Learn to sew more efficiently, successfully, and creatively as instructor Gail Yellen teaches you 40 essential techniques that every sewer should know.
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JuliaAgnes from
Good explanationsI have sewn a long time, and some of the tips I new. However, they were all presented with clear reasons a step is done. I learned some new ways of doing things, like zippers, as well as easier ways to complete a garment and make is look professional. I enjoyed her personality.
Date published: 2020-09-24
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remelrebecca from
Learning new thingsDidn't think there was anything left to learn about sewing-but I was wrong! Have been pressing wrong my whole life, and that's just the beginning. Can't wait to watch the rest, then get in there and sew correctly.
Date published: 2020-08-09
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adam5555 from
Gail tips are smart instructionI was very glad that I took the time to absorb slowly each and every stage . Gail was easy to understand and she knows her craft . I learned something invaluable which i never considered before was the key aspect to all projects is your as good as your tools , and one takeaway was the iron and the importance to owning a good one . mine is not so good. I HAVE DONE ONLY HAND SEWING so my quest next step is to actually set up this new sewing machine and to proceed. thank you G ail you are a terrific instructor ./
Date published: 2020-03-24
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Maruska from
So happy with this courseI’ve only seen the first 2 lessons but the refresher information is so good. It’s been 40 years since I first had this information presented to me and I’ve forgotten some of theses lessons. But now I’m sewing again thanks for posting this class
Date published: 2019-10-04
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Reviewer II from
40 Techniques Every Sewer Should KnowVery valuable.It is a good review and even a proficient sewer can learn, or re-learn, one or more techniques.
Date published: 2019-07-30
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rtrev2130 from
Interesting material for a newbieThis is great reference material and interesting. It gave me a new perspective of next project
Date published: 2018-04-13
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Robert Donnelly from
Lots of great tricks of the tradeWell worth the investment. As a new owner of a sewing machine there was a lot of questions that this course answered.
Date published: 2018-03-08
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Irish Artist from
Excellent review of basicsThis course is great if you have been away from sewing for a while. It is an excellent review of the necessary basics so many sewers today do not know. For example how to properly iron a a shirt collar before finish stitching.
Meet Gail, your instructor, and work with your iron to get amazing pressing results with woven fabrics and knits in a variety of ways.
28 min
2: Stitch Perfect
In this lesson, Gail walks you step by step through staystitching, understitching, and topstitching techniques.
29 min
3: Curves & Corners
Learn efficient ways to sew, grade, clip, and press tricky curves and corners.
28 min
4: Interfacing Tips
Choose the best interfacing for your garment, fuse full pattern pieces, learn block fusing, and reinforce shoulder seams.
18 min
5: Beautiful Bindings
Learn about bindings and facings; cut, join and attach binding strips; and create perfect inside and outside curves.
50 min
6: Sleeves Made Simple
Discover excellent gathering tips and construction methods for flat-constructed and set-in sleeves.
44 min
7: Getting Closure
Finish off your garments expertly as Gail shares tips for zipper installation, automatic buttonholes, bound buttonholes (even faux ones!), and making your custom covered buttons.
53 min
8: Bonus Tip
In this bonus tip, Gail shows you how to sew small circles and steep curves with ease!
5 min
Overview
Learn to sew more efficiently, successfully, and creatively as instructor Gail Yellen teaches you 40 essential techniques that every sewer should know.
It’s amazing when a sewist uses a pattern as a “jumping off” point for inspiration and vision.
About Gail Yellen
Gail Yellen is an independent pattern designer, author and an active member of the American Sewing Guild. She's been drawn to sewing since childhood, when one of her most treasured belongings was the dress her grandmother made for her first day of kindergarten.
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