Tailoring

Sewing skills

How do you sew a well-finished garment?

The chapters

  1. Take measurements without mistakesSoon
  2. Draft a basic patternSoon
  3. Cut fabric on the right grainSoon
  4. Set up your machine: thread, tension, stitchSoon
  5. Basic seams and their finishesSoon
  6. Insert an invisible zipSoon
  7. Attach a collar and sleevesSoon
  8. Alterations: shorten, take in, let outSoon

How it works

Each chapter: a short video, three things to remember and a picture sheet. The skills come from recognised professional manuals and standards, always cited.

At the end of the path, a free AXE certificate to show your customers.

The learning paths for this trade

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