THESE GOOD TO KNOW BASICS WILL SERVE YOU WELL

· Reading fabric labels and fiber behavior

· How to choose interfacing types

· Understanding ease (design vs wearing ease)

· How to grade between sizes

· Order of construction strategies

· Batch sewing techniques

· When to upgrade tools vs when not to

· How to troubleshoot common stitch problems

· Fabric substitutions

· Pressing tools beyond an iron (tailor’s ham, sleeve roll, etc.)

· How to store fabric and patterns

· Basic garment fitting concepts