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Princess Seamline Dress Constructions  sewing videos

Sewing with the grain, stay-stitching, sewing convex to concave curves and more are detailed in this video. You will see all the elements of construction to complete a beautiful princess seamline dress.  sewing videos

Guide to Pleats    sewing videos

Adding pleats to a pattern, adequate marking and pressing techniques are included in this guide to perfect pleats. This video also details constructing and lining a kick pleat.  sewing videos

The Couture Skirt  sewing videos

This video fully explains measuring through pattern alteration - including pinning - marking and cutting – directions include construction of a fully lined skirt with 4 front pleats - 4 back darts - waistband - back kickpleat - center back zipper – includes many hand finishing details.  sewing videos

Hand Turns the Eye  sewing videos

8 essential hand stitches including Cynthia’s forward catch stitch for a hand rolled hem, the fell stitch, and pearl stitch – also includes a triple hem.  sewing videos

Pressing Techniques  sewing videos

Demonstrates the application of iron – on interfacing with no puckers – importance of press board – proper pressing techniques  sewing videos

Embroidery Hooping Techniques  sewing videos

Demonstrates Cynthia’s hoping technique to assure exact placement – how to perfectly mirror image designs using a grid.  sewing videos

Drafting Lining Patterns  sewing videos

Demonstrates how to draft a lining pattern that perfectly fits the garment – allowances for shoulder pads included.  sewing videos

Turning Corners  sewing videos

Detailed instructions on how to achieve perfect inside/outside 90 – degree corners – includes many types of corners such as the corners of bound pockets – close-up shots show exact details.  sewing videos

Set In Sleeves  sewing videos

Demonstrates the techniques of setting in the sleeve twice and stitching it once – includes pressing the cap.  sewing videos

Complete Guide to Zippers  sewing videos

Back neck zipper with facings – back neck zipper with piped neckline – skirt zipper with facings – skirt zipper with waistband – pants zipper – all zippers hand sewn except pants.  sewing videos

Complete Guide to Piping  sewing videos

Piping construction – piped seam – piped concave curve – piped convex curve – piped enclosed seams.  sewing videos

Sleeve Treatments Part 1  sewing videos

Four sleeve treatments – instructions for re-designing the sleeve and drafting the pattern each step is detailed.  sewing videos

Sleeve Treatments Part 2  sewing videos

Four sleeve treatments – instructions for re-designing the sleeve and drafting the pattern – each step is detailed.  sewing videos

Hems  sewing videos

Demonstrates triple hem – hand rolled hem – skirttail hem – plus hems as a design element of the garment.  sewing videos

Exterior Seams Part 1  sewing videos

Four seaming techniques that show on the exterior of the garment – Guffey seam – Guffey wrap – Butt seam – Bias wrapped seam.  sewing videos

Exterior Seams Part 2  sewing videos