The Sewing Manual: Skirts and Trousers

Table of Contents

Introduction: What we need to get started/ Hand stitches/ Basting stitch/ Slow points/ Subpoint/ Blind spot/ Point back/ Half back stitch/ Needles and threads/ The sewing machine/ Economic domestic sewing machines/ Main parts of the sewing machine/ Machine stitches/ Linear stitch and zigzag stitch/ Cut and sew/ Thread the size and sew correctly/ Cut and sew tension/ Adjusting the stitch length/ Differential feed adjustment/ Terms and tricks of the trade

Before you start: Study of the model/ Correct taking of measurements/ Right fit/ Technique/ The packaging/ Fabric treatment before cutting/ Positioning the pattern on the fabric/ Entering the seam allowances/ Cutting and slow points/ Basting and first try/ Assembling the garment/ Finishing and ironing/ Different features in the package/ Straps and clasps/ Design and packaging of the straight strap/ Fit design and packaging of the strap/ The classic hinge/ The invisible hinge/ Different types of finishing/ Machine hem/ Hand hem/ Cut and sew hem/ Lining a skirt/ Bias in sight/ Bias not in sight

Modeling and making of skirts: Skirts: history and models/ Skirt curled at the waist with straight strap/ Curled skirt with elastic waistband/ Classic skirt/ Mini skirt/ Sheath skirt/ Flared skirt/ Simple flared skirt/ Flared wide skirt/ Half wheel skirt/ Full skirt/ Balloon skirt/ Mermaid skirt/ Classic flounced skirt/ Skirt with applied flounces/ Large pleated skirt/ Small pleated skirt/ Wrap skirt/ Asymmetric skirt/ Skirt with train

Modeling and making of trousers: Pants: history and models/ Classic trousers/ Classic trousers with pockets/ One profile pocket/ Pocket with two profiles/ Tube pants, cigarette, paw and palazzo/ Suit pants/ Jeans with patch pockets/Modeling elastic skinny trousers/Lowering waist trousers.