Video tutorials for new designers! Learn how to make patterns, sewing tips, and more.
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.
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.
Lectra Modaris - Drafting a Skirt This tutorial covers the basic techniques needed to drafting a skirt using Lectra Modaris.
Lectra Modaris - Drafting a Skirt This tutorial covers the basic techniques needed to drafting a skirt using Lectra Modaris.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to transport your Industrial Sewing Machine In this tutorial I'll show you how to disassemble and reassemble your industrial sewing machine.
How to transport your Industrial Sewing Machine In this tutorial I'll show you how to disassemble and reassemble your 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to sewing by hand A simple tutorial explaining common hand sewing techniques.
How to sewing by hand A simple tutorial explaining common hand sewing techniques.
How to print large pattern pieces onto multiple pages using Adobe Illustrator I made a really quick tutorial on scanning your patterns into the computer, copying and pasting your scanned files into one artboard, and then printing multiple pages. I explain how to do all of this using Adobe Illustrator.
How to print large pattern pieces onto multiple pages using Adobe Illustrator I made a really quick tutorial on scanning your patterns into the computer, copying and pasting your scanned files into one artboard, and then printing multiple pages. I explain how to do all of this using Adobe Illustrator.
How to thread an industrial sewing machine, bobbin, bobbin case, etc. This tutorial goes into detail on how to thread your industrial sewing machine along with the bobbin, bobbin case and how to draw up the bobbin thread.
How to thread an industrial sewing machine, bobbin, bobbin case, etc. This tutorial goes into detail on how to thread your industrial sewing machine along with the bobbin, bobbin case and how to draw up the bobbin thread.
How to Transfer your marking from Part 1 onto paper This tutorial explains how to transfer your marking, from Part 1, to create your block.
How to Transfer your marking from Part 1 onto paper This tutorial explains how to transfer your marking, from Part 1, to create your block.
How to drape the front and back bodice This tutorial explains how to drape the front and back bodice on your dress form.
How to drape the front and back bodice This tutorial explains how to drape the front and back bodice on your dress form.
How to create Stitch Marker and Coffee Cup Sleeve I'll be showing you how to create 2 stitch markers and a coffee cup sleeve.
How to create Stitch Marker and Coffee Cup Sleeve I'll be showing you how to create 2 stitch markers and a coffee cup sleeve.
How to create Fingerless Mittens This will be my first ever knitting tutorial, showing step-by-step how to create fingerless mittens inspired by Alice Cullen a character from the movie "New Moon".
How to create Fingerless Mittens This will be my first ever knitting tutorial, showing step-by-step how to create fingerless mittens inspired by Alice Cullen a character from the movie "New Moon".
How to create a Mac Palette Case Sleeve. In this tutorial I will show you how to create a sleeve for your mac pro palettes.
How to create a Mac Palette Case Sleeve. In this tutorial I will show you how to create a sleeve for your mac pro palettes.
How to create a repeat pattern in Adobe Photoshop and drawing flats using Adobe Illustrator. This tutorial will show you the basic technique on creating a repeat pattern, and importing it into Illustrator. Then a quick tutorial on drawing flats and adding a pattern.
How to create a repeat pattern in Adobe Photoshop and drawing flats using Adobe Illustrator. This tutorial will show you the basic technique on creating a repeat pattern, and importing it into Illustrator. Then a quick tutorial on drawing flats and adding a pattern.
If you ever wanted to know how designers draw flats, this is the tutorial for you. This croqui is helpful when designing flat patterns in Illustrator.
If you ever wanted to know how designers draw flats, this is the tutorial for you. This croqui is helpful when designing flat patterns in Illustrator.
Here is a quick and easy tutorial on creating your very own keyfob.
Spring time is upon us once more ... so why not make an a-line wrap skirt to show of those legs.
This tutorial will show you how to make a quick and easy top, to wear during spring or summer.