2021-11-04

In this week’s session, I discussed our progress on the Amanda dress project and answered questions about fabric handling, particularly for slippery fabrics. I also gave an update on the upcoming jacket project and shared some tips on stabilizing seams and using stay tape. Questions & Answers: I also announced that we’ll now be doing […]

2021-10-22

In this week’s session, I covered how to properly measure and mark the armhole on a dress form, which is crucial for achieving well-fitted garments. I also introduced some excellent resources for understanding different fabric types and their properties, which will help you make informed choices in your sewing projects. Demonstration Steps for Finding Armhole […]

2021-10-08

In this week’s session, I covered a range of topics including pattern truing, lining considerations for the Alexander McQueen-inspired dress, and how to work with basic slopers to create new designs. I demonstrated how to true pattern pieces and showed how to use a basic bodice sloper to create a longer blouse pattern. Demonstration Steps: […]

How to add Pockets to a Skirt or Dress

This video teaches how to add side seam pockets to a skirt. It demonstrates the steps involved in creating a pocket pattern, cutting the fabric pieces, and sewing the pockets into the side seams of the skirt. A tutorial on adding functional side seam pockets to a skirt that originally didn’t have pockets, suitable for […]

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