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Wonderful World of Nylon - Season 1

Series: Wonderful World of Nylon
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Episodes
6
Rating
TVY
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Craftsy

About

Add nylon to your sewing repertoire and expand your skills by leaps and bounds! Many sewists avoid nylon, thinking it is too difficult to attempt. In this class, you'll learn to tackle the fraying edges and slippery surface of nylon fabrics with grace and aplomb.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 6

1. Session 1: ​Introduction: How Nylon is Made and Its History

7m

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Jump right into the action with a brief introduction from Jessica Giardino. From there, an overview of the class will be provided to give you a look into what you will learn in The Wonderful World of Nylon. The instructor will also provide a description of how nylon is made, along with a short history of nylon.

2. Session 2: Nylon Fabric Gallery

12m

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Take a gander at the many forms of nylon available on the market. Fabrics such as tricot nylon knits, water resistant swimwear and 100% nylon organza will be displayed. Upon reviewing each fabric, Jessica Giardino will share an ideal usage for the specific fabric. You will also receive an in-depth look at ripstop and other outerwear nylon fabrics.

3. Session 3: Caring For Nylon

8m

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Discover how easy caring for nylon can be! We will discuss optimal washing techniques as well as drying suggestions. Pressing nylon can be tricky; learn how to press your nylon without fear and other fantastic methods for removing annoying creases.

4. Session 4: Tools & Sewing Tips

12m

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Check out a variety of tools necessary for sewing nylon. Discover how easy cutting and sealing the edges of the fabric can be with the assistance of a hot knife. Also, learn all the safety precautions required for using a hot knife. And finally, you will learn tips for sewing nylon without stress.

5. Session 5: Nylon Seam Finishes

15m

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Making strong nylon seams simply requires knowledge of preferred seam finishes. Watch and sew along with the instructor as you sew three different seam finishes. Each one will work well with ripstop and many other forms of nylon. Once you know how to complete each of these finishes, your seams are sure to last for years to come.

6. Session 6: Travel Purse

35m

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Jessica Giardino will give you step by step instructions for creating the adventure-ready travel purse. Be sure to print out the provided cutting guide and prep your fabric pieces beforehand. Stitch along with her to install three zippered pockets and a cross-body strap. It's a perfect project to test out your skills, and could also be a great gift!

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Jessica Giardinoactor