Grading the Basic Bodice Part 1 In this tutorial I will be going over the grading break down and how to grade with a grading machine and ruler. Subscribe to get email notification for Part II of Grading the Basic Bodice.

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E30. Grading the Basic Bodice Part 1

Lectra Modaris - Drafting a Skirt This tutorial covers the basic techniques needed to drafting a skirt using Lectra Modaris.

E29. Lectra Drafting a Skirt

Seams Update This tutorial covers the following basic sewing techniques: 1/4-inch, 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch seam allowance, Clean Seam, 1/2-inch Overlock, 3/4-inch Open/Overlock, Welt/DNTS, Flat-Felled Seam, French Seam, Bound Seam, and Slot Seam.

E28. Seams Update

Maze and Circle This tutorial covers the basic sewing techniques to improve your sewing skills. The Maze will help with pivoting, sewing a 1/4-inch seam, improving your hand and eye coordination. The circle will also help with your hand and eye coordination, but will also improve your sewing around curved lines.

E27. Maze and Circle

Grading Skirt In this tutorial I'll be explaining pattern grading and how to grade the basic front skirt. By the end of the tutorial you'll be able to grade the front and back skirt with a grading machine or grading ruler.

E26. Grading Skirt

Darts This video will show you how to sew and press the following DARTS: Straight or Tapered Dart, Release Tuck or Dart, Decorative Dart and Fisheye Dart.

E25. Darts

Gussets or Gores This tutorial will show you how to sew a gusset or gore. Gussets or Gores are used to creating fullness and are sewing into a slash or seam of a garment.

E24. Gussets or Gores

Sewing Tucks Tucks are very simple and can add detail to a plain garment. This tutorial will show you how to sew tucks and pin tucks.

E22. Sewing Tucks

Sewing Exercises In this tutorial I show you how to improve your sewing skills by sewing on paper. This is a great way to practice if your a beginner or if you haven't sewn in a long time. I have 12 sheets some of them are similar, but they help you in different aspects of hand and eye coordination for sewing.

E23. Sewing Exercises

Secret Sewing Tips and Tricks This tutorial will show you how to rethread your sewing machine, a trick to save time while you sew, changing the stitch length with ease, and much more.

E21. Sewing Tips and Tricks

How to transport your Industrial Sewing Machine In this tutorial I'll show you how to disassemble and reassemble your industrial sewing machine.

E20. Transporting Industrial Sewing Machine

How to manipulate darts This tutorial will show you how to move a dart along the bodice with a slash and spread method and pivoting method. I will also show you how to remove the back shoulder dart.

E19. Dart Manipulation

How to print Shipping Labels using PayPal and a Dymo Printer This tutorial will show you how to print shipping labels from your Mac using PayPal and a Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo printer.

E18. Printing Shipping Labels with PayPal and Dymo

How to grade patterns on your computer using Adobe Illustrator This tutorial will help people that already know how to grade patterns, but don't have the funds to buy an expensive program to grade patterns on their computer.

E17. Grading Patterns using Adobe Illustrator

How to sewing by hand A simple tutorial explaining common hand sewing techniques.

E16. Sewing by Hand

Video tutorials for new designers! Learn how to make patterns, sewing tips, and more.

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