Design Workshop
Step outside the sewing box and try something new! The videos listed here all feature creative design ideas and project inspiration to take your sewing to the next level.
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How to Sew Sheer Fabric
Beth Bradley presents beneficial tips and techniques to successfully sew with sheer fabrics. Learn the different types of sheer fabrics such as sheer crystal and sheer soft fabrics. Find out what tools work best and the proper threads to purchase when sewing with sheer. Use these tips to make beautiful sheer products that shine and…
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Tips for Managing Bulky Fabrics
Jessica Giardino provides a great deal of helpful tips and techniques for sewing bulky fabrics. She will teach you how to tackle these bulky fabrics in the most efficient way. Learn what steps you need to take as well as what the necessary tools are. See what is considered bulky fabric and find out how…
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Sewing Machine Embroidery Techniques
Nicole LaFoille demonstrates how to properly use your sewing machine for your embroidery. See how many different designs you can make with different fabrics. Learn what fabrics and appliques work best as well as find out what tools you may need to do machine embroidery. Take these helpful tips and start making your own designs…
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How to Print Images on Fabric
Nicole LaFoille teaches you how to print images on fabric to make something truly unique and personalized. First, make sure to read your printer manual and determine if your model has the manual feed function, which prints straight from the front of the printer to the back. Also, make sure it can handle thicker media.…
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Knit vs. Woven Fabrics
Jessica Giardino teaches you the differences between knit fabrics and woven fabrics in this video. You will learn how to identify these two types of fabrics as well as how to best use them when sewing. You’ll also find out about specialty woven fabrics and see how sewing different seam lines can impact your finished…
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Pattern Weights Tip
There are many benefits to using pattern weights when making clothes. This demonstration shows several different pattern weights you can use as well as tips on how to best use them. Learn which pattern weights work best with specific fabrics and use these tips to assist your sewing at home.
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Types of Interfacing Fabric and Interfacing Sewing
Beth Bradley teaches you about the various types of woven and nonwoven interfacing that can be fusible or non-fusible, and shows how to make the point of interfacing invisible. She also demonstrates how to cut the grain of the interfacing to match the fabric.
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Lining Fabric Overview
Christina Patzman talks about which types of lining are appropriate for various fabrics. She goes into detail about why the hang loose (polyester) and ambiance (bemberg rayon) are her favorites and discusses when you should use them. You will also learn about non-traditional lining fabrics such as pongee, china silk, and taffeta.
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