Sewing Course for Beginners
Prowadzi
Gabriela Hezner
INTRODUCTION - BAG:
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Learning to operate and utilize sewing equipment – we will cover the following models: multi-functional domestic sewing machines, mechanical, electronic, computerized machines, and overlock machines. Participants will familiarize themselves with the basic differences between these types of machines, as well as essential presser feet, needles, and threads.
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Overview of basic machine stitches and their applications, learning how to correctly set up the machine for proper stitching.
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Introduction to basic tailoring terms, fabric structures, and primary raw material types.
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Exploring various fabric edge finishes: pressed open seam, pressed standing seam, topstitched seam, French seam, single and double hems.
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Discussion of stabilizing inserts.
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Learning to sew regular and concealed zippers.
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Mastering proper fabric overlocking on a multi-functional sewing machine.
BLOUSE:
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Learning to take accurate body measurements and selecting the correct size from a sizing chart.
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Starting the construction of a simple blouse with sleeves: learning to identify the components of the garment and properly lay them on the fabric.
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Sewing darts.
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Mastering finishing a V-neck or round neckline using facings, including the "understitching" technique.
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Learning to create a slit and properly finish it.
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Sewing a button loop – creating a bias-cut loop and discussing alternative fastening options.
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Learning to ease and sew sleeves into armholes.
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Hemming the blouse and sleeves in a chosen method (by hand or machine).
A-LINE DRESS WITH SIDE SEAM POCKETS:
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Starting the construction of a dress with a round neckline and pockets: revisiting fabric cutting, transferring markings onto fabric, and adding seam allowances.
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Learning to use fabric economically.
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Mastering the art of sewing neatly integrated side seam pockets.
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Revisiting sleeve setting techniques.
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Finishing the sleeves and dress hem in a selected method.
MEN'S TROUSERS:
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Learning to take accurate body measurements and selecting the correct size from a sizing chart.
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Starting the construction of culotte-style trousers: learning to identify the components of the garment and properly lay them on the fabric.
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Sewing side seams and overlocking them using an overlock machine.
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Learning techniques for proper waistband stabilization, attachment, and finishing.
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Sewing the waistband, inserting elastic or drawstrings as needed.
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Hemming the trousers using a chosen method (by hand or machine).
