Threads Industry Insider Techniques, Vol. 5

No more sewing by trial and error! In Industry Insider Techniques, Vol. 5, the renowned sewing instructor Louise Cutting demonstrates expert tips and techniques that can help you advance from amateur to accomplished seamstress. Sew clothes that look and fit like custom-made. Expland your sewing know-how and ramp up your skills with dressmaking lessons straight from industry workrooms. With this step-by-step guide from Lousie Cutting, you too, can learn how to:

• sew details with meticulous attention and finesse
• make smart pattern alterations that improve fit and drape
• avoid problems that detract from a well-made garment

Topics covered in Industry Insider Techniques, Vol. 5 include:

• sewing starts and finishes
• stitching darts and pin tucks
• hem finishing a cut-on facing
• making short sleeves long
• finished a curved hem
• adjusting a pants pattern
• shortening the crotch
• choosing interfacings
• attaching cuffs

Every video in this series will help you learn to sew like a pro.