Sewing with Simplicity: Pro Garment Sewing Techniques by Deborah Kreiling

Intermediate | 1 hour

Taught by Deborah Kreiling

Even more advanced sewists struggle with trickier techniques like inserting gathered sleeves, applying neckline facings, and finishing shaped hemlines. In this class, Deborah Kreiling of Simplicity shares a variety of professional garment sewing techniques that will help you sew your own wardrobe. Whether you’re constructing a v-neck knit-jersey top or a tailored woven blouse, Deb’s awesome tips and tricks will help you tackle any sewing pattern without feeling intimidated.

Learn how to:

Make and apply a neckline facing to a slashed neckline opening using woven fabric
Make and apply a plain round neck facing using woven fabric
Apply a bias tape finish to a scoop neckline using woven fabric
Make and apply a neck facing to a round neckline using knit fabric
Make and apply a neck facing to a v-shaped neckline using knit fabric
Insert a set-in sleeve
Insert a gathered sleeve
Finish a shirt-tail hemline with a narrow hem
Apply a hem on a garment with side-slit openings

What you’ll get:

Learn a variety of professional garment sewing techniques
Step-by-step instruction on making and applying different necklines, inserting asset-in and gathered sleeve, working with a shirttail hemline and applying a hem on a garment
10 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and patterns references
Step-by-step expert instruction from Deborah Kreiling of Simplicity
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters

Sewing with Simplicity: Pro Garment Sewing Techniques
Overview00:49

Materials
Materials01:17

Neckline Finishes Using Woven Fabric
Make and apply a neckline facing to a slashed neckline opening12:23
Make and apply a plain round neck facing05:41
Apply a bias tape finish to a scoop neckline13:10

Neckline Finishes Using Knit Fabric
Make and apply a neck facing to a round neckline16:34
Make and apply a neck facing to a v-shaped neckline15:32

Inserting Sleeves
Insert a set-in sleeve24:26
Insert a gathered sleeve07:58

Hemline Finishing Techniques
Finish a shirt-tail hemline with a narrow hem07:35
Apply a hem on a garment with side-slit openings07:50

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Sewing machine
Iron
Ironing surface
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
Snips
Thread to match fabrics
Seam ripper
Pattern weights (optional)
Pins
Marking pencils
Fabric (refer to your pattern for type of fabric and yardage)
Bias tape (refer to your pattern for type and yardage)
Reference Patterns:
Deb uses several Simplicity patterns for reference throughout this class
Neckline finishes using woven fabrics and hemline variations: 1461 [Misses’ and Plus-Size Tunic], 1106 [Misses’ Tops with Fabric Variations], or 1693 [Misses’ Tops]
Neckline finishes using knit fabrics: 1062 [Misses’ learn to Sew Knit Tops] and 1198 [Misses’ Knit Tops in Two Styles]
Sleeve variations: 1253 [Misses’ Top with Length Variation]