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Craftsy

Couture Finishing Techniques

via Craftsy

Overview

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.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Introduction
  • Skillful Hand-Sewn Stitches
  • Superb Seam Finishes
  • Cleverly Concealed Zipper
  • Beautiful Buttonholes
  • Classy Closures
  • Heavenly Hems

Taught by

Alison Smith

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