Sewing on the Edge: Finishing Techniques
Lynda Maynard
Class Preview
2:02
- In-depth Instruction; over 136 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Getting Started
14:12
Meet your instructor, Lynda Maynard, and get started with making bias bindings, both single- and double-fold. Lynda shows how to get excellent results on a variety of fabrics without using gadgets.
Double Fold Bindings
22:55
Lynda explains how bindings can enhance your garments, then shows how to add a double-fold binding to a neckline. Working with sheer fabric? Lynda will coach you through the process, and demonstrate how to add piping to your bindings as well!
Single Fold Bindings
21:49
Single-fold bindings have a variety of applications. Lynda will walk you through the basics, demonstrate binding on sheer and knit fabrics and show how to finish your binding.
Banded V-Necks
18:53
If you've shied away from V-neck projects because you're daunted by the binding, this is the lesson for you! Lynda's patient, clear instruction will have you finishing your V-necks like a pro. You can take the same techniques and create bateau necklines, too!
Banded Curved Edges
10:27
Curved bindings on necklines and armholes add a clean finish and help reinforce your garment. Lynda shows how to prepare the area to be bound, add the binding and clip the curves.
Welt Edging & Flange Closure
15:32
Welt edgings can provide embellishment and reinforcement to your garment without adding stiffness. Lynda shows how to make a bias-strip tube and attach it to form the edging. Use a similar technique to provide a sturdy button band for delicate garments.
Hem Finishes
15:57
From wide hem bands and faced hems to couture touches such as horsehair braid hems and organza bubble hems, Lynda shows you how to do it all!
Decorative Finishes
15:57
Gussy up your seams with some creative finishing techniques. A ribbon-peek seam can add a pop of color along a finished seam, while a Hong Kong finish can look stunning when placed on the exterior of your garment.
Gain confidence and skills in finishing necklines, armholes, hems, and more! Lynda Maynard will give you an array of professional finishing options for all your garment-sewing projects, from T-shirts to formal gowns. You’ll learn to work with silky and sheer fabrics and be able to reinforce, bind, or hem lightweight fabrics without adding bulk or using facings. Whether you’re sewing with knits or wovens, Lynda will show you how to finish garments with a polished and professional look.
Lynda Maynard
Lynda Maynard is an expert instructor in couture sewing, fitting and pattern drafting, as well as the author of Demystifying Fit and The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques. For 25 years, Lynda has been a successful business owner focused on design and fabrication of high-end apparel. Over the past 20 years, Lynda has brought her passion for fashion to countless classrooms, sharing her craft at a number of colleges, leading workshops for fabric stores and teaching on Craftsy!
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