Gathering well is such an important skill to master! Shari has spent years perfecting this art and includes many different uses in her pattern collection. We hope that this course will provide you with the skillset and motivation to incorporate gathering into your projects beautifully!

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Learn the skills to master hand sewing and set your projects apart! In this course we will teach you the basic stitches, show you how to sew on snaps the right way, how to sew snaps over buttons effortlessly, and some basic hand embroidery stitches to embellish your projects!

Instructors: Shari,...

This topic is a super fun fashion focus with a flashback to the 1980s! We have several tutorials, pattern hacks, and an amazingly ingenious craft-along featured. Follow along as we turn high-waisted jeans into a fold-over waistband style with added front pleats, create and style bandanas with 80s...

In this course we cover the basics of sewing doll size swimsuits. We begin with a look at sewing with swimsuit fabrics, sew the Gotchies pattern together, explore woven fabric swimsuit designs, and finish it off with a look at accessories with a few pattern hacks!

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

Throughout this 4 part topic, we will cover a variety of ways to use trims effectively in your design work! There are so many ways to use trims in your designs. An applied trim added beautiful detail, an inserted trim highlights a design line, trims used for embroidery demonstrate an intense atte...

One of the most overlooked things in doll scale sewing can be the interior finish work. Elevate your garment sewing with Hong Kong binding, french seams, and more. Follow along with the Mindil Beach Dress sew-along as we demo these techniques in the full video tutorial series.

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Take your patterns further with creative pattern hacks. Follow along as we show you how to work with existing pattern designs and to create personalized custom designs. In this section you'll find the 4-part series plus all the other pattern hacks created throughout the full catalog of courses.

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Throughout this 4-part topic, we will cover a variety of pleat types and uses within different design styles. Learn to make your own custom pleating board, tricks for creating knife pleats, simple inverted pleats, creating contrast with pleats, and tips for the interior finish work.

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Did you know you can create a doll sweater from a sock? Or create things from your outgrown jeans? In this course we look at how to upcycle and repurpose new and used items to create some super amazing doll clothes garments! It's time to clean out your closets!

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

Follow along in this 4-part sew along course as we sew the Liberty Jane Denim Jacket. Learn how to sew a flat felled seam, apply tiny rivets or buttons, and expand the pattern possibilities with the hoodie denim jacket and fur-lined denim jacket pattern hacks!

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

In this 4-part sew-along course, we introduce you to our non-profit sewing charity Sew Powerful. Together we sew the girl-sized purse that's used for the Purse Program. Then we also show you how to sew several smaller doll-size purses including the Killara Fringe Bag!

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

Learn to make a variety of costumes using basic sewing patterns with a twist. Throughout this course, we will touch on sewing with different fabric types and explore a variety of sewing techniques. There are 4 projects covered - A Princess Dress, made from a basic tank top, a Flower costume with ...

Have you been wondering what all those fancy presser feet are for? Follow along in this 8-part course as demonstrate how to use the edgestitch, blindstitch, overlock, pintuck, invisible zipper, button sew-on, narrow hem, and the ruffler foot. Expand the possibilities for your machine!

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Let's talk about - Sewing Curves and Corners! Both of these seamlines are a staple in most garment construction. You might find curved seamlines in a princess seam, a sweetheart neckline, or standard armscye. They add a beautiful element of design detail as well as shape and structure when they a...

Learn to sew the perfect hem on any type of fabric! This course has been expanded to include both the basic hem types and a set of decorative stitched hems too. There are so many ways to add a unique touch to your project by finishing it with a beautifully sewn hem!

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

Are you intimidated with the thought of sewing with vegan leather, fur, or microsuede? Get the tips and tricks necessary to sew coats, jackets, and skirts using these fabrics with confidence! Bonus Bomber Jacket Fur Vest pattern hack tutorial included.

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

Using elastic is a great way to create a flexible fit for a variety of design elements. Whether you choose to use a casing on a waistline, shirring on a bodice, or stitched elastic on a sleeve hem - knowing and understanding the proper way to sew them in is a must!

Instructors: Cinnamon & Shari

Red carpet dresses, princess costumes, tutus, tuxedos, and whimsical styles are all on the agenda for this topic. Working with these delicate, slippery fabrics can be intimidating for some but the results are so breathtaking I urge you to take that daring step and try something new!

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Follow along in this 4-part course as we learn the tricks of the trade! This topic covers distressing denim, using techniques like pintucks and ruching to create visual interest, working with fabric dyes, and more. Add a unique touch to your work with these techniques.

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

Let's be honest, zippers can be pretty terrifying! Rest assured, practice makes perfect! In this course, we show you how to install an invisible, separating, and closed-end zipper. You'll also learn how to shorten a zipper and how to replace a simple closure with a zipper.

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Let's talk about shoes! Not just any shoes, but those tiny intricate adorable doll scale shoes! This topic includes several sew -alongs for the JANES shoe patterns as well as a tutorial for the Plain Jane shoe. Plus shoe making tips and tricks. Follow along and learn the art of miniature shoe mak...

Adding the right embellishment to your item gives you the opportunity to stand out and create something unique and beautiful! So let's dive into this topic and explore things like iron-on applique, lace overlays, fabric flowers, painted fabric, and hand embroidered beadwork.

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Organizing for productivity is our most requested topic and this series of posts will hopefully get you closer to that elusive goal of a highly organized and functional space! Grab a cup of coffee, sit back relax and come on a tour of my sewing studio. See what I've set up and get some ideas!

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