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How to Make a Garment Bag: Video Series

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Learn how to make a homemade garment bag including how to choose the fabric, cut the fabric, reinforce the seams and more with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video series.

There are 15 videos in this series:

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  1. Learn the best fabrics to use to make a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  2. Learn what supplies are needed to make a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  3. Learn how to cut fabric for the top of the garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  4. Learn how to reinforce the top of the homemade garment bag with ribbon with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  5. Learn how to pin ribbon trim on a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  6. Learn how to sew ribbon trim to the front of a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  7. Learn how to personalize a homemade garment bag with cut out letters with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  8. Learn how to use zig zag when sewing a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  9. Learn how to sew letters onto a homemade garment bag to personalize it with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  10. Learn how to make pockets for a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  11. Learn how to sew the pockets on a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  12. Learn how to sew the seams of a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  13. Learn how to hem the bottom of a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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  14. Learn how to cut and sew ribbon onto a homemade garment bag with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

    Views: 758
  15. Learn how to display your new homemade garment bag on a hanger with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free crafting video clip.

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Probably the most frustrating thin about having clothes is storing your garments properly. A good garment bag is hard to come by. They are either way too boring or way to expensive. Why can't garment bags be personalized and inexpensive? Why must we settle for the uninventive store bought garment bags? We don't have to anymore! We can make our own with whatever fabric we want!

In this free video series, watch as expert seamstress Vicki Walker teaches how to make a garment bag. Learn how to sew the different parts of the garment bag, how to pick fabric for the garment bag, how to sew letters on the garment bag, how to use zig zags when sewing on letters, how to create the hangers with ribbons, and how to display the garment bag. Get free sewing advice from the experts at ExpertVillage and begin making your garment bag today.

 
About the Presenter

Vicki Walker Vicki Walker has been sewing professionally for more than 25 years. She has worked as a custom seamstress for home décor merchants in addition to operating her own business, Southern Stitches. Window treatments, slipcovers, duvet covers, runners, tablecloths and pillows are just some of her specialties. She has also specialized in sewing children’s costumes and clothing and has given sewing lessons. Her experience also includes making Civil War reenactment uniforms, bridesmaids and wedding dresses, and alterations. She has designed and created models for use as exhibits for criminal trials, worked as a seamstress on theater sets and served as costume consultant.dkdk

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