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Core Sewing Skills: Darts 101 with Cynthia Guffey

Learn to measure and establish the position and size of darts (see exactly how you can do this by yourself!), and how to adjust them for the most flattering fit and style. When properly fitted, they enable hemlines to hang straight, eliminate drag lines and gaps at the front button closure – in short, they help you make garments that look and feel terrific while you’re wearing them.

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Antique Sewing Techniques II with Martha Pullen On-Demand

Heirloom sewing expert Martha Pullen loved antique white garments from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. She collected "white clothes" from antique stores and flea markets around the world and studied their delicately crafted details. In this on-demand course, Martha brings some of her favorite pieces into the classroom for a close-up look. You’ll discover how hand-sewn embellishments were used to adorn lightweight cotton dresses. Then, Martha shares techniques for recreating these looks today: tucks and pintucks, box pleats, buttonhole beading, and building an intricate lace fabric.

Connect with women from past generations through the romantic and charming garments they made, and learn how to emulate their artistry on a modern sewing machine. 

Techniques include:

  • Box Pleat
  • Folded Tuck
  • Release Tucks and with Feather Stitching
  • Intersecting Pintucks
  • Bridging to Fabric and Lace
  • Lace to Lace – Building a Yoke
  • Extended Lace Curves
  • Buttonhole Beading
  • Adding a Hint of Color


Approximate running time: 1 hour

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