Sewing Skills Courses
Build the skills you need to sew anything! My Sewing Skills courses are perfect for the beginner looking to learn the art of sewing or the veteran looking to enhance their skills. Regardless of where you are in your sewing journey, I am here to mentor you to become the best stitcher you can be!
Level 1: Foundational Skills
My Level 1: Foundation Skills class is perfect for the beginner looking to learn how to sew. I will teach you the basics of sewing and help you get comfortable and confident around a sewing machine. By completing practice projects, we will work together to master basic techniques and develop a love for sewing. Each stitcher will leave my course with a Sewing Skills Sample Book to help you showcase your skills to friends, family and future employers.
What we will learn:
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How to operate and maintain a sewing machine.
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Essential hand stitches, machine stitches, and their different uses.
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Basic types of tools and terminology.
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How to start a basic sewing kit.
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How to pattern and cut fabric.
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How to use a professional steam iron.
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Sew buttons
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Create a gathering technique
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Darts
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Curved seams
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Zippers
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Elastic drawstrings
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How to hem by hand and with a machine
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And how to have fun sewing!
Level 2: Intermediate Skills
Our intermediate skills course will help you perfect the next phase of sewing skills. This is perfect for stitchers who are looking to advance their craft! Each stitcher will leave the course with a Sewing Skills Sample Book to help you showcase your skills and refer back to when completing future sewing projects!
What we will learn:
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Stitches and Seam Types
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Edge seams
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Seam finishes
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Stitches and seams for sheers, knits, vinyl, fur, and joining unlike fabrics.
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Princess seams
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Fisheye darts
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Side seam pockets
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Tucks
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Pleats and box pleats
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Cording/Piping
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Cutting bias
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Top Stitching
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Gathering methods
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Shirring
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Ruffles; Circular and Double
Level 3: Advanced Skills
This course will help you create advanced sewing projects with a mentor by your side. Get ready to become the stitcher of your dreams! Each stitcher will leave the course with a Sewing Skills Sample Book to help you showcase your skills and refer back to when completing future sewing projects!
What we will learn:
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Neck finishes
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Facings
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Interfacings
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Closures
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Shaped facings
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Bias Facing
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Bindings
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Plackets
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Stretchy Knit Necklines
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Buttonholes and bound buttonholes
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Flat Collar
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Curved Collar
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Double Welt Pocket
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Welt pocket with flap
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Single Welt Pocket