Build the Garment Sewing Skills That Make Everything Else Click Whether you’re turning a drafted sloper into a finished garment or just want cleaner, more confident construction, the Make It Sew workshop series gives you the foundational techniques to get there. Across 4 discs and 28 lessons, you’ll work through every major garment sewing skill — from fabric preparation and darts to zippers, sleeves, collars, hems, and buttonholes. Designed to support the Sure Fit Designs™ custom-fit system, this series is also a practical standalone reference for any sewist who wants stronger construction skills. DVD series — 4 discs included. Key Benefits Strengthen essential garment sewing techniques Learn fabric preparation, layout, cutting, and marking Improve confidence sewing darts, pleats, seams, and finishes Practice zipper applications and garment openings Understand waistbands, sleeve construction, and patch pockets Learn finishing details such as facings, collars, hems, buttonholes, and buttons Build a stronger foundation for future sewing, fitting, and design work What You'll Learn Disc 1 — Fabric, Layout, Darts & Pleats Learn key preparation and shaping techniques used at the beginning of garment construction. Fabric / Sewing Steps Grainline & Layout Cutting & Marking Estimating Yardage Single Darts Double-ended Darts Pleats Disc 2 — Seams, Finishes & Zippers Build skill with important seam construction methods and common zipper applications. Seams & Finishes Curved Seams Princess Seams Corners & Points Invisible Zipper Lapped Zipper Centered Zipper Disc 3 — Waistbands, Sleeves & Pockets Learn construction techniques used in pants, skirts, tops, and many garment styles. Woven Waistband Elastic Waist Edge Elastic Half Back Notches / Notching Woven Sleeve Knit Sleeve Patch Pockets Disc 4 — Finishing Details & Garment Analysis Complete garments with polished finishing techniques and learn how to evaluate finished work. Facings Attaching a Collar Hems Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Garment Analysis Resources & Close Course Highlights 4-disc DVD series 28 garment sewing lessons Practical construction techniques Fabric preparation and layout instruction Darts, pleats, seams, and zipper lessons Waistband, sleeve, pocket, collar, and hem instruction Buttonhole and button sewing guidance Garment analysis and finishing support Who This Is For Sure Fit Designs users building garment construction skills Sewists who want a stronger foundation in sewing techniques Makers learning how to turn fitted patterns into finished garments Custom clothing makers Sewing instructors and educators Alteration specialists Anyone wanting a practical garment sewing reference What You'll Be Able to Do By the end of this workshop series, you’ll be able to approach garment construction with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll understand how to prepare fabric, sew shaping details, construct seams and closures, apply waistbands and sleeves, finish edges, attach collars, sew buttonholes and buttons, and evaluate finished garments with a more informed eye. Ready to sew with confidence? Add to cart and start building your skills today.
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