Sew Smarter: 30 Professional Techniques

Description Learn advanced construction and finishing techniques with sewing expert Katrina Walker. Use easy tests to understand how fabrics will perform and respond to pressing. Sew perfect curved and fisheye darts. Breeze through garments with lots of gathers without pulling threads. Simplify sewing intricate curves and corners. Cut and sew to match up complex fabric patterns precisely. Install professional facings, lapped zippers and truly invisible zippers. Tame specialty fabrics and sheers with seaming skills. Plus, hem slippery fabrics, sheers and even open lace knits. Upgrade your garments with advanced techniques for sewing complex projects, finicky fabrics and professional finishes with finesse.

• Class Preview
• Designed to Succeed
• Fabric Prep & Choices
• Darts & Gathers
• Tricky Patterns, Curves & Corners
• On the Edge
• Caution: Construction Area
• Finishing Up