This one day course covers essential machine sewing and hemming techniques for the wardrobe worker. Students will learn 7 essential sewing skills and 5 seam finishing techniques for garment construction, alteration and repair. Upon completing this course, members will have the knowledge of basic machine sewing skills necessary to maintenance, alteration and repair of wardrobe.
Directional stay stitching
Clean finish
Grading
Clipping and notching
Understitching
Gathering- double row method
Gathering- zig-zag method
Stitch and pink
Faux flat felled seam
French seam
Edge-stitched seam
Hong Kong finish
DATE: January 18, 2020
LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Chock, Costumer, Draper, and Pattern-Maker
This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 487 for more information.