Basic Hand and Machine Sewing
DAY 1: BEGINNER LEVEL
Hand Sewing Skills
Morning Session | 3 hours
This course will teach basic hand sewing skills including the proper application of buttons, snaps, hook and eyes, and hand hemming stitches. It includes demonstration and class participation. No special equipment is required.
Materials discussion
Sew a button
Sew a snap
Sew a hook and eye and loop
Basic Sewing Skills
Afternoon Session | 3 hours
Hand hemming stitches continues
cross stitch/catch stitch
blind catch stitch
elastic insertion
Swing tacks
belt loops
hem tacks
other uses
Introduction to beading
row of sequins
fish scale
row of bugle beads
sequin fabric repair
dangle
miscellaneous decorative application
DAY 2: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Machine Sewing Skills
Morning Session | 3 hours
This course will teach the skills necessary to construct a garment and the terminology used to describe these skills. It includes demonstration and class participation.
I will supply each student with handouts for each technique that will include basic instructions for completing the techniques.
Directional Staystitching
Clean Finish
Grading
Clipping and Notching
Understitching
Machine Sewing Skills
Afternoon Session | 3 hours
This course will teach the many techniques involved in seam finishing. It includes demonstration and class participation.
I will explain the technique and its uses and conduct a complete demonstration of each. I will supply each student with handouts for each technique that will include basic instructions for completing the techniques.
Seam Finishes
Stitch and Pink
Faux Flat Felled seam
French seam
Edge-stitched seam
Hong Kong finish
DAY 3: ADVANCED LEVEL
The Perfect Placket
Morning Session | 2 hours
This course will teach a foolproof method of inserting a placket opening.
The Chiffon Hem
Afternoon Session | 2 hours
This course will teach the technique for hemming chiffon and similar sheer/lightweight fabrics.
Details
Language: English
Format: In-person
Length: Three days
Trainer
Cindy Chock, IATSE Local 764
Location: New York, NY