Garment Construction

Now you actually sew the garments you've drafted.

Sewing Machine Skills

Advanced machine control.

  • Straight stitch
  • Zigzag
  • Overlock
  • Cover stitch
  • Top stitching
  • Twin needle stitching

Fabric Handling

Working with

  • Cotton
  • Linen
  • Denim
  • Satin
  • Silk
  • Wool
  • Jersey knit
  • Chiffon

Understanding

  • Stretch
  • Bias
  • Warp
  • Weft
  • Fabric grain

Seam Finishes

Different seam types

  • French seam
  • Flat felled seam
  • Bound seam
  • Overlocked seam
  • Hong Kong finish

Zippers

Installing

  • Center zipper
  • Invisible zipper
  • Lapped zipper
  • Exposed zipper

Closures

Learning

  • Buttons
  • Buttonholes
  • Hooks & eyes
  • Snaps
  • Velcro

Waistbands

Constructing

  • Straight waistband
  • Contour waistband
  • Elastic waistband

Facings

Creating

  • Neck facings
  • Armhole facings
  • Full facings

Linings

How to

  • Draft lining
  • Sew lining
  • Attach lining

Hem Finishes

Learning

  • Blind hem
  • Rolled hem
  • Double fold hem
  • Hand stitched hem

Pressing Techniques

Professional pressing

  • Steam
  • Clapper
  • Tailor's ham
  • Sleeve board

Quality Control

Checking

  • Seam accuracy
  • Stitch quality
  • Garment symmetry
  • Fit

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