How the main mechanisms of sewing machines correlate to form a stitching line.
Differences between horizontal and “drop off” bobbin case mechanisms, and mechanical and computerized sewing machines.
How to choose the correct sewing machine.
Difference between “shuttle” and “chain” types of stitching.
How to recognise places where issues can occur and ways to fix it.
5 characteristics to evaluate stitching/ seam quality and ways to set it correctly.
What causes possible issues while winding the bobbin and threading the lower and upper threads and how to fix or avoid these problems.
How to choose the correct threads, needles and presser feet
for different projects.
You will learn professional techniques, rules, and correct hand positions to master straight stitching.
Correct beginning, ending and turning a seam.
How to set your sewing space for the most efficient sewing performance.
How to sew straight seams on knit fabrics.
How to substitute overlock (serger) seam with zigzag.
How to stitch decorative stitches along the edges.
how to finish edges of knit fabric with elastic. (widely used
for making underwear, swimwear, athletic wear, and in different knit garments).
Please Note:
This course does not contain sewing sequences for particular types of garments, we will practice just some of them on certain examples that are necessary for learning in this program.
The course’s goal is to give you all necessary techniques and tools for professional quality stitching on woven and knit fabrics, master the use and maintenance of your sewing machine
for uninterrupted stitching, and, as a result, to build a solid foundation for all future projects.
Maintenance of a sewing machine
How to prevent and fix bad thread tension and other malfunctions due to improper maintenance of a sewing machine.
Weekly sewing machine maintenance
Monthly and yearly cleaning and oiling of a sewing machine.
Bonus Module
The simple way to install a zipper with the first try.

