Sewing Mistakes: What Can Go Wrong & How to Make It Right
Jennifer Stern-Hasemann
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 175 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
5:11
Meet your instructor Jennifer Stern-Hasemann as she helps you learn to prevent and fix sewing mistakes! Start with learning the difference between a "character builder" and a "designer detail." Then review how to choose the right fabric for the pattern you're using.
Layout, Cutting & Marking
27:53
Learn how to find the grain line and layout options for napped fabrics and prints. You'll also review solutions if you don't have enough fabric. Then learn how to prevent clipping notches too far and follow Jennifer's directions for an accurate way to mark darts using tailor's tacks.
Pressing Matters
23:37
Don't be afraid of pressing as you sew! Just follow Jennifer's techniques for preventing overpressing and unwanted shine on your fabrics. You'll learn about ironing tools like the clapper and tailor's ham for perfectly pressing your seams, sleeves and darts.
Interfacing Solutions
18:23
Jennifer demonstrates why you almost always need to preshrink interfacing before fusing it to your fabric. Then learn how to fuse correctly -- and remove interfacing if you don't! Finally, learn how to clean your iron when you accidentally press the wrong side of the interfacing.
Construction & Hems
26:26
Learn how to test stitching and pressing methods before you sew to ensure that you won't scar or make holes in your fashion fabric, and how to survey your pattern pieces to match them correctly. Finally, learn how to remove stitched or serged seams quickly and easily.
Better Buttonholes
29:37
Fix your buttonholes! Jennifer will show you how to avoid cutting the buttonhole too far and how to fix it if you do. You'll also learn how to correctly size buttonholes and how to sew a manual buttonhole in more difficult positions, such as a waistband.
Problem-Free Zippers
23:54
Follow Jennifer's tips for stitching zippers correctly to avoid wear and tear on fabric. Then you'll learn how to work with invisible zippers and shorten zippers that are too long. Finally, Jennifer will demonstrate how to reattach a zipper pull if it comes off as you sew.
Fixing Seams, Holes & Tears
19:38
Problems with seams, holes or tears in the fabric are often solvable. Learn to diagnose and fix thread tension problems and stitch over heavy fabrics and bulky seams. Then learn solutions for holes as Jennifer demonstrates patching with interfacing and repairing holes near seams.
Description
Correct common sewing mistakes! Learn expert instructor Jennifer Stern-Hasemann’s techniques for easy ways to make your projects a success by avoiding and preventing mishaps. Discover how to choose the right fabric for your pattern and use the grain line to lay out napped fabrics with confidence. Don’t have enough material? Find simple solutions in a cinch! Then, discover how to fuse interfacing without fear and remove it if you make a mistake. Next, learn to prevent holes in your projects by testing stitching and pressing techniques before you sew. Avoid cutting buttonholes too far and learn how to sew them in difficult positions. Also, install better, polished zippers with tips to prevent wear and tear. Jennifer even makes it easy to prevent and mend mistakes with patching and tension tips.
Jennifer Stern-Hasemann
Jennifer Stern-Hasemann worked at Manchester Sewing in Connecticut for 10 years. There, she learned to sew just about everything. She has also taught in the fashion department at Sanford-Brown College and in the Master Seamstress Program at the University of Rhode Island. Jennifer also designs patterns and teaches independent workshops through her business, J Stern Designs.
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