Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
Material science
A course by Frederike Matthäus , Content Creator
Joined March 2022
About the video: Material science
Overview
“In this lesson we'll look at materials and I'll show you what types of fabric there are and what projects you can use them for.”
In this video lesson Frederike Matthäus addresses the topic: Material science, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners. Learn how to use a sewing machine, adapt patterns, master basic stitches and plan your sewing project from start to finish..
Partial transcription of the video
“Now Let’s get to the most important topic, namely the choice of material. First I would like to tell you a little about different types of fabric and then, what fabrics you can choose for your final project. We generally distinguish between two types of fabric: knitted fabric and woven fabric. When you think of knitted fabrics, you may have heard of things like jersey or sweat. These are two types of knitwear. This is knitted. Different loops of the thread are knitted into each other. That's why they are called knitted fabrics. They have the property that they are usually quite elastic. Of ...”
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Course summary for: Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
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Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing

Frederike Matthäus
A course by Frederike Matthäus
Meet Fredi Matthäus, a talented seamstress and content creator with a deep love for handcrafting jackets and bags. Alongside her collaboration with Topp Publishing and co-authoring sewing books, Fredi enjoys creating wearable art that reflects her sustainable and ethical values. In this course, she shares her passion for sewing, empowering you to embrace conscious fashion choices and express your unique style through personalized handmade clothing.
With Fredi as your guide, you'll embark on a creative adventure, mastering machine sewing techniques and designing your own custom garments. Get ready to discover the joy of sewing and create a sustainable and stylish wardrobe with Fredi Matthäus.
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