Dressmaking Steps I Skip... and the Ones I Swear By!

Which dressmaking steps actually matter… and which ones can you skip? In this video Lucy shares the sewing techniques she always swears by for a more professional finish when dressmaking at home. ► Shop sewing patterns, fabrics and tools https://www.sewessential.co.uk/ ► Get weekly sewing tips and inspiration https://www.sewessential.co.uk/newsle... Tools mentioned in this video: ► Tailors ham https://www.sewessential.co.uk/prym-t... ► Sleeve roll https://www.sewessential.co.uk/prym-t... ► Point presser and clapper https://www.sewessential.co.uk/milwar... ► Chaco pens https://www.sewessential.co.uk/sewing... Helpful dressmaking tutorials: ► Why and how to make a toile    • Why and How to Make a Toile   ► How to sew darts    • How to Sew Darts   ► Interfacing for dressmaking - what to choose and how to use it    • Interfacing for Dressmaking - What to Choo...   ► How to sew an understitch    • How to Sew an Understitch   ► 10 tips - how to trim, grade and clip seams    • 10 Tips - How to Trim, Grade & Clip Seams   ► Dressmaking pressing tips and tools    • Dressmaking Pressing Tips and Tools   Are you really supposed to follow every step in a dressmaking pattern? In this week’s video, Lucy is sharing the sewing steps she skips… and the ones she absolutely swears by when dressmaking at home. If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need to make a toile, stay stitch a neckline or understitch a facing, this guide will help you understand which sewing techniques make the biggest difference to the fit and finish of your handmade clothes and help you to decide what is important to you in your sewing. We’ll talk through some of the most common dressmaking steps found in sewing patterns including: • Making a toile (test garment) • Pre-washing fabric • Pressing fabric and pattern pieces • Measuring for the straight of grain • Marking notches • Sewing darts • Stay stitching • Interfacing • Tacking • Understitching • Trimming and grading seams • Finishing seams • Pressing as you sew Understanding when to follow every step and when you might choose to skip one is a great way to build confidence in your dressmaking and improve the overall finish of your garments. If you're new to sewing or looking to take your dressmaking skills to the next level, these sewing tips will help you achieve more professional results with your handmade wardrobe.