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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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

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 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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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

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Setting Sleeves course. Setting sleeves can be a challenge and cause some hesitation in choosing a pattern to sew. In this course Cinnamon, Shari, and Donna will each share with you their tips, tricks, and techniques for setting sleeves. The hope is that after completi...

Follow along as we share ribbon sewing techniques! Ribbons come in an endless array of colors, styles, and sizes that can be used in all sorts of
creative ways for embellishments, adornments, decorations, and awards. In this series, we are going to look at a few different ways to use ribbons to a...

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...

How do you take something ordinary and make it extraordinary? With embellishments! In this topic I will show you how adding the perfect embellished details not only elevate the design, but really make your garment stand out. Together we can create stunning Holiday Dresses!

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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

Hi everyone, I'm excited to introduce a new course. This one is something I love so much in this world of fashion and miniature. It's Sewing With Tiny Hardware! So these hardware pieces are going to be things like eyelets, grommets, buckles, overall buckles with rivets, attaching rivets to things...

Incorporating stripes into your designs can be both interesting and challenging. Over the course of this topic we will take an in-depth look at the different types of stripes and how to sew them lined up!

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!

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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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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

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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Get creative with decorative stitches! If you’re like me, you might have a machine that offers a variety of stitches and you haven’t experimented with them enough! The straight stitch—check! The zigzag stitch—Sure! The shell stitch, the drawn stitch—not so much, let's change that!

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Can tiny pockets be perfect pockets? Yes! In this course, we cover how to sew a variety of pocket types: patch pockets, slash pockets, welt pockets, and cargo pockets. Plus how to insert a pocket into a side seam. Who doesn't love a little dress with pockets! Follow along and learn how.

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What's a simple closure? I'd say pretty much everything but zippers! In this course you will learn the secrets to sewing in hook and loop tape, adding buttons and buttonholes, sewing in hooks, and creating thread loops. Plus we have a tutorial for frog closures too!

Instructor: Cinnamon Miles

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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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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In this course, Donna instructs us all about sergers and how to use them to create professionally finished doll clothes. We'll take a look at basic set-up, threading, and troubleshooting information along with some tips and tricks to use for completing your projects well!

Instructor: Donna Kinle...