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Getting serious about sewing again
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Mon, 03/09/2009 - 00:31
Hi everyone:
I found this website after running into several demonstration videos from eSewingWorkshop on YouTube. I was impressed by the quality of the videos, especially since I had been following up on my library introduction to "Couture" sewing.
To my surprise, Couture sewing was literally "Sewing By Hand", a subject rarely taught in the United States anymore, and certainly not taught in schools since Home Economics was long since stripped from public schools. (I was one of the last students in my school to take "Home Ec" in the 1980's)
I got re-bit by the sewing/crafting bug at the end of last year, and I'm excited to refresh my sewing skills through watching the videos here. In the past I've sewn lined cloaks for Harry Potter-themed costumes and striped jumpers. Most recently, since dusting off my Singer Touch & Sew sewing machine, I made a flannel nightshirt. It's a TENT of a nightshirt, only because I overestimated the size I needed to make from the pattern, but I'm proud of the seam finishes I made on it.
My goal is to learn finer sewing techniques so I can learn to make a lined & tailored suit. I have several Vogue suit and wardrobe patterns that I'm itching to make, but the patterns are "advanced", which means they have a lot of fitting and sewing techniques that I have no idea (yet!) how to navigate. I'm hoping that there will be a demonstration on how to sew a lining for a jacket later on in this series.
In any case, I'm glad I found this website. The videos are SO well done, and I haven't found anything else like it anywhere else. I look forward to showing off my projects from the knowledge gained through this video series.
Thank you!
Missnisha
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:52
#2
Re: Jacket and Lining
Dear Sam50,
Yes, the jacket sewing lesson will begin with how to draft the pattern, using the bodice block pattern video that we have already thought: Bodice Block Pattern-making Video Lessons
Then we will style this pattern and make it into a jacket pattern, and lining pattern.
We will use these patterns to sew the jacket step by step.
Thanks for your interest.
Nehzat
Fri, 04/03/2009 - 18:34
#3
Dress pattern making, contruction and finishing
Dear Cathy,
Glad to hear you are enjoting the videos.
We are going to publish dress pattern making, contruction and finishing videos in the near future.
Regards.
Fri, 04/03/2009 - 13:30
#4
Hi, from Cathy (McLaughlin) Rayes!
Hello,
I just joined and am amazed at the quality of the Videos. I used to teach sewing many years ago to 4H kids. I've since lost a lot of skills and aim to gain them back and learn new ones. I'm interested in making a DressForm for myself - any help there would be grateful. Also, I'm interested in learning more about Drafting Patterns. I'm not very interested in purchasing patterns, as they need so much work. It would be nice to be able to Draft and Design at home now that I'm retired.
Thanks for this wonderful site. I wonder if they are teaching the 4H groups how to Draft their own patterns now? That would be a great place to begin sewing and understand and appreciate all the steps.
Thanks again, I'll be out here on the site a good deal of the time.
Cathy (cathy.anne@yahoo.com)
Tue, 03/31/2009 - 18:12
#5
trench coat mcalls 5525
Hi, I just joined. Right now I am sewing a trench coat and have been searching for attatching the under collar. I have the both upper and lower pieces attatched and am guessing I would hand sew the lower inside, I am also wondering the best way do the lining. I have learned so much doing this already,but am going slowly because I want it to look high-end. It would be great to have a jacket video with different lining techniques-bagged,etc. Also I would love to learn pattern drafting,changing sleeves and collars and having a full arsenal to be really creative. Thanks so much for this site. Glad I found this,it is helpful.Michelle
Fri, 04/03/2009 - 18:27
#6
Trench coats collars
Dear Michelle,
Usually trench coats collars are placed between the shell and facing then sewn by machine. If you don't have facing at the back of the neck-line, place the collar between the lining and the shell at the back.
To join the lining, match the lining shoulder seam to the facing shoulder seam and pin it from the top to the bottom on both sides then pin the lining neck-line to the facing nick-line at the center first then on the sides. Finish it by machine.
Make sure to do the hem the bottom of the lining before joining it to the shell.
We are going to release a videos for the subjects you mention as well.
Fri, 04/03/2009 - 21:01
#7
trench coat mcalls 5525
Nehzat, Thank you so much. I am working on the coat now and just checked in quick to see your reply. This is very encouraging and helpful. I am a visual learner,so I will look forward to videos on jackets. Thanks again, Michelle
Fri, 03/13/2009 - 19:43
#8
I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful.
Dear Missnisha,
Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful.
I'm also sorry that subjects every house hold needs are not taught in publc schools anymore.
We will cover sewing a jacket with lining in a future video.
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 01:26
#9
Jacket and Lining
Will this video be on making the pattern thru sewing the finished garment? If so, I am so thrilled and on board!
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i, too, have been bitten by the sewing bug..my daughter gave my granddaughter a sewing machine for christmas, and low and behold the task of teaching her to sew fell to me...suddenly, those years of home economics came pouring back..it occurred to me that sewing skills are not being taught in schools...anyway, i'm now making cloths for the grandkids and i went out and bought a new machine....hope i can operate it