Clothing is not just a piece of fabric wrapped around a body. Clothing has details that makes the fabric fit your body and compliment or mask that body. Sewing clothing with results you are proud to wear is possible! Learn to perfect the details and the garment will come together.
If you are intimidated, start with a simple garment like pajama pants and work your way yo more elaborate garments. Take the time to practice the parts of a garment and make a notebook of your practice sample to refer back to when you feel stumped.
How to Transfer Pattern Markings to Fabric
Learn what needs to be transfered and how to transfer those marks to your fabric.
Everything You Need to Sew a Perfect Seam
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A seam is the basic of almost anything you sew. Keeping a seamline straight and even are a key components for desirable results.
The Anatomy of a Dart and How to Sew Darts
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A dart that is sew properly will blend into the fabric and add fitting details to a garment. A few simple tricks is all it takes for professional results.
How To Grade a Seam
No one is going to give you an A but grading a seam will eliminate bulk and help things lay smoothly.Seam Finishes
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Sewing seam finishes not only keep the inside neat, they add durability and stability when the garment is laundered.
Flat Felled Seams
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Flat Felled Seams Are most commonly found on jeans but are a great seam for any where you want a strong durable seam.
French Seams
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A French seam encloses the seam allowance. It is very well suited to sheer fabric.
Under-stitching
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Facing are part of almost every garment. One of the many factors that will scream "homemade" is a facing that keeps trying to peek around to where it doesn't belongs. Under-stitching is a technique which helps a facing stay inside a garment.
Sewing A Shank Button
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What is a shank button and how do you sew it on the garment so it will stay on? You'll find the answers here.
Sewing A Flat Button
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When you sew on a button you want it to stay attached. Learn the best way to keep that button on the garment here.
