Level 1 - Level 7 Learn to Sew Videos in DVD format. The You Can Make It "Learn to Sew" videos are designed to teach you everything about sewing. Each high quality DVD Level video comes with a handy shopping list for supplies and is indexed with chapters for easy and quick viewing. This product is supplied in a hard…
Learn the basics: patterns (selection, choosing, sizing, understanding), guide sheets, tissues, fabric layouts, pinning, cutting, marking, sewing, hemming, & SEW MUCH MORE! Level 1 DVD: If you have no sewing experience or need a refresher, then Level 1 of the You Can Make It series is the one for you! A comprehensive guide for beginning sewers. Level 1 starts at the very…
Darts, pleats, tucks, zippers, waistbands, vents, slits, snaps, buttons, hooks & eyes, straps, Velcro, & SEW MUCH MORE! Alteration skills covered in Level 2: Increasing the hip, decreasing the hip. Level 2 DVD: If you have beginning sewing experience – you are ready for the next step. Continue down the road to sewing success with the second video of the You Can…
Facings, simple sleeves, simple collars, ruffle collars, front closures, ruffles, lace, trims, pockets, special seams & SEW MUCH MORE! Alteration skills covered in Level 3: Adjusting for broad shoulders, adjusting for sloping shoulders, adjusting the sleeve length, and hem changes. Level 3 DVD: Take your sewing to the intermediate Level with Level 3 of the You Can Make It series. Packed with over…
Stripes, plaids, bindings, piping, bias tape, stitched elastic & SEW MUCH MORE! Alteration skills covered in Level 4: Increasing or decreasing the waist, adjusting for a long or short waist, and adjusting for a sway back. Level 4 DVD: Take a trip to the fabric store and choose a stylish jumper pattern and some striped or plaid fabric. Have some fun…
Cuffs, lapped zippers, pockets, belt carriers, invisible zippers, eyelets, special seams & SEW MUCH MORE! Alteration skills covered in Level 5: Adjusting the waist and waistband, adjusting pants in the hip and thigh, adjusting pants length, and altering pants crotch. Level 5 DVD: This is the one you have all been waiting for! You are ready for the most popular sewn…
Buttonholes, collars, sleeves, plackets, button cuffs, special closures & SEW MUCH MORE! Alteration skills covered in Level 6: Adjusting the bust, moving darts, adding darts, adjusting the sleeve width, and armhole adjustments. Level 6 DVD: Time to fine tune & perfect your sewing and alteration skills. Learn everything about buttonholes, where to place them, how to adjust them for your personal…
Tailoring, bound buttonholes, welt pockets, notched collars, linings & SEW MUCH MORE! Alteration skills covered in Level 7: All alteration skills are brought together with additional alteration skills for shoulders, a full back, and vertical darts. Level 7 DVD: Bring your sewing to the professional level. Learn everything about tailored jackets. The importance of a perfect fit, what determines a perfect…
When you purchase store bought pants are they too long? Are you afraid to tackle pants with cuffs? Do you want to taper the leg width? Do you need waist adjustments? What about pants with elastic?The following skills are covered: Hem Lengths Measuring Before the Pre-Wash Measuring Pants After the Pre-Wash The Triangle Theory The Regular/Plain Hem or The Angle/Slant…
When you purchase store bought skirts do you wish to change the length? Are you afraid to tackle skirts with a lining? Do you want to change the skirt's flare? Do you need waist adjustments? The following skills are covered: Hem Lengths Measuring Before the Pre-Wash Measuring After the Pre-Wash The Triangle Theory Finalizing the Hem Skirts with a Lining…
