Sewing Curves and Corners

Sewing Curves and Corners

Let's talk about - Sewing Curves and Corners! Both of these seamlines are a staple in most garment construction. You might find curved seamlines in a princess seam, a sweetheart neckline, or standard armscye. They add a beautiful element of design detail as well as shape and structure when they are used. The most common corner is likely a collar, but you can also find this seamline on waistbands, bindings, and center back openings. A well-sewn corner can make or break an outfit! Not only do you need to sew it precisely, generally there are two that meet side by side, so mirroring an exact replica is key!

This course features a sew along of the Liberty Jane Culotte Jumpsuit pattern for 18" dolls to demonstrate these techniques in action.

Sewing Curves and Corners
  • Culotte Jumpsuit Sew Along Part 1

    Video Timeline:
    • 0:00 - 0:40 Overview
    • 0:40 - 4:35 Pattern Pieces, Cut Layout, Fabric
    • 4:36 - 12:35 Front Bodice Princess Seams
    • 12:36 - 15:40 Back Princess Seams, Side Seams, Waistband
    • 15:40 - 19:35 Spaghetti Strap Technique
    • 19:35 - 28:30 Sweetheart neckline - sewing
    • 28:30 - End: Swee...

  • Culotte Sew Along Part 2

    Video Timeline:
    • 0:00 - 1:26 Overview
    • 1:27 - 4:45 Front Leg Pocket
    • 4:45 - 5:50 Side Seams
    • 5:50 - 7:05 Inseam and Leg Hem
    • 7:05 - 9:40 Crotch Seam
    • 9:40 - 11:50 Front Pleats
    • 11:50 - 15:50 Waistband Seam
    • 15:50 - 21:20 Back Opening
    • 21:20 - 24:00 Strap Fitting
    • 24:00 - End ... Finishi...

  • Curves and Corners - Collars

    Video Timeline:
    • 0:00 - 3:42 Overview
    • 3:43 - 10:32 Jacket Collar (Pointed Corners)
    • 10:32 - 16:15 Peter Pan Collar (Bib Top)
    • 16:15 - 19:02 Curved Collar, Pointed Corners (Abbey Road)
    • 19:02 - 24:28 Topstitching The Collar (Standard Presser Foot)
    • 24:28 - 26:48 Topstitching With The Edgest...

  • Quick Tip Curve to Straight

    This video demonstrates sewing a curved seamline to a straight seamline.

  • Neck Binding Tutorial

    This video demonstrates how to attach a neck binding.

  • Facings and Armscyes

    This video demonstrates sewing a curved facing and a standard armscye seam line.

    Video Timeline:
    • 0:00 - 1:10 Overview
    • 1:10 - 6:56 Facing Tutorial
    • 6:56 - 8:00 Mini Skirt Example
    • 8:00 - 14:05 Armscye Seamline
    • 14:05 - 14:46 Wrap Up
    You can find all the referenced PDF patterns and supplies...