Videos in the Series

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  Welcome to Industry Insider Techniques Volume 7

  A quick introduction from Louise Cutting.
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  Best Thread Practices

  Louise Cutting demonstrates two methods for threading a hand-sewing needle that will benefit left-handed and right-handed sewers. She also shows how to prevent the thread from twisting.
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  Match Stripes and Plaids Perfectly

  Learn how to match stripes and plaids over the shoulder, around the circumference of the body, and down the sleeves.
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  Match Stripes and Prints Before You Cut

  Louise shows an expert method for matching prints and stripes on a sewing machine without pins.
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  The Best Bound Buttonhole

  Bound buttonholes are a great addition to any garment. Louise walks through her method for creating this lovely detail.
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  Match Overlapping Edges

  Watch to learn a pro’s method for matching overlapping edges.
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  Add a Hidden Button Placket to a Pattern

  Create a professional-looking placket with this lesson from Louise Cutting.
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  Trim Facings for a Better Fit on Sleeveless Garments

  Louise shares a clever way for adding facings without adding bulk in sleeveless garments.
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  One Dot Pocket Placement and Application

  Adding pockets has never been easier. Louise’s “one-dot” method is easy-to-follow and produces incredibly precise results.
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  Finish a Lapped Zipper at the Neckline

  As with any detail, beautifully inserted zippers rely on precision sewing. Follow along as Louise demonstrates her method for adding a lapped zipper to the neckline.
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  Make Perfect Miters

  Mitered corners are a nice way to finish hems and they add a professional touch to your garments. In this step-by-step tutorial, Louise shows how to draft and sew a…
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  Finish the Invisible Zipper Top

  Louise takes the mystery out of adding an invisible zipper to garments. She also offers advice for inserting zippers in fabrics with prints.
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  Finish a Back Neckline Opening

  This unique back neckline opening is a great alternative to traditional keyhole openings.
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  Reinforce Underarm Seams

  A dropped shoulder will also drop the underarm, and with movement it can create stress points. Learn how to reinforce these garment sections to extend the life of the garment.
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  Industry Insider Techniques, Conclusion

  Louise Cutting offers her final remarks and advice.
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  Match Stripes and Plaids | Video

  Stripes and plaids can be matched precisely if you take a few things into consideration.
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  One-Dot Pocket Placement Method | Video

  Threads Contributing Editor Louise Cutting reveals an industry marking method for pocket placement in this tutorial video from "Industry Insider Techniques, Vol. 7."
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  Reinforce Underarm Seams | Video

  Garments with dropped shoulders may experience stress at some points. For this reason, you may benefit from reinforcing the underarm seams.
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  Lovely Bound Buttonholes | Video

  Bound buttonholes are a functional detail that will bring your garments to the next level.