Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
Finishing 1
A course by Frederike Matthäus , Content Creator
Joined March 2022
About the video: Finishing 1
Overview
“The jacket is ready quickly. Next we turn our attention to the final details. First we sew the tunnel in the back and the elastic band for the sleeves.”
In this video lesson Frederike Matthäus addresses the topic: Finishing 1, 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
“Your jacket is almost finished now. We are now just taking care of the very last details, such as the sleeve hems. I want to gather my sleeve hem. For this I have a Elastic band which is 2.5 cm wide. For this I have to do some work on my sleeve hems sew a tunnel into which I can then pull the ribbon. For my 2.5 cm wide elastic band I will sew a tunnel, which is 3 cm wide. Because there is no 3 cm mark on my sewing machine, I'm going to mark it now with some masking tape. For this I can simply clamp my hand ruler under the foot, then stick my masking tape along this mark. On This way I don’t...”
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Course summary for: Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
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Category
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Areas
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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