Become sewing savvy with fit and finishing techniques from Diana Rupp of Make Workshop. In Sewing Studio, she’ll take you step-by-step through two classic patterns – an Envelope Pillow and Naughty Secretary Skirt – applying methods you’ll use again and again. Create the projects using patterns from her book “Sew Everything Workshop” (not included with this class), or substitute with patterns of your choice. Begin learning the basics with tutorials on zipper insertion, lining a skirt, adding darts, finishing with French seams, and much more.
Class Sessions
Introduction & Materials
2:53
The course begins with a brief introduction to the Sewing Studio and Diana Rupp, author of Sew Everything Workshop.
French Seamed Envelope Pillow, Part I
30:13
While working on your pillow, you will learn about fabric construction, different types of edges, cutting, hemming, seam allowances and how to construct the French seam.
French Seamed Envelope Pillow, Part II
45:45
In this session, you will assemble, sew, press and finish your pillow.
Sewing From A Commercial Pattern
41:07
Diana explains the nuts and bolts of reading commercial sewing patterns and gives you the skinny on sizing conventions, pattern problems and other insider tips.
The Mockup: Pinning Your Toile
23:13
Diana walks you through all the steps of laying out and pinning your toile or mockup for the Naughty Secretary Skirt.
The Mockup: Cutting & Marking
20:33
Continuing on with the toile of the Naughty Secretary Skirt, Diana demonstrates several cutting and marking techniques and explains how they will jazz up your sewing.
The Mockup: Sewing, Darts, Seams & Zippers
58:58
In this jam-packed session, Diana shows you how to sew the darts on your skirt toile, install an invisible zipper and sew your side and center back seams.
The Mockup: Tailoring & Fit
38:29
Using the toile or muslin, Diana teaches you how to make major and minor alterations to your Naughty Secretary Skirt.
Cutting Your Garment
12:42
Diana shows you how to use the tailored pattern you created with your toile to cut out the fabric for your "real" skirt.
Stay Stitching
6:03
This quick yet vital step helps to keep your seams intact. Stay-stitching also keeps bias-cut or curved pieces from distorting as you sew.
Bias Tape Waistband
16:25
Using bias tape, Diana shows you how to make a fun and flirty waistband, a wide structured waistband or a peek-a-boo contrast waistband.
The Lining: Sewing & Inserting
17:11
While assembling and inserting the lining for your Naughty Secretary Skirt, Diana covers everything from fabrics to seams to the importance of pressing.
Hem
9:31
Hemming made easy: Diana takes you carefully through the steps of hemming both the Naughty Secretary Skirt and the skirt lining.
Slip Stitch & Finishing
13:12
Put the finishing touches on your skirt. Diana demonstrates hand sewing, the quilter's knot and the slip stitch, bringing you through the home stretch. Congratulations!
For Reference: Know Your Machine
28:22
This detailed discussion of the sewing machine will equip you with the know-how you need to create fabulous and professional-looking projects.
For Reference: Threading the Machine, Bobbins & More
24:51
This tutorial is great for beginners, but it is also a handy review for those of you who have been away from your sewing machine for a while.
Your Instructor
Diana Rupp
Dubbed the "youthful doyenne of sewing" by the New York Times and a "craft world luminary" by Huffington Post, Diana Rupp is an accomplished educator, author and entrepreneur. In 2002, Diana opened her fashion-forward sewing studio Make Workshop on the Lower East Side of New York, offering a wide array of classes, workshops and sewing materials. She is the author of two books, Sew Everything Workshop and Embroider Everything Workshop, and has her own line of patterns from McCall's.
Bonus Material
Sewing Studio: Supplies and Resources
Sewing Studio - Naughty Secretary Skirt Pattern
Metric Conversion Guide
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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