TECHNIQUES TAUGHT IN THIS COURSE:
1) How to Sew a Tote Strap Back on
2) How to Imitate an Overlock Stitch to Avoid Frays
3) Understanding Fabric Grain Lines
4) How to Sew a Patch Pocket Back on
5) How to adjust a pantâs waistband with an invisible elastic band
6) How to Shorten and Sew a Hem
7) How to adjust a blouse or a dress
REQUIRED MATERIAL:
- Sewing machine
- Sewing machines needles (sizes 12, 14 and 16)
- Threads of the colour of the garments and accessories you wish to repair (recommended: standard tex-27 polyester thread)
- Thread bobbins compatible with your sewing machine
- Sharpened fabric scissors
- Pins
- Seam ripper
- Wax or soap chalk
- Measuring tape
- Iron and ironing board
- Elastic band: about 15cm (6") long by 2-3 cm wide (1")
Sewing Course: Mending with a sewing machine
The course is refundable for 60 days if you do not absolutely love it.
Our video course for beginners will show your the basics of mending with a sewing machine.
Gaia & Dubos reveals techniques employed by professionals while giving clear and simple instructions.
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Learning to mend our own clothes is one of the best ways to minimize our environmental and social footprint.
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