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Want to know the trick to making professional-looking hand-made clothes? It’s all in the seam finishing. Cal Patch demonstrates ten different ways to finish your seams, most of which can be done using basic sewing tools and materials. She also gives an introduction to finishing seams with a serger, plus trickier techniques like mock Frrench seams and rolled hems. Seam finishing really is a magical skill, extending the life of your hand-made clothing and making them just as lovely on the inside as they are on the outside.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pinking shears
- Scissors
- Snips
- All-purpose thread
- Woven fabric scraps
- Pins
- Tape measure
- Marking tool
- Seam ripper
- Sewing machine
Downloads:
- Use pinking shears to finish raw edges
- Use a zig-zag stitch to prevent unraveling
- Use a serger
- Sew a French seam
- Sew a mock French seam
- Sew a felled seam
- Sew a double turn hem
- Sew a blind hem
- Sew a curved hem
- Sew a rolled hem
- Step-by-Step expert instruction on how to finish a seam 10 different ways
- 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Seam Finishing 101 Reviews
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Jacqueline Carr
Very clear, concise with good explanation as to when and why to choose different finishes.
August 25, 2024