Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“In this lesson, you’ll learn to make a buttonhole on the waistband tab and hem the trouser legs. We’ll start by marking and stitching the buttonhole, trimming threads, and creating a small cut to open it. Then, I’ll guide you through folding and sewing a neat, three-centimeter hem. Finally, we’ll prep for the following steps: drafting patterns for belt loops and a back welt pocket.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Legs and Waistband - Part 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing and Design Specialization. Master sewing techniques: from using a sewing machine to creating garments like dresses, trousers, peplum tops, and backpacks.

Partial transcription of the video

“I'm now going to show you how to make a buttonhole on the tab on the waistband. It needs to be placed halfway in the middle at the center. So let's just make sure that we've got it in the right position. So that's at two centimeters which will start here. Now check with your button to make sure you're happy with the placement. We want slightly over 0.5 centimeters so 0.7. As a starting point. So the buttonhole will start just on the edge. Like so. And go across in that direction. Every machine is different when it comes to making buttonholes, but my system uses this plate where the button i...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (51)
• 10258 students
• 11 units
• 83 lessons (15h 27m)
• 36 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Design, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Botanical Illustration, DIY, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling