Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“In this lesson, we’ll add the finishing touches to the sleeves by creating an elasticated hem. First, fold the hem twice, forming a channel for the elastic, and sew, leaving a small opening. Insert a 1 cm elastic using a safety pin, secure the ends with a zigzag stitch, and close the gap. Repeat for the other sleeve, adjust the gathers, and give your dress a final press.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Finishing Touches - Part 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing and Design Specialization. Master sewing techniques: from using a sewing machine to creating garments like dresses, trousers, peplum tops, and backpacks.

Partial transcription of the video

“So I have here my left sleeve and the first thing that I will do is to fold it in by half a centimeter again like the hem of the dress. Yep, and I'm going to fold it in again. This time I'll fold it in by two centimeters. Yep, two centimeters. You pin it in place and this would be the channel where we would have an elastic band that would gather up the hem of the sleeve. Onto the next side. I'm just going to quickly trim these threads to get them out of the way because they're quite long. What you're now going to do is take the folded edge to the sewing machine and sew as close as possible ...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
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• 16843 students
• 11 units
• 83 lessons (15h 27m)
• 36 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Botanical Illustration, DIY, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling