On the last day of this Expo, I attended my last class "Industrial Shortcuts" with Mickey Hudson-Sandoval. I learned a lot about sewing efficiently and learning to control my sewing machine. Sewing with no basting, no trimming, and no pinning. Let the SM dog feed do all the work. It was a fascinating class.
Mickey did a demo using her SM and showed us how to sew and hold the fabric. She sewed curved edges (e.g. princess seams), curved pockets, applying zippers (centered & lapped), installing a waistband, and sewing a flat felled seam. No pins were used! I'm definitely going to try out these techniques before the weekend ends. Next year, I'll be sure to sign up for Mickey's classes.
I did find some light charcoal/purple colored silk dupioni to underline a black lace shell I plan on making in the future. As the fabric was being cut, some of the ladies were mesmerized at my choice of color. It's really beautiful!
Now, I need to finish some knitting today so I can spend a few hours tomorrow getting reacquainted with my sewing machine.
Attending this Sewing Expo and taking the classes was definitely what I needed to get back into sewing mode again.
Happy Sewing!
2 comments:
It sounds like you had a terrific time! Good for you1 I am anxious to see your pants. Thanks for the heads up on that pattern company.
Really interesting! Sure wish the economy was better so I could go.
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