Sewing: Create The Denim Jacket You'Ve Always Wanted

Master the Art of Denim Tailoring and Design to Craft Your Dream Jacket

What you'll learn

Learn how to make a denim jacket through measurement-taking, patternmaking, and sewing

Learn the best techniques for sewing a denim jacket using only ONE sewing machine

Learn how to properly measure a person's body to create a perfectly fitting jacket

Master the art of hand-sewn buttonholes on a denim jacket

Requirements

No experience required

Basic tools for sewing are needed: single-stitch sewing machine, thread, fabric, scissors, etc.

Description

Welcome to "Sewing: Create the Denim Jacket You've Always Wanted," a comprehensive course where I will guide you through the process of crafting your dream denim jacket. Whether you're a sewing novice or have some experience under your belt, this course is designed to help you create a stylish and perfectly fitted denim jacket that reflects your personal style.I will provide you with valuable tips and tricks, ensuring you develop a keen eye for detail and achieve professional-quality results. You'll learn the importance of impeccable finishing touches, such as neat seams and carefully placed buttons and closures, that will elevate the overall look of your jacket. Together, we will focus on creating a denim jacket that fits you flawlessly and is a true expression of your individuality.As your personal instructor, I will be there to support you every step of the way, addressing any questions or concerns you may have. My goal is to empower you to master the art of sewing and create a denim jacket that you'll be proud to wear.By the end of this course, you will not only have a remarkable denim jacket that embodies your personal style, but you will also have gained valuable sewing skills that can be applied to future projects. Join me on this creative journey and unlock your potential to create the denim jacket you've always desired – a timeless fashion statement that reflects your unique flair and craftsmanship.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 I Appreciate You Being Here

Lecture 2 Anatomy of a Denim Jacket

Lecture 3 Understanding an Inch

Lecture 4 Measurement Taking Sheet

Lecture 5 Visual Measurement

Section 2: Measurement Taking

Lecture 6 Measuring the Neck

Lecture 7 Chest 1

Lecture 8 Upper Front Chest (UFC)

Lecture 9 Upper Back Chest (UBC)

Lecture 10 Chest 2

Lecture 11 Left and Right Shoulders

Lecture 12 Full Shoulder

Lecture 13 Waist 1

Lecture 14 Waist 2

Lecture 15 Hips

Lecture 16 Arms (Biceps)

Lecture 17 Wrist

Lecture 18 Fist

Lecture 19 Back Waist Length (BWL)

Lecture 20 Full Length

Lecture 21 Armhole

Lecture 22 Sleeve (Short)

Lecture 23 Sleeve (Long)

Lecture 24 Sleeve (Arm Bend for Long Sleeves)

Section 3: Flat Patternmaking

Lecture 25 Height or Length of the Jacket

Lecture 26 Measuring the Height or Length of the Jacket

Lecture 27 Marking the Waist (also the Back Waist Length (BWL))

Lecture 28 Marking the Chest

Lecture 29 Measuring the Chest

Lecture 30 Measuring the Waist

Lecture 31 Measuring the Hip or Hem

Lecture 32 Connect the Dots (Front and Back)

Lecture 33 Upper Front Chest (UFC)

Lecture 34 Upper Back Chest (UBC)

