Make Your Own Clothing: Introduction to Garment Construction

To understand garment construction is to appreciate the difference in quality between "fast fashion" and a beautifully constructed garment that will last decades.

This class will teach you the core sewing techniques you'll need to create any garment while at the same time give you a designer's eye for quality that'll turn you into a smarter shopper. 

What You'll Learn

You'll leave this class with the core sewing skills you need to begin making any garment. We'll cover:

• Block Patterns. Understanding what role a pattern plays in garment construction and where and how to find one. 

• Fabric Cutting. How to lay a pattern onto your fabric to be able to cut it. 

• Sewing & Stitches. Key techniques for sewing your fabric pieces together using 3 seam variations: basic stitching, french seams and Hong Kong bind seams. 

• Finishing. Techniques for finishing your garment on the inside to achieve a professional look. 

What You'll Make

In this class I'll walk you through how to create your own vest - a simple garment ideal for garment construction first-timers. The construction is simple and sizing is a non-issue. I will share a downloadable pattern that you can use. 

• Trailer
• Block Patterns - Part One
• Block Patterns - Part Two
• Block Patterns - Part Three
• Fabric Cutting - Part One
• Fabric Cutting - Part Two
• Fabric Cutting - Part Three
• Flat Felled Seam Part One
• Flat Felled Seam Part Two
• The French Seam
• Tailored Edge Seam
• Finishing the Armholes
• Hong Kong Binding - Part One
• Hong Kong Binding - Part Two
• Finishing Up
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