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Garment Making Techniques
When you first start dressmaking to seems like there are an overwhealming amount of techniques to learn - how to sew pockets, cuffs and collars, hems, waistbands, seams, buttonholes, zips and much more. I wanted to help save you time by putting together a selection of the best garment making technique guides all in one place, find them below. When it comes to techniques for handling different fabrics check out my guide here.
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Seam Techniques
Hong Kong seams and bound seams
Multiple seams techniques: French whipped seams, hairline seam, double stitched seam, self bound seams and overlock stitch seam.
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Hem Techniques
Blind hem stitch with a sewing machine
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Shaping
Inverted pleats and freeform pleats
How to add a peplum to your garments
Four methods for adding ruffles
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Closures
How to sew hook and eye fastenings
How to make a thread chain loop
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Pockets
How to sew a zipped pocket
Side seam pockets
How to sew an expanding accordion pocket
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Pattern alterations and drafting
Common alterations (lenthen/shorten)
Whole series on drafting your own patterns
Back and shoulder pattern alterations
How to take a pattern from an existing garment
How to make a full bust adjustment
How to make a small bust adjustment
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Cuffs and Collars
How to sew sleeves (3 different styles)
How to sew an elasticated waistband
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