Learn to use a commercial dressmaking pattern & sew up something that fits!

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In this class I will take you through the process of choosing a suitable pattern, learning to read it and determine your size, adjusting the pattern to fit your measurements, then cutting and marking your fabric, and finally learning the techniques needed to sew up your garment.

What You'll Learn

  • 01 introduction to the course

    • 1 Meet the teacher
    • 2 What will you learn?
    • 3 What will you need?

  • 02 choosing a pattern – big company or indie?

    • 4 Notes on choosing a pattern

  • 03 Reading a pattern

    • 5 How to read a pattern
    • 6 Dressmaking glossary

  • 04 Taking measurements and determining your size

    • 7 Measuring, choosing a size & grading/ altering a pattern to fit

  • 05 creating a good fit – resources

    • 8 Resources for larger bodies

  • 06 How to cut your pattern pieces

    • 9 cutting instructions
    • 10 Folding fabric and cutting pattern pieces
    • 11 Transferring marks to your fabric
    • 12 Interfacing – what is it, do I need it, how do I apply it

  • 07 sewing and adjusting darts

    • 13 Darts

  • 08 Support stitches

    • 14 Basting stitches
    • 15 Topstitching
    • 16 Understitching
    • 17 Staystitching
    • 18 Gathering

  • 09 pinning and stitching seams in dressmaking

    • 19 How to pin and sew longer seams
    • 20 Easing in
    • 21 Grading, notching, finishing etc

  • 010 Pressing

    • 22 Pressing matters

  • 011 Finishing touches

    • 23 Finishing necklines
    • 24 Hemming
    • 25 Zips, buttonholes, snaps etc

  • 012 Sewing with trickier fabrics

    • 26 Sewing with stretchy fabrics
    • 27 Sewing with denim

  • 013 cord

  • 014 Things I love

    • 28 Patterns and pattern companies I love and recommend
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