You Can Sew That: Taming Tricky Fabric
Linda Lee
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- In-depth Instruction; over 143 mins
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- Access to class Q&A
Openwork & Sheer Fabrics
27:47
Meet Linda Lee and start by learning how to work with openwork, sheer and fashion tulle fabrics. Then, get Linda's tricks for cutting smoothly, sewing seams without jams and hemming fashion fabrics like a pro.
Sequined & Beaded Fabrics
15:40
Get comfortable with techniques for working with beaded and sequined fabrics that will give your special occasion garments a designer quality.
Pile Fabrics: Faux Fur & Velvet
27:59
Work with pile fabrics next. Learn how to sew or trim fur and velvet. Then, follow along as Linda shows you how to choose styles and sew these specialty materials for consistently great results.
Coated Fabrics & Faux Leathers
21:28
Modern waxed, laminated and coated fabrics, along with faux leathers and suedes, are better than ever. In this lesson, Linda shares her best tips for working with these rugged fabrics.
Activewear Fabrics
25:36
Love to work out? Explore techniques for sewing activewear fabrics, including neoprene, scuba, athletic mesh and super-stretchy swimwear fabrics.
Outdoor Fabrics
24:13
Finally, work with high-performance outdoor fabrics, including hard-finish woven fabrics such as Ripstop and popular polyester fleece fabrics.
Learn how to sew specialty fabric with expert Linda Lee as your guide. From velvet and tulle to faux fur, and even activewear and outdoor fabrics, master simple techniques to transform almost any material into garments that get noticed. The best part? After these video lessons, you’ll finally be able to achieve beautiful results with fabrics that seemed daunting before.
Linda Lee
Linda Lee has loved fabric for as long as she can remember, so it's no surprise that she has spent her career working in fashion and interior design. She is the owner of The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection, where adventurous sewers can find patterns for distinctive garments created with innovative techniques. She has written numerous sewing books and contributed articles to magazines including Threads, Sew News and Stitch. She has also been the sewing expert for segments on the HGTV programs "Today at Home" and "Our Home."
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