Description
Learn couture finishing techniques that elevate your garments to the highest level of elegance and craftsmanship. Alongside illustrious instructor Alison Smith, you’ll master herringbone, catch, blind hem, flat-fell and buttonhole stitches. Sew French seams, hand-finished whipstitch seams, clean-finished seams and flawless seams on delicate fabrics. Sew a concealed zipper with a placket. Create gorgeous triangular buttonholes. Make perfect closures with rouleau loops, corded loops and covered buttons. Use hand-finishes such as interfaced hems, hand-rolled hems, faced hems with horsehair braid, and machine-embroidered scalloped hems. Finish your garments with impeccable couture techniques that stand up to the most discerning eyes and the test of time.
Overview
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- Introduction
- Skillful Hand-Sewn Stitches
- Superb Seam Finishes
- Cleverly Concealed Zipper
- Beautiful Buttonholes
- Classy Closures
- Heavenly Hems
Taught by
Alison Smith