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Sewing Essentials - Season 1

Series: Sewing Essentials
4.8
(24)
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Episodes
8
Rating
TVY
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Craftsy

About

Sewing is a great skill to have, whether you want to simply hand sew a button back on a shirt or you want to learn how to design and construct original projects from start to finish. In this class, produced in conjunction with National Sewing Circle, Ashley Hough will take you through all of the essentials you need to know to get started sewing with confidenc

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Episodes

1. Session 1: Getting Started

7m

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Learning how to sew can be intimidating when you see all of the different products and tools available on the market today. Ashley will narrow it down and show you all of the basic supplies you will need to learn to sew as well as show you several products and tools that can really make things easier.

2. Session 2: Understanding Your Machine

16m

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Knowing how to use your sewing machine is one of the most important parts of sewing. Ashley will walk you through all of the important parts of a machine found on most models. She will also explain threading the machine, winding the bobbin and give you tips to make your first sewing practice go smoothly.

3. Session 3: Needles & Thread Selection

10m

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Even if you know your machine inside and out, you can't sew without needles and thread. Learn about the different types of needles available and how to select the right one for your project. Ashley will also teach you a little about thread and explain which is the easiest to learn to sew with.

4. Session 4: Fabric & Interfacing Guide

19m

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Some fabrics can be easier to work with than others - learn which is which! Ashley will break down dozens of fabrics into either easy to work with or not and explain why. You will learn what fabrics are best to learn with and how to select the right interfacing for your fabric as well.

5. Session 5: Cut Like a Pro

18m

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Whether you like scissors or you're more comfortable using a rotary cutting system, learn the correct way to cut out pattern pieces. Ashley will show you the correct way to hold and use your scissors to achieve a clean cut. You will also learn how a rotary cutter can save time when cutting straight lines and make cutting curved sections a breeze.

6. Session 6: How to Sew

17m

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Once you have needles and thread selected and fabric cut out, it's time to sew. Learn how to properly align fabric and run it through your machine. Ashley will give you tips on how to ensure a straight, even stitch every time.

7. Session 7: Beginner Sewing Terminology

15m

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Not knowing what a sewing pattern is telling you to do can be frustrating when you are just learning how to sew. From basting to notions, Ashley will teach you some basic sewing terminology that can be found on many patterns as well as demonstrate them.

8. Session 8: Bring it All Together

33m

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Once you've learned how to sew it's time to bring it all together and make something you can actually use. Ashley will teach you how to make a sewing tool pouch that can be easily customized. Cut out pattern pieces, fuse interfacing and use all of the skills you learned in the class!

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