SEWING BASIC SKILLS
learning_to_sew_steps.pdf |
STEERING TEST
Sew along the lines and practise steering...
FIRST: ON PAPER
SECOND: ON FABRIC - learn to thread machine for this
CONSIDER:
Where you place your hands?
How will you maneuver the fabric to get your lines accurate?
What will your stitch length be?
TIP for corners:
when you are near the corner, turn the handwheel so that the needle pierces the paper. Lift the presser foot and turn the paper. Release the presser foot and continue sewing.
sewing_lines_to_follow.jpg |
Example student work...
Extension task:
Organising your machine...
TIPS to pin fabric...
SEWING FINISHES:
tutes_sewing_finishes_rhub-01.jpg |
KEY SEAM TYPES...
BASIC SEAM finished result:
LEFT = TOP SIDE RIGHT = UNDERNEATH SIDE
FRENCH SEAM:
FRENCH SEAM finished result:
LEFT = TOP SIDE RIGHT = UNDERNEATH SIDE
french_seam_template_to_fill_out.pdf |
FLAT FELL SEAM:
FLAT FELL SEAM finished result:
LEFT = TOP SIDE RIGHT = UNDERNEATH SIDE
flat_fell_seam_template_to_fill_out.pdf |
OVERLOCKING:
OVERLOCKING finished result:
KEY ZIPPER TYPES...
Metal zipper - Basic plain zipper - Invisible zipper
Metal zippers are used mostly for expensive garments such as on jackets or dresses. These zippers are usually good quality and enhance a garments design.
Basic zippers are used on everyday garments and are cheaper than metal and invisible zippers. They are used for function more than design.
Invisible zippers are used when you want the zipper to be subtle. They are often found on dresses and tight fitted garments, making them common in womenswear. They are more expensive than basic zippers but less than metal zippers.