Lecture 35 Half of Back Neck

Lecture 36 Half of Front Neck

Lecture 37 Drawing the Half Back Neck Curve

Lecture 38 Drawing the Half Front Neck Curve

Lecture 39 Shoulder Tip Line

Lecture 40 Making the Half Shoulder

Lecture 41 UBC Level

Lecture 42 Armhole

Lecture 43 Center of the Sleeve

Lecture 44 Sleeve Length

Lecture 45 Armhole Depth and Armpit Level or Line

Lecture 46 Elbow Line or Level

Lecture 47 Bicep Line or Level

Lecture 48 Wrist

Lecture 49 Forming the Sleeve

Lecture 50 Back Yoke and Style Line

Lecture 51 Forming the Sleeve Cap

Lecture 52 Wristband

Lecture 53 Back Style Line

Lecture 54 Preparation for the Front Pocket

Lecture 55 Making and Positioning the Pocket

Lecture 56 Front Pattern Style Line

Lecture 57 Hip Band

Lecture 58 Collar

Lecture 59 Cut the Patterns

Lecture 60 Overlap

Lecture 61 Continue Cutting

Lecture 62 Tracing the Patch Pocket

Lecture 63 Continue Cutting and the 1-Inch Shoulder

Lecture 64 1-Inch Shoulder

Lecture 65 Continue Cutting All the Pattern Pieces

Section 4: Tracing Patterns on a Fabric

Lecture 66 Fabric Placement and Waist or Hip Band

Lecture 67 Center Back

Lecture 68 Back Side Panel

Lecture 69 Front Side Panel

Lecture 70 Center Panel

Lecture 71 Front Side Panel

Lecture 72 Collar

Lecture 73 Back Yoke

Lecture 74 Wrist Band

Lecture 75 Overlap

Lecture 76 Sleeve with Placket

Lecture 77 Patch Pocket

Lecture 78 Front Yoke

Lecture 79 Cut the Fabric Pieces

Section 5: Sewing

Lecture 80 Note

Lecture 81 Preparing the Front Panels

Lecture 82 Sewing the Front Side Panel and Center Panel

Lecture 83 Get the Last Side Panel

Lecture 84 Sewing the Last Side Panel to the Center Panel

Lecture 85 Making a Bias Tape

Lecture 86 Sewing Bias on the Side Seam

Lecture 87 Double Row Top Stitch on the Panels

Lecture 88 Double Row Stitch on Rough Edge Seam

Lecture 89 Other Way to Stitch a Bias

Lecture 90 Sewing the Pocket Seam or Style Line

Lecture 91 Folding the Pocket Seams

Lecture 92 Positioning the Pocket

Lecture 93 Top Stitching the Top of the Pocket

Lecture 94 Pinning the Patch Pocket to the Body

Lecture 95 Sewing the Patch Pocket to the Body

Lecture 96 Measuring the Flap

Lecture 97 Sewing the Flap

Lecture 98 Position the Flap and the Front Yoke

Lecture 99 Sewing the Flap Between the Lower Body and Front Yoke

Lecture 100 Sewing-Showing the Front Piece of the Jacket

Lecture 101 Positioning the Welt Pocket and Creating its Facing

Lecture 102 Sewing the Welt Pocket and its Facing

Lecture 103 Sewing Bias to the Welt Pocket Facing

Lecture 104 Preparing the First Part of the Pocket Bag

Lecture 105 Sewing the First Part of the Pocket Bag to the Welt or Facing

Lecture 106 Measuring the Second Part of the Pocket Bag

Lecture 107 Sewing the Denim to the Canvas of the Second Part of the Pocket Bag

Lecture 108 Preparing to Sew the First and Second Parts of the Pocket Bag

Lecture 109 Sewing the First and Second Part of the Pocket Bag (First Step of the

Lecture 110 Folding the First and Second Part of the Pocket Bag (Second Step of t

Lecture 111 Sewing the Top Part of the First and Second Part of the Pocket Bag (T

Lecture 112 Showing the Top Part of the First and Second Part of the Pocket Bag

Lecture 113 Making the Bias

Lecture 114 Positioning the Bias

Lecture 115 Sewing the Bias and Topstitching the Welt Pocket Seams

Lecture 116 Closing the Pocket Bag

Lecture 117 Trimming the Extra Fabric of the Pocket Bag

Lecture 118 Preparing the Back Side Panel for Sewing

Lecture 119 Sewing the Back Side Panel with Bias

Lecture 120 Showing the Finished Style Line of the Back

Lecture 121 Positioning the Back Side Panels in Preparation for the Center Back S

Lecture 122 Sewing the Center Back Seams with Bias

Lecture 123 Positioning the Back Body to the Back Yoke

Lecture 124 Sewing the Back Body and Back Yoke with Bias

Lecture 125 Tracing and Cutting the Arm Hole

Lecture 126 Sewing a Neck Tab

Lecture 127 Placement of the Bias on the Shoulder

Lecture 128 Sewing the Bias on the Wrong Side of the Front Shoulder

Lecture 129 Topstitching the Shoulder

Lecture 130 Cutting the Extra Fabric

Lecture 131 Making the Sport Collar

Lecture 132 Ironing the Collar

Lecture 133 Pinning the Collar to the Neck Line

Lecture 134 Sewing the Collar to the Neck Line

Lecture 135 Turning the Collar to Cover the Neck Line

Lecture 136 Closing the Collar and then Pinning It

Lecture 137 Sewing the Collar to Close It

Lecture 138 Ironing the Overlap

Lecture 139 Sewing the Overlap Between the Front of the Jacket and Neck Tab

Lecture 140 Positioning the Overlap to be Sewn Again for the Second Step

Lecture 141 Topstitching the Overlap

Lecture 142 Showing the Finished Overlap on One Side of the Jacket

Lecture 143 Showing and Preparing the Sleeve

Lecture 144 Marking the Placket Lines

Lecture 145 Ironing the Plackets

Lecture 146 Sewing the Top and Under Sleeves with Placket and Half Bias

Lecture 147 Sewing Top and Under Sleeves with Placket and a Full Bias

Lecture 148 Adding Rivet and Burr

Lecture 149 Positioning the Sleeve to the Arm Hole

Lecture 150 Sewing the Sleeve to the Arm Hole

Lecture 151 Preparing the Bias for the Arm Hole

Lecture 152 Sewing Bias to Arm Hole (First Part)

Lecture 153 Topstitching the Arm Hole

Lecture 154 Sewing Bias to Arm Hole (Second Part)

Lecture 155 Showing the Arm Hole for Topstitching

Lecture 156 Clip or Pin the Sideseam and Sleevee

Lecture 157 Sewing the Bias on the Side Seam from End to End

Lecture 158 Showing the Finished Bias on the Seam from End to End

Lecture 159 Sewing the Wristband

Lecture 160 Basting the Wristband

Lecture 161 Sewing the Wristband w Basting Stitch

Lecture 162 Hip Band Preparation

Lecture 163 Sewing the Hip Band

Lecture 164 Folding the Hip Band

Lecture 165 Sewing the Hip Band

Lecture 166 Marking the Position of the Snap Buttons on the Chest Pocket

Lecture 167 Making the Hip Adjuster

Lecture 168 Sewing the Hip Adjuster to the Hip Band

Lecture 169 Positioning of the Overlap Buttons

Lecture 170 Making a Buttonhole by Hand (First Part)

Lecture 171 Making a Buttonhole by Hand (Second Part)

Lecture 172 Making a Buttonhole by Hand (Third Part)

Lecture 173 Adding Snap Buttons to the Chest Pocket

Lecture 174 Adding Snap Buttons on the Hip Adjuster

This sewing course is specifically tailored for individuals passionate about denim jacket construction. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist, this course will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating your own custom denim jacket. From understanding the measurements and patternmaking to selecting the perfect fabric and applying the right sewing techniques, this course covers it all. You'll learn how to handle denim fabric, sew durable seams, attach buttons and rivets, and add stylish details like topstitching. With expert guidance and hands-on practice, you'll gain the skills and confidence to create a denim jacket that fits perfectly and showcases your personal style. Unleash your creativity and join this course to master the art of denim jacket sewing!