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Beginner Projects
Beginner Projects
Fabric Anatomy Scrapbook
Fabric Anatomy Scrapbook
Grain, bias, warp, weft, selvedge
Natural fibers: linen, cotton, silk, wool
Synthetic fibers
Hand Sewing Sampler
Hand Sewing Sampler
Backstitch, running stitch, whipstitch, ladder stitch
Gathered Fabric Flowers
Gathered Fabric Flowers
Involves: grain tearing, running stitch by hand, tying off thread, gathering
Machine Sewing Obstacle Course
Machine Sewing Obstacle Course
Thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, sew straight and curved lines
Lined Zipper Pouch
Lined Zipper Pouch
Maintaining seam allowance, sewing straight lines, using a zipper foot to install a standard zipper.
Tote Bag
Tote Bag
Involves: Machine sewing curved lines, following directions, hemming or bias binding. Options for lining and pockets.
Bonus: Zippered pocket
Instructions
Ugly Doll
Ugly Doll
Involves: Designing and drafting, working with stretch knits, sewing curved lines, applique, slip stitch
Tutorial - written instructions with pictures
Wrap Pants, and Drawstring Pants
Wrap Pants, and Drawstring Pants
Using a pattern, taking body measurements, side seam pockets, draw string casing, buttonholes
Lined Cloth Hats
Lined Cloth Hats
Involves: machine sewing straight and curved lines, pattern use and following directions, finishing techniques (slip stitching etc.)
Example: Folkwear 'Metropolitan Hat'
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