{"id":21502,"date":"2019-05-16T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=21502"},"modified":"2019-05-15T07:42:52","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T11:42:52","slug":"40-techniques-every-sewer-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/40-techniques-every-sewer-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Techniques every sewer should know-do you ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21545 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know.jpg\" alt=\"Essential sewing skills for sewers of all levels. Review of the 40 techniques class.\" width=\"550\" height=\"531\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know-500x483.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know-150x145.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/531;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21545\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know.jpg\" alt=\"Essential sewing skills for sewers of all levels. Review of the 40 techniques class.\" width=\"550\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know-500x483.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know-150x145.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\">I was fortunate, learning to sew at school \u00a0&#8211; it was one of the few lessons I took to but that's a rather long time ago now. The course &#8220;40 Techniques every sewer should know&#8221; on Bluprint is great!! Divided into seven sections covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Pressing, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Stitching, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Curves and Corners, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Interfacing Tips, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Beautiful Bindings, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Getting Closure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Each section covers a variety of tips.\u00a0The division of the class into sections\u00a0means you can easily\u00a0refer back to subjects\u00a0to refresh your memory.\u00a0There is something for everyone in this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Pressing Matters<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; This class has changed my relationship to my iron. Gail has converted me!!! A\u00a0good press with the right tools improves the quality of the finished garment,\u00a0within three minutes of the class starting I had learnt the value of pressing rolls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21508 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham.png\" alt=\"Ironing with a ham\" width=\"846\" height=\"441\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham.png 846w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-500x261.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-150x78.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 846px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 846\/441;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21508\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham.png\" alt=\"Ironing with a ham\" width=\"846\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham.png 846w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-500x261.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ironing-with-a-ham-150x78.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Stitch\u00a0Perfect<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Don't you just hate wobbly top stitching?! Learn to use any foot with a guide (the guide is a little blade which rides along the edge of the fabric). \u00a0I have discovered that my machine came with a blind hem foot which I can utilize for topstitching.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21509 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet.png\" alt=\"presser feet\" width=\"793\" height=\"390\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet.png 793w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-500x246.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-150x74.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 793px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 793\/390;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21509\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet.png\" alt=\"presser feet\" width=\"793\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet.png 793w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-500x246.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/presser-feet-150x74.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Curves and corners<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Naturally the course has tips I am familiar with such as clipping to ease curved seams but I am delighted to learn how to\u00a0grade a\u00a0seam allowance. I will be investing in a quality pair of pinking shears.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Interfacing Tips<\/em>&#8211;<\/strong> This class introduces you to the idea of whole garment interfacing. If you do this it cuts down the creases in the finished document &#8211; as a result, I am amazed to learn that Gail pulls out of her suitcase a fully interfaced garment and just puts it on!! This technique must be worth trying:)<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Beautiful Bindings<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; As someone who loves to wear knit clothes (no ironing!) learning to sew knit fabrics is important to me. Learning how to produce good necklines in knit fabrics is extremely helpful, this is a lesson I will be watching again and again! The tips on making and sewing bias binding are not only useful for dressmaking but also for quilting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21521 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding.png\" alt=\"Knit bias binding\" width=\"810\" height=\"435\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding.png 810w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-500x269.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-150x81.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 810px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 810\/435;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21521\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding.png\" alt=\"Knit bias binding\" width=\"810\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding.png 810w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-500x269.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Knit-bias-binding-150x81.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>Sleeves made Simple<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/em>Again another really helpful class, I will no longer be intimidated by sleeves. Gail explains set in sleeves and flat press sleeves, \u00a0watching a video really helps see how to do this easily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21539 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve.png\" alt=\"Techniques every sewer should know\" width=\"795\" height=\"399\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve.png 795w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-500x251.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-150x75.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 795px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 795\/399;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve.png\" alt=\"Techniques every sewer should know\" width=\"795\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve.png 795w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-500x251.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flat-sleeve-150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>Getting closure<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; I love this class, Gail has transformed my relationship with installing zippers &#8211; although I had read about using Wondertape seeing it used has convinced me this is the way to go for zips!! The those of you more advanced than myself Gail covers a variety of buttonholes including bound buttonholes &#8211; don't they look fab?<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21537 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes.png\" alt=\"Techniques every sewer should know\" width=\"643\" height=\"390\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes.png 643w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes-500x303.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes-150x91.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 643px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 643\/390;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes.png\" alt=\"Techniques every sewer should know\" width=\"643\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes.png 643w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes-500x303.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bound-Button-holes-150x91.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\">If you have any queries as you watch use the Bluprint Platform, it's a friendly supportive space where your query will be answered quickly by fellow classmates or Gail:)<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\">The class is a great value &#8211; you are not paying for long introductions (a pet hate of mine!), the videos start straight in packed full of information. Gail demonstrates her tips clearly, she is a delight to watch. I love the fact that as with all Bluprint classes you can watch it as many times as you like. Go on treat yourself, you won't regret it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\">Add this class to your wishlist \u00a0&#8211; and fingers crossed for a good sale for Black Friday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-215465\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-21546 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"21546\" data-trackid=\"21546\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-image-40-techniques-ever-sewer-should-know.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Take the 40 Techniques class<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>Learn these essential techniques for better sewing. \u00a0Something for everyone in this class from beginners to more advanced. \u00a0You'll long for perfect results like Gail, and with practice, and these tips, you can do it!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/40class\" style=\"\" >Visit class on Bluprint<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was fortunate, learning to sew at school \u00a0&#8211; it was one of the few lessons I took to but that&#8217;s a rather long time ago now. The course &#8220;40 Techniques every sewer should know&#8221; on Bluprint is great!! Divided into seven sections covering: Pressing, Stitching, Curves and Corners, Interfacing \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/40-techniques-every-sewer-should-know\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":297,"featured_media":21545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[73,15,162,4,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21502"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/297"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21502"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56587,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21502\/revisions\/56587"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}