation course. Rae will teach you how to set up your sewing space, read and work with patterns, and sew a pair of little pants and a sweet little dress (patterns for sizes 0 and 3 are included with the class). You will also learn how to trace favorite t-shirts and leggings, creating brand new garments based on your old ones....
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Sewing swimwear need not be daunting under the gentle guidance of Chelsea Gurnoe of Friday Pattern Company. In this class, she walks you through stitching the Seabright Swimmer, a swimsuit that features a dramatically plunging neckline and optional long sleeves for style and sun protection. She demonstrates additional techniques including adding foam cups and attaching laced D-rings for more coverage, making this suit particularly customizable. You'll...
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Make a perfect pair of basic pants customized to your own measurements. Cal Patch brings decades of garment-industry experience to the home sewer, taking tricky concepts and breaking them down into simple steps. Learn how to take your own measurements, draft your pattern, and sew up a pair of elastic-waist pants, complete with essential pockets. Cal recommends sewing them up in a medium-weight woven fabric but further customization is up to you: stitch...
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Everyone has a beloved t-shirt. Now you can sew a whole wardrobe full of them after you learn how to draft your own pattern for a perfect-fitting tee. Cal will show you how to take proper measurements and turn those into a pattern. From there, you can customize your basic pattern to adjust the sleeve length, the neckline, the length of the t-shirt and much more. These are fabulous pattern drafting skills that will take your sewing to the next level....
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Learn how to add on-seam pockets to clothing with sewing expert, Liesl Gibson. In this class, she shares her technique for adding a pocket bag to any garment that you're making from scratch, or even an existing garment in your wardrobe. From aligning the pockets perfectly to finishing the edges neatly, Liesl's class will ensure that your pockets are functional, beautiful, and look like they were sewn by a pro.
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This simple tunic with drop sleeves and patch pockets can be easily modified to make a veritable wardrobe of garments. Known for her pattern line "100 Acts of Sewing," Sonya Philip shows how to work through the basic tunic pattern, which features handmade bias tape on the neckline and double-fold hems on sleeves and edges. She then goes on to show how to use the base pattern to make an empire-waist tunic with a gathered skirt and tie-backs and a jacket....
39) Peter Pan Collar
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Peter Pan collars can utterly transform the look of any outfit. Amy shows you how to design your own collar pattern so the collar fits snug against your neckline, and how to incorporate tailoring techniques that ensure it lays flat and crisp once it is sewn. You'll learn how to create removable collars that range from demure to vintage to sassy that will expand your sewing skills and the versatility of your wardrobe. BUY MATERIALS for this class...
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Once you understand the basics of the sewing machine, it's time to sew. From pinning to sewing evenly, Liesl covers straight and curved seams. Joining two pieces of fabric together is the foundation of all sewing, and Liesl sets you up for success with these basics.
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