Sewing with Texture
Ashley Hough
Class Preview
1:32
- In-depth Instruction; over 87 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Class Overview and Supplies Needed
8:40
Get a brief overview of the different kinds of texture techniques you will learn in this class. Ashley will also show you all of the materials and supplies needed.
How to Sew Wave Tucks
15:01
Learn how to sew wave tucks. Ashley will show you how to cut, stitch and press your fabric so tucks can be made. She will then demonstrate how the tucks can be made in different areas across a project to make different looks.
How to Sew and Attach Three Kinds of Ruffles
18:52
Ruffles can be made in several ways and in this session Ashley will demonstrate three different ways. She will show you how to stitch the ruffles as well as different ways to attach a ruffle to a project. She will then show you a project that uses all three kinds of ruffles cohesively.
How to Shirr Fabric with Elastic Thread
13:44
In this session you will learn how to shirr fabric using elastic thread. Ashley will show you how to mark your fabric and prepare it for stitching. She will then go over the adjustments that need to be made on your sewing machine before using elastic thread.
Traditional Smocking
11:35
Learn how to smock fabric in a traditional honeycomb pattern. Ashley demonstrates a smocking method that allows you to make all markings on the wrong side of the fabric while stitching on the right side.
Canadian Smocking
14:46
See how to create several different Canadian smocking designs. Ashley will show you how to read a smocking grid pattern, how to prepare your fabric and how to create the stitching pattern.
Meet Your Instructor
3:39
Learn more about Ashley.
Description
Add texture to your next sewing project with wave tucks, ruffles, shirring and smocking, whether you’re making home decor or garments. Instructor Ashley Hough walks you through everything you need for sewing these textures by machine and by hand.
Ashley Hough
Ashley Hough is a quilt designer, pattern maker, instructor, and lover of all things quilting. After learning to sew at the young age of 6 years old, she later discovered the joy of quilting and has grown her skills over the past 15 years. "I love quilting because I love the design process—being able to start with a blank page and essentially create whatever I want." Ashley's designs and patterns have been published in a variety of magazines and her work can be found on National Quilters Circle.
Bonus materials available after purchase