CTF 5-9: Fashion Studies: Sewing

Learn how to sew the running stitch, the backstitch, the whip stitch and how to make a simple hem. You will also see some examples of upcoming hand sewing projects.

Use your existing simple tops to create new patterns so that you can make more of all your favorite shirts.

This is how I use my clothes to make... more clothes! Have fun doing DIY copy and paste to your wardrobe!!

This video shows you how to sew pants from a simple pants sewing pattern.

Learn the basics of understanding sewing patterns - from tracing, to cutting, to what the heck all those symbols mean. This one is for all the budding sewers out there!

This is a sewing tutorial for people who have never used a sewing machine before.

Sewing machines might look complex but once you’ve got the basics down, you can tackle any sewing project!

Getting started in hand embroidery can be intimidating, but most patterns only require a few basic hand embroidery stitches. If you learn these 12 essential embroidery stitches, you'll be ready to tackle just about any hand embroidery project.

If you've ever been interested in attempting sewing pattern projection but don't want to spend almost $1000 for the kit, consider trying a DIY setup for under $150.

Once you have your projector setup and calibrated, what's the next step? It's time to choose patterns and cut our your fabric. This video provides tips for choosing your patterns and how to make cutting easier.

With a DIY pattern projection setup making sure the pattern scale is accurate is essential. Learn how to calibrate your projector.

In this video series, students will be introduced to the dress form and the fundamentals of draping

a deep dive tutorial on how to drape front and back basic bodice pieces, including how to revise to different cuts and different fits, how darts work, why we drape on the grain, what a crossgrain is, all kinds of stuff.

This draping tutorial was created for beginners and novices by a novice to describe how I draped fabric for the bodice of my senior prom dress.