Cutting and sewing technique

Video master classes for beginner couturiers on the topic of "loop" can be shot endlessly.

I will not even dare to count all the ways of processing them, invented by man.

And hand loops for outerwear, at the time of the return of the popularity of handmade, every self-respecting sewing master should be able to sew.

Although, in order to achieve the beauty and "purity" of the notch, you have to work hard. Of course, after watching this video tutorial ...

After watching this video, a master class sewing classic trousers will become real even without attending cutting and sewing courses.

This video tutorial shows the processing of a "barrel cut" pocket with a straight pocket entry line, as in classic men's trousers.

And don't be fooled by frivolous polka dots and decorative stitching.

For beginner tailors, patterns seem completely incomprehensible, so many questions arise related to them.

For example, questions related to ready-made basic patterns that are purchased for modeling ...

Vera Olkhovskaya

This sewing video tutorial shows how to assemble using a home sewing machine attachment, as well as old tried and tested methods for getting a screed from a screed of “weak” machine and hand stitches.

No-tool gathers are ideal for puff sleeve dresses and blouses.

Video tutorial on how to assemble for a chiffon blouse sleeve You can also look at Vera Olkhovskaya's website.

And assembly with a fixture is ideal for sewing tiered boho skirts and sewing on gathered lace…

In view of the fact that all kinds of sewing machine accessories are of great interest to visitors to my site and groups on social networks, I continue this series of video tutorials.

In the proposed video, you will get acquainted with another convenient and simple foot, with the help of which sewing on buttons turns ... into a pleasure.

I confess that until I tried it, I thought that I did not need this foot. But now she has changed her mind.

See for yourself!

Laying out loops on stretch fabrics until today was not an easy task, therefore, home couturiers avoided them in every possible way or chose other types of loops.

Today there is no need to "reinvent the wheel" on each model. We are watching a video tutorial on how to sew machine loops for strech products.

You can read the use of overlock stitches in sewing products from stretch in the article "Machine stitches"

Members of my groups and visitors to the site often ask how good this or that sewing machine is, while naming the cheapest models of famous brands.

Of course, every buyer wants to save money, and the sewing woman wants to save twice.

But you need to understand that in the manufacture of inexpensive machines they save on everything.

One of the "stripped down functions" is the sewing of loops. Do you think you won't need eyelet loops? Or loops for stretch?..

Welt pockets - this is the worst dream of novice couturiers. They are afraid of both lovers and students of sewing schools and technical schools.

The pocket discussed in this sewing master class video is simplified as much as possible ...

When approaching a pocket with a rounded barrel for the first time, a novice couturier may encounter difficult operations for which he does not have enough skill. Therefore, this video shows simplified sewing denim pockets. That is, all difficult points are simplified or omitted.

For inquisitive minds, the site also has article with description and pictures similar pocket.

Free download Instructions for the video in PDF file

The "denim" pocket is ideal for fine cotton and linen garments. More on patterns...

If you have not yet purchased a device for edging sections, or the standard bias binding that is sold in stores is not suitable for your tasks, this method will suit you.

Moreover, no other skirt is suitable for edging the waist section of the skirt!

Read the detailed description in the article. "Slanting inlay: questions and answers"

And that is not all...