COUTURE BASICS

Hand stitches are an indispensable part of couture. It offers flexibility for finishing details. While it is not suitable for large scale sewing that require consistency, the application is limitless when it comes to the final touches.

You need to know the right tools for the right job. You can use chalk to make marking on cotton and Jean’s but waterbase pen is essential for delicate fabric. Tracing paper offers practicality and efficiency for working with pattern.

Pinning allows you to temporarily join fabric in various steps of couture starting from holding fabrics together for cutting to joining the fabric for sewing or specific placement.

Cutting is an irreversible process. Like the saying goes “measure twice, cut once.” It is a vital part of your couture project that will determine the overall quality of your project.

From relaxing the fabric before cut, to the final finishing touches of your project you need appropriate ironing technique every step of the way. The superior finishing can only be achieved when you ironing the seams in between sewing steps.

Typically, just a sewing machine and a serger would allow you tackle any type of couture. The machine settings is not to be overlooked when you use different fabric for your project.

Typically, just a sewing machine and a serger would allow you tackle any type of couture. The machine settings is not to be overlooked when you use different fabric for your project.