Ashley Hough
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Sewing Essentials volume 5
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English
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Whether you like scissors or you're more comfortable using a rotary cutting system, learn the correct way to cut out pattern pieces. Ashley will show you the correct way to hold and use your scissors to achieve a clean cut. You will also learn how a rotary cutter can save time when cutting straight lines and make cutting curved sections a breeze.
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Sewing Essentials volume 2
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English
Description
Knowing how to use your sewing machine is one of the most important parts of sewing. Ashley will walk you through all of the important parts of a machine found on most models. She will also explain threading the machine, winding the bobbin and give you tips to make your first sewing practice go smoothly.
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Lining fabrics can have fun prints and colors, and cuffs are a great way to expose the lining fabric. Learn these tricks and more on how to add different lengths to the outer and lining fabrics to create the cuff, how to stitch the lining into the sleeves and how to attach the sleeves to your jacket.
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In this session you will learn what trapunto is and see several different examples of how it can be done, including tradition, machine, hand and shadow trapunto. You will also learn what tools you will need to create each of the different trapunto techniques.
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Sewing with Texture volume 4
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English
Description
In this session you will learn how to shirr fabric using elastic thread. Ashley will show you how to mark your fabric and prepare it for stitching. She will then go over the adjustments that need to be made on your sewing machine before using elastic thread.
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Sewing Essentials volume 4
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English
Description
Some fabrics can be easier to work with than others - learn which is which! Ashley will break down dozens of fabrics into either easy to work with or not and explain why. You will learn what fabrics are best to learn with and how to select the right interfacing for your fabric as well.
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Before you can make a jacket, you need to know what size to make it. Learn how and where to take the proper body measurements and what kind of measuring tape is right for the job. Don't fit into the same size category on a commercial pattern? Don't worry! Ashley has just the techniques for you, too.
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1-Yard Projects Sewing for Your Home volume 7
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English
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In this session you will learn how to make fun plate holders that are perfect for the backyard or the camper. See how to construct the holder from start to finish as well as learn how to adjust the size according to plate size if necessary.
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1-Yard Projects Sewing for Your Home volume 3
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English
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In this session you will learn how to transform plain colored kitchen towels into cute little dresses. Ashley will show you how to construct the towel topper as well as give you several ideas on how it can be modified. She will also show you how to attach your towel to it so it can be easily removed and washed when needed.
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Sewing with Texture volume 3
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English
Description
Ruffles can be made in several ways and in this session Ashley will demonstrate three different ways. She will show you how to stitch the ruffles as well as different ways to attach a ruffle to a project. She will then show you a project that uses all three kinds of ruffles cohesively.
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1-Yard Projects Sewing for Your Home volume 4
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English
Description
In this session you will learn how to make quick and easy reusable bowl covers. These are great for taking food to your next potluck or backyard BBQ. Ashley will show you how to measure and make a cover to fit any size bowl.
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Working with Felt volume 1
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English
Description
In this session you will get a brief overview of the different types of felt, including wool, wool blend and acrylic. You will also see what some of the best tools to use when working with felt are -- including marking pens and pencils, pins and clips and hand sewing needles and thread.
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1-Yard Projects Sewing for Your Home volume 1
Language
English
Description
In this session Ashley will give a brief overview of all of the different projects being made in the class. She will also go over all of the materials you will need as well as any special tools that can make sewing these projects easier.
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1-Yard Projects Sewing for Your Home volume 5
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English
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In this session you will learn how to make a fun couch caddy to hold remotes, book or reading glasses. Ashley will explain how to adjust the pattern to fit your sofa or chair as well as show how to construct the caddy from start to finish.
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Sewing with Texture volume 6
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English
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In this session you will learn how to create several different Canadian smocking designs. Ashley will show you how to read a smocking grid pattern, how to prepare your fabric and how to create the stitching pattern.
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1-Yard Projects Sewing for Your Home volume 2
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English
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In this session Ashley will show you how to make several versions of a two handed hot pad. You will learn what materials need to be used in order to make the hot pad as well as learn how to measure for and draw your own pattern. You will also learn an easy technique for finishing the edges with bias tape.
19) Customize a Commercial Jacket Pattern - Season 1: Session 4: How to Sew the Modified Pattern Pieces
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Once you've made some changes to the pattern piece, the directions for assembly that came with the pattern may not apply. Learn how to easily sew all the pieces you've made changes to and how to still use some of the existing pattern marking to line everything up.