Learn how to sew a jacket of superior quality in less time with sought-after sewing instructor Pam Howard. Learn how to pick out jacket patterns, choose and handle jacket fabric, work with the right fusible interfacings and prepare your pattern pieces for efficient sewing. Then, create your best, most accurate welt pockets. Skillfully set in sleeves with mitered vents and add structure with shoulder pads and sleeve heads. Sew your undercollar, upper collar and jacket facings with confidence. Install and finish your jacket lining with a center-back ease pleat and jump hem for wonderful ease of movement. Finish your work beautifully with topstitching, perfectly spaced buttonholes and buttons, and smooth hems. Upgrade your skills to sew event-ready jackets in less time.
Overview
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- Introduction: Recommended Fabrics & Tailoring
- Welt Pockets
- Setting In Sleeves
- Installing Shoulder Pads
- Collars & Neck Facings
- Jacket Lining
- Lining Finishing Techniques
- Jacket Finishing Techniques
Taught by
Pam W. Howard