Sew Smarter: 30 Professional Techniques
Katrina Walker
Class Preview
0:41
- In-depth Instruction; over 196 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Designed to Succeed
10:09
Meet your instructor, Katrina Walker, learn more about building your sewing reference notebook and review fabric factors that can affect your work and design decisions.
Fabric Prep & Choices
24:36
Testing your fabric will help you understand how it will perform in your projects. Katrina demonstrates how to evaluate your fabric, how to pre-stabilize slippery fabrics and how to work with plaids.
Darts & Gathers
26:05
A dimpled point is the mark of an amateur dart. Get some dart-sharpening tips, whether your darts are straight, curved or double-pointed, then learn how to create gathers without grumbling.
Tricky Patterns, Curves & Corners
24:09
Match patterned fabric with Katrina's professional guidance and learn how to tackle sewing inside and outside curves with two great techniques.
On the Edge
33:03
Polish your edges with fabulous facings, truly invisible zippers and lapped zippers. Katrina shows you how!
Caution: Construction Area
36:15
Get a handle on tricky seams as Katrina shows you how to sew a welt seam, double topstitched seam, lapped seam and more. You'll see how to handle bulky or sheer fabrics and will practice on the exclusive chiffon capelet pattern provided with your class.
Finishing Up
41:15
Hem up your finery with Katrina's expert assistance. Learn about bound hems, interfaced hems, baby hems and more. Even the trickiest fabrics will bend to your will!
Learn advanced construction and finishing techniques with sewing expert Katrina Walker. Use easy tests to understand how fabrics will perform and respond to pressing. Sew perfect curved and fisheye darts. Breeze through garments with lots of gathers without pulling threads. Simplify sewing intricate curves and corners. Cut and sew to match up complex fabric patterns precisely. Install professional facings, lapped zippers and truly invisible zippers. Tame specialty fabrics and sheers with seaming skills. Plus, hem slippery fabrics, sheers and even open lace knits. Upgrade your garments with advanced techniques for sewing complex projects, finicky fabrics and professional finishes with finesse.
Katrina Walker
Katrina Walker is an educator and designer specializing in textiles, construction and surface design techniques. She also writes and creates designs for publications such as Threads and Stitch.
Bonus materials available after purchase