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Dressmaking > Learn to use a commercial dressmaking pattern & sew up something that fits! > Grading, notching, finishing etc

Grading, notching, finishing etc

Grading

Notching

Pressing

Finsihing

Felled seam

introduction to the course

Meet the teacher

What will you learn?

What will you need?

choosing a pattern – big company or indie?

Notes on choosing a pattern

Reading a pattern

How to read a pattern

Dressmaking glossary

Taking measurements and determining your size

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

creating a good fit – resources

Resources for larger bodies

How to cut your pattern pieces

cutting instructions

Folding fabric and cutting pattern pieces

Transferring marks to your fabric

Interfacing – what is it, do I need it, how do I apply it

sewing and adjusting darts

Support stitches

Basting stitches

pinning and stitching seams in dressmaking

How to pin and sew longer seams

Grading, notching, finishing etc

Pressing

Pressing matters

Finishing touches

Finishing necklines

Zips, buttonholes, snaps etc

Sewing with trickier fabrics

Sewing with stretchy fabrics

Sewing with denim

cord

Things I love

Patterns and pattern companies I love and recommend

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The small print
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