Sewing With Cinnamon

Sewing Swimsuits - Topic Overview

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about sewing swimsuits! Does the idea make you cringe? Hopefully not, but if so, this course is designed to take the fear out of sewing with this oh-so-stretchy fabric! Over this four-part topic, we will take a look at different types of swim fabrics, the stitch types that work best, the recommended needles and machine settings, stress-saving tips like the use of fold-over elastic, sewing swimsuits with woven fabrics, and of course teeny tiny accessories to complete the look! 

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Sewing Trims - Embellishment Ideas and Tutorials

Hi Everyone! In Part 4 we wrap things up with a look at using trims to create 3D embellishments. This is a technique that mesmerizes me, I haven't done it that often and am still perfecting my skills in this area too! Melinda, the designer of the Melody Valerie Couture brand, provides us with a look at a technique called passementerie and I have selected a few other tutorial videos that show how to use silk ribbon to create accents like flowers! 

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Sewing With Tiny Trims - Inserted Trims

Hi Everyone! In Part 3 we are going to take a look at sewing inserted trims to design interest to your pieces. Inserted trims can be sewn into seam lines, such as princess seams or between two cut pieces of fabric. Follow along with me as I demonstrate a few different ways to insert trims!

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Sewing With Trims - Applied Trims

Hi Everyone! In Part 2 we are going to take a look at sewing applied trims to add a decorative element to your garment. These can be used to cover seam lines or to simply add an interesting design element. Follow along with me as I demonstrate a few different ways to use trims!

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Sewing With Tiny Trims - Topic Overview

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about tiny trims! 

Throughout this 4 part topic, we will cover a variety of ways to use trims effectively in your design work!

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Seam Finishes - Sewing A French Seam & More

Hi Everyone! In part 4 we wrap up the topic of seam finishes with a look at two more finishing techniques: French Seams and Felled Seams. You can use these types of finishes in any pattern design, just remember to cut the extra seam allowance if needed to easily work in one of these techniques.

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Seam Finishes - Mindil Beach Dress Sew Along Part 2

Hi Everyone! This week we will continue to work our way through the sew-along for the Mindil Beach Dress. We all work at a different pace and have different time allotments dedicated to sewing. This is a time to slow down a bit and work together to finish up this fun project!

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