Mastering Seam Finishes
ZJ Humbach
Class Preview
1:07
- In-depth Instruction; over 144 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Overview
2:07
Take your sewing to the next level by adding professional seam finishes to your projects. Once you know the advantages of finishing seams, you’ll make finishing seams a priority.
Perfect Seams
31:19
Perfect seams are the foundation of a well-sewn garment or project. ZJ Humbach gives you a quick tutorial on how to ensure your seams are perfect each and every time you sew.
Simple Machine Seam Finishes
22:29
Finishing seams isn’t difficult. Your sewing machine offers you several options for finishing your seams quickly, easily and professionally.
Encased Seam Finishes
23:03
Encased seams are a versatile finish for a wide range of sewing projects. You’ll learn how to do three different styles. Each looks terrific and is easier than you think.
Bonus Project: Super Easy Tote Bag
1:02:05
You’ll have great fun making the bonus project, a simple tote bag. This is the perfect project for an encased seam, and this easy tote bag lets you practice French seams. You’ll also learn how to make a lined pocket.
Meet Your Instructor
2:17
Learn more about your instructor, ZJ Humbach.
Description
Take your sewing to the next level by adding professional seam finishes to your projects. Perfect seams are the foundation of a well-sewn garment or project. In this class, ZJ Humbach gives you a quick tutorial on how to ensure your seams are perfect each and every time you sew. You will also be able to download a checklist for sewing perfect seams.
Your sewing machine offers you several choices for finishing your seams quickly, easily and professionally. Even if you only have a straight-stitch machine, you can add a custom look with either edge stitching or a turned and stitched seam, which is also called a clean finish. For those with zigzag machines, there are three main options to achieve a professional look.
Encased seams are a versatile finish for a wide range of sewing projects. You’ll learn how to do three different styles: self-bound seam, mock French seam, and French seam. Each looks terrific and is easier than you think. Once you learn how, you’ll use these techniques on so many projects!
You will be able to practice everything you have learned in the bonus project, a simple tote bag. Practice sewing an encased seam and French seams. You’ll also learn how to make a lined pocket. You can make this bag in less than an hour!
ZJ Humbach
ZJ Humbach is a professional longarm quilter and pattern designer who owns and operates Dream Stitcher Quilt Studio in Nederland, Colorado. Her work appears in McCall’s Quilting, Quilters Newsletter, and Quiltmaker magazines. A former Quilters Newsletter editor, she wrote a longarm quilting column, “Finish Line,” for each issue. Now ZJ is a freelance writer for Quilters Newsletter and the Studio Arts Quilt Associates (SAQA) Journal. She also quilts regularly for Connecting Threads. ZJ has enjoyed machine sewing since age 12. She has a strong educational background in clothing construction, tailoring, and interior design plus a Master of Arts Teaching degree with an emphasis on curriculum development and adult education.
Bonus materials available after purchase