Learn to Sew - Sewing basics

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• How to make a cheap and accurate duct tape dressform.

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1. Duct tape now comes in different colors - Joann Superstores carry it
2. Polyfill is cheapest at Walmart probably

• References: Materials & online classes

http://www.sewfastseweasy.com/index.html

• Free basics:

www.youtube.com - search field: "how to make a dress/shirt/pant" etc

Part 1: How to Take Measurements for a Dress
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkhX12XG0VM&feature=related
2a: How to Trace a Dress Pattern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6HBvm-TKaM&feature=related
2b: How to Make a Dress Pattern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kweYQpy6v_I&feature=related
3: How to Cut a Dress Pattern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZaZLUEXXdQ&feature=related
4: Tips for Using Dress Patterns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F1ufcgmhmk&feature=related
5: Placing the Pattern on Fabric
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ockKU-QXspE&NR=1
6: How to Sew a Dress Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLShoX6vWR0&feature=related
7a: How to Stitch on a Dress Collar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfEUoMIQgeU&feature=related
7b: How to Iron On a Dress Pattern
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci1s7l1CQ6Y&feature=related
7c: How to Shape a Dress Collar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkNdVdFaCjg&feature=related
8: Tips for Decorating a Homemade Dress
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVE_D8t5p4&NR=1

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