Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
Side seams and facing
A course by Frederike Matthäus , Content Creator
Joined March 2022
About the video: Side seams and facing
Overview
“Next, the shoulder and side seams are closed and the facing is sewn.”
In this video lesson Frederike Matthäus addresses the topic: Side seams and facing, 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
“In this lesson. i'll guide you through sewing the shoulder seams and side seams. as well as preparing the facing. Here's my back piece now. You can still see my basting stitch for later. Here you can still see my basting stitch for later. I place my two front pieces right sides together. The back piece. It's crucial that the correct sides. the nice ones. are facing each other. ensuring a proper alignment. The front center. which I've reinforced with interfacing here. is basically here. towards the center back piece. The side seams align. First. i pin the shoulders right sides together. alig...”
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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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