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Hand sewing skills are important to learn for creating cross stitched designs, dress pant hems and minor alterations. Discover the art of hand sewing with this free video series on sewing and alterations.
There are 9 videos in this series:
For hand sewing, cross stitch craft kits can easily be ordered through crafts stores, and they generally include a fabric pattern, an embroidery hoop and different colored threads. Order a cross stitch craft kit for a variety of decorative designs with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
In hand sewing, the backstitch is similar to the slip stitch, but its backward stitching pattern offers more reinforcement to the seam. Learn the backstitch, starting underneath the fabric and pushing forward, with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
In hand sewing, to design a cross stitch, draw out an image or print out an image from the computer, lay it over the fabric and embroidery hoop and stitch on top of the design with different colors of thread. Create a unique cross stitch design with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
Alterations on a suit include tailoring the pants to fit at the back seam, hemming the pants to be the right length and taking up or letting out the sleeves for a great fit. Make simple suit alterations by hand with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
Embroidered motorcycle patches can easily be stitch onto a jacket by hand using a heavy duty needle to pierce through denim or leather. Stitch on an embroidered patch, anchoring the starting and ending points, with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
Making lined curtains requires finding a similar fabric to the curtains and hemming them an inch or two shorter than the main fashion fabric. Line curtains to help block out more sun with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
To make insulated curtains, find thermal-backed fabric and cut them to the same size as the decorative curtains, hemming them slightly shorter than the original fabric. Keep the warm air in and the cool air out using homemade insulated curtains with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
When learning to cross stitch, mount the fabric in the embroidery hoop to keep it taut, pull the needle and thread from underneath and stitch small X-stitches right next to each other. Follow the design or create a unique cross stitch design with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
Clothing alterations help to accommodate a person's fluctuating weight, and paints in particular are simple by taking in and letting out the back center seam. Alter garments to tailor to transitioning sizes with information from an experienced pattern maker in this free video on sewing.
Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine is still a valuable skill and can be used for industry and home or arts means. Industrial sewing is usually done with the use of machines, but for seamstresses, alteration givers and most casual sewers, an old-fashioned needle and thread is still incredibly useful and more often than not the desired use since it enables far more details. In this free video series on sewing, an experienced pattern maker and fashion designer discusses several hand sewing techniques. Learn to backstitch for a reinforced seam, and find out how to cross stitch for a decorative design. Get tips on making alterations on clothing pieces, such as slacks and a suit jacket. When a sewing machine is unavailable, resort to hand sewing for a truly artisan creation.
Daniel King Daniel King has been working in fashion design for decades. He has worked as a trainer for one of the world leader's in CAD software for the apparel industry, and he has a B.S. in apparel design/fashion merchandising with many years of pattern development experience. King is experienced in all areas of apparel development and production.dkdk
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