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If you have no sewing experience or need a refresher, then Level 1 of the You Can Make It series is the one for you! A comprehensive guide for beginning sewers. Level 1 starts at the very beginning with buying your first sewing supplies and ends with the finishing touches on your garment. Your first project is a simple skirt. You will learn how to select fabric, read a pattern envelope, layout your fabric & pattern, how to cut, and how to mark your pattern. You will also learn how to interpret the pattern directions and sew each piece together. You won't believe how easy it is. You not only learn how to sew a skirt, but you also acquire new skills. You can apply those new skills to other simple sewing projects. Plus, you can build on your knowledge in future projects. You won't believe how easy it is to learn to sew with Level 1.
(about 100 minutes)
If you have beginning sewing experience - you are ready for the next step. Continue down the road to sewing success with the second video of the You Can Make It series. Build on the skills you learned in Level 1, plus learn a variety of new techniques. In Level 2 the skills you need to make a skirt with a zipper, back slit, darts and pleats are all shown in detail. Plus learn the basic "pivot and slide" fitting techniques. Have you always wanted to know the easy way to handle prints with one way designs? Level 2 will make it easy, in addition to enlightening you about the special features of print fabrics. Level 2 also includes a few "sewing bag skills." Learn how to make a sewing bag covered with samples of basic sewing techniques. The samples serve as a reference when you have questions. These skills include how to sew on a patch, make straps, apply Velcro-strips, sew on buttons, and hooks and applying snaps. Continue down the road to sewing success with Level 2
(about 170 minutes)
ake your sewing to the intermediate Level with Level 3 of the You Can Make It series. Packed with over 15 sewing techniques to help the intermediate sewer advance to the next Level. You'll find instructions for taking accurate measurements, making pattern adjustments, working with sheer fabrics, and much more. Whether you're sewing a basic garment or adding a little creative interest Level 3 video has something for you. Learning an array of basic techniques such as how to sew shoulder seams, apply a collar to a neckline, and construct neck and front facings. You are also instructed how to fit a sleeve cap, hem plain or ruffled sleeves, how to apply front closures, sew patch pockets, and hem your finished garment. Do you want to learn how to add a few decorative touches to your garment? Level 3 will teach you how to make simple round collars with inserted lace, applying lace edging to a collar, and gathering ruffles. Or, add extra special detailing with French seams and hand rolled hems. Whether you are sewing a basic garment or adding a little creative interest, Level 3 has something for you.
(about 150 minutes)
Take a trip to the fabric store and choose a stylish jumper pattern and some striped or plaid fabric. Have some fun with Level 4 of the You Can Make It series. Then sew along as you learn the complete construction process, in addition to continuing to build on your sewing skills and fitting skills. Learn how to easily lay out the pattern so that your plaids and stripes match at the seamlines. Learn how to identify different types of stripes and plaids, and the special features associated with them. Then find out how to use the tape or pin method to construct your garment. Packed with special considerations when working with darts, pleats, and gathers with the stripes in your fabric. Learn about stitching elastic, matching plaid patch pockets to the pattern in your garment, and making your own bias tape and piping. Have some fun with Level 4.
(about 100 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on July 07, 2006 in Arts & Crafts::Sewing.
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Very informative, a good choice for a complete beginner. The teacher is a little dull, but the techniques are solid and easy to follow.
Not the most exciting production in the world, but good for beginners. She gets in a lot of important details for beginners that a lot of sewing videos would easily dismiss.
Very helpful. I wanted info on cutting and sewing sheer fabric. I really hate the load music before each new session, I tried to block it out it doesn't work. She showed how to apply snaps to a projects I hadn't thought about that, I will try it. What I don't like is you have to rent all of the dvds to learn something that's not on the one you're using at the time. This is the second dvd where you have to check the previous dvd for something. I've ordered method 7 it will be here soon. I will rent the rest of her dvds because she is a good teacher. Jayne S.
I have the entire You Can Make it Series 1-7. I love the entire collection. I originally purchased the collection as a way to teach my daughter to sew, but even me, an advanced sewer, found many helpful alternatives and new insights. I found Pam Tripaldi to be excellent in her delivery. She speaks clearly and distinctly. Her attention to detail is outstanding. The series dates, at least initially to 1995 regarding taping, and the production appears appropriate for that time period. This very slight dating that the production gives off is so minor when compared to the high quality of information being given. I highly recommend this series as an excellent full and comprehensive beginner and actually a little more advanced than most beginning series that I have been familiar with. You leave each dvd confident that you can produce that garment and many others. She really does empower you with a skill.
Vanessa
I rented the level one video and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was for me to learn to sew. I made my skirt, it wasn't perfect, but learned enough skills from this video that my next attempt will produce better results and I feel I am ready for level 2, and I just rented it. I feel this video series is great for anyone that needs the step by step basics. The instruction is very detailed and thorough. I definitely recommend it. I plan to rent the entire series.
