Sure-Fit Academy South Africa/Chiffon Shirt Sew Along

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Chiffon Shirt Sew Along

Design and sew a beautiful chiffon top using your SFD Shirt Kit pattern that you have drafted and fitted according to your measurements.

In this class I discuss different chiffons and share tips and techniques on how to sew sheer fabrics followed by designing and sewing our top. 

Contents

Chapter 1 - Chiffon Tips And Techniques

Requirements Chiffon Blouse .pdf
Sewing With Sheer Fabrics.pdf
Welcome and Introduction
Preview
Cutting Chiffon
Guidelines
Stabilizing
Machine Settings
Stitch Length
Securing The Stitch
Machine Tension Settings
Interfacing
Overlocker Seam
Seam Finishes
Facings
Conclusion

Chapter 2 - Design Preperations

Twice Turned Hem
Saving Machine Settings
Rolled Hem - Overlocker
Rolled Hem - Sewing Machine
Final Planning
Bodice_Front_1_2_Scale.pdf
Double Fold Facing (Exercise)
Hidden Button Placket (Exercise)
Let's Start Preparing Fabric

Chapter 3 - Designing Your Pattern

Pattern Discussion
Shirt Length
Lets Get Organized
Truing Your Pattern
Designing The Neck
Designing The Front
Designing The Back
Final Steps
Conclusion

Chapter 4 - Laying Out & Cutting Your Pattern Pieces

Sleeve Design
Straighten The Fabric
Cutting Pattern Pieces
Stabilizing The Neck
Preparing Pattern Pieces
Conclusion

Chapter 5 - Sewing Our Top

Setup Before Sewing
Shoulder Seams
Pinning Side Seams
Sewing Side Seams
Overlocking Side Seams
Hand Basting
Troubleshooting
Conclusion

Chapter 6 - Finishing the Garment

Looking At Hems
The White Top
Topstitch Facing
Sleeve Tab
Elastic Finish
Test Buttonholes
Sewing Sleeves
Set In Sleeve
More Pressing
Neckband
The Buttonhole
Conclusion
SFD_Super_Index--May_2015_Update.pdf