Back to School for Tailoring, with Duane MacLeod | Episode 81

Learn about the craft of scissor making and the artisans who excel at it from the owner of luxury scissor purveyor Ciselier.

Learn how two longtime pattern testers evaluate and test a pattern to determine whether it is worthwhile to use the pattern in your own sewing. You can use their observations and tips when testing patterns for yourself.

Duane MacLeod was drawn into the world of tailoring seemingly by accident. Now the owner of a one-man tailoring business couldn't be happier. He shares his enthusiasm for the craft and how he arrived at this point, in Episode 81 of Sewing With Threads.

The size-inclusive lingerie designer, patternmaker, and owner of Madalynne Intimates discusses the challenges and rewards of bra-making.

Saskia ter Welle, founder of the Dutch Couture Academy, shares her passion for couture embellishment techniques through her work and courses.

What does it mean to sew a couture garment? Learn from an expert the five elements of couture pieces and how to start sewing them yourself.

Because of our neurodiversity, each of us uses our mental skills, or executive functions, differently in our sewing practice. You can learn to harness those functions for even more enjoyment when sewing.

Selecting the right sewing machine needle can make a big difference in how your sewing project turns out. Rhonda Pierce, a spokesperson for Schmetz needles, explains how to determine the right needle, what are some needle options, and even when you should change a machine needle. The avid quilter and sewing enthusiast shares her knowledge about what she calls "the most important 2-inch piece of steel in the home sewing machine" in this episode of Sewing With Threads.   For more in-depth training with Threads magazine explore our eLearning courses at: https://courses.threadsmagazine.com/   Sign up for the Threads weekly eLetter - https://www.threadsmagazine.com/pages/newsletter-signup.php?utm_source=webad_728X90    Sign up for a Threads Insider membership - https://subscribe.threadsmagazine.com/loading.do?pk=W30120FS&ref=th-highlight&r=5D1551989&omedasite=THR_trial 

Style Falcon patterns are designed for those without an hourglass shape, and the instructions and pattern pieces are visually accessible.