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Sewing Machine Techniques : Hand Sewing for Beginners

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:36:32 +0000

A beginners hand sewing technique is the basting stitch, which consists of quarter-inch long stitches created by running the needle in and out of the fabric. Learn the basting stitch, which is helpful in piecing together a project before sewing the final seams, with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:3:11

Sewing Machine Techniques : About Sewing Tables

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:24:07 +0000

Sewing tables should be sturdy pieces of furniture to support the motion of a sewing machine, and there should be ample work space and plenty of lighting. Set up a sewing area to house a sewing machine, supplies, fabrics and work space with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:2:0

Sewing Machine Techniques : Hand Sewing Techniques

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:37:13 +0000

Hand sewing techniques are important to learn for detail work, and basting, a very loose running stitch, and the back stitch are the two most useful stitches to learn. Practice hand stitching for a variety of projects with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:3:42

Sewing Machine Techniques : Leather Sewing Tips

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:26:09 +0000

When sewing leather, always use a chisel-tip leather needle, which cuts the material instead of separating the weave, and use a heavy-weight upholstery thread. Gather the right materials for sewing leather with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:1:8

Sewing Machine Techniques : Sewing Basket for Beginners

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:21:07 +0000

Beginners sewing baskets should include a pair of fabric shears, a pair of thread-snipping shears, a pack of needles, thread, a pin cushion, a measuring tape, a seam ripper and straight pins. Collect the necessary supplies to put together a sewing basket with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:3:46

Sewing Machine Techniques : How to Sew Patches

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:32:08 +0000

To sew patches on a pair of jeans, first flip the pants inside out, trim the excess threads from the torn hole, lay the patch fabric over the hole, and stitch it carefully to the jeans, making sure the patch overlaps the entire torn area. Sew patches on a pair of jeans with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:4:23

Sewing Machine Techniques : How to Hem Knit Pants

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:53:06 +0000

Hemming knit pants differs from hemming other types of pants because the fabric is stretchy, so an initial zigzag stitch is required to stabilize the fabric. Hem a pair of knit pants with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:3:28

Sewing Machine Techniques : What Is Corset Boning?

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:44:09 +0000

Corset boning is designed to keep a corset rigid without bunching the fabric, and it can be made from a variety of materials, including whale bone, plastic or steel. Learn about boning for corsets with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:1:40

Sewing Machine Techniques : Tips for Hemming Blue Jeans

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:44:08 +0000

Hemming blue jeans is best done by using a seam ripper to take apart the bottom hem, refolding the hem to the correct length and doing a double fold over for a sturdy hem. Hem a pair of blue jeans after pressing the seam using an iron with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:4:18

Sewing Machine Techniques : Learning How to Read a Sewing Pattern

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:29:07 +0000

Learning how to read a sewing pattern involves recognizing the various symbols that are used, as a solid black line represents a cut line, a dotted line indicates a sewing line and a V-shaped notch illustrates where two pieces of a pattern match up. Read sewing patterns correctly for the best finished result with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.

Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:4:25