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40 Techniques Every Sewer Should Know
Gail Yellen
Class Preview
2:02
- In-depth Instruction; over 256 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Pressing Matters
28:11
Meet Gail, your instructor, and work with your iron to get amazing pressing results with woven fabrics and knits in a variety of ways.
Stitch Perfect
29:12
In this lesson, Gail walks you step by step through staystitching, understitching and topstitching techniques.
Curves & Corners
27:52
Learn efficient ways to sew, grade, clip, and press tricky curves and corners.
Interfacing Tips
18:02
Choose the best interfacing for your garment, fuse full pattern pieces, learn block fusing and reinforce shoulder seams.
Beautiful Bindings
50:00
Learn about bindings and facings, cut, join and attach binding strips and create perfect inside and outside curves.
Sleeves Made Simple
43:53
Discover excellent gathering tips and construction methods for flat-constructed and set-in sleeves.
Getting Closure
53:13
Finish off your garments expertly as Gail shares tips for zipper installation, automatic buttonholes, bound buttonholes (even faux ones!) and making your custom covered buttons.
Bonus Tip
5:16
In this bonus tip, Gail shows you how to sew small circles and steep curves with ease!
Description
The secret is in the details! Join instructor Gail Yellen as she shares her best sewing tips and tricks to establish and refine your skills. With Gail’s key finishing techniques, you’ll make garments that drape and hang beautifully. Learn to sew more efficiently, successfully, and creatively as you create professional stitches, bindings, buttonholes, and zippers that will transform your garments from homemade to stylish. You’ll learn insider’s tips for making set-in and flat-constructed sleeves that fit beautifully and add an elegant line to the shoulder.
Gail Yellen
Gail Yellen is an independent pattern designer, author and an active member of the American Sewing Guild. She's been drawn to sewing since childhood, when one of her most treasured belongings was the dress her grandmother made for her first day of kindergarten.
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Bonus materials available after purchase