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Sewing Skills Builder Course
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(22 ratings)
181 students

Sewing Skills Builder Course

Sewing Techniques & Projects: Dress Sewing, Pants Construction and Spandex Sewing
Created byLoraine van den Berg
Last updated 12/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Printing and Taping of Pdf patterns.
  • Learn how to take your measurements.
  • How to lengthen or shorten the pattern.
  • How to determine which size to cut when your measurements fall between different sizes on the pattern.
  • Understanding the Pattern Layout.
  • Pattern Notches and Markings.
  • Staystitch and Tacking/Basting stitching.
  • Sewing a Facing.
  • How to gather fabric.
  • The easy way to insert Inseam/Hidden Pockets.
  • How to make and attach side ties,
  • Fitting and Sewing Sleeves.
  • Sew the Double Folded Hem.
  • Sew the Single Folded Hem.
  • Sew a front waistband.
  • Sew elastic into a waistband casing.

Course content

3 sections • 29 lectures • 2h 54m total length

  • Print and Tape your Pattern9:17
  • Take your measurements0:45
  • What size to cut1:20
  • Lengthen or shorten the pattern1:59
  • Pattern Layout1:55
  • Cut the pieces out10:50
  • Notches and marking5:59
  • Prepare the ties0:56
  • Staystitch and Tacking stitching6:17
  • Sew the gathers13:21
  • The facings14:49
  • Attach The Ties5:28
  • The sleeves7:12
  • The Inseam Pocket15:40
  • Double-folded Hem2:12
  • Single-folded Hem6:14

Requirements

  • Basic sewing experience
  • Sewing Machine
  • Basic sewing tools
  • Fabric: 3.3 meters x 150 cm of a woven fabric that drapes well (e.g., Rayon, Viscose, Linen).
  • Fusing: 30 cm of lightweight fusing for the facing.
  • Matching thread

Description

Take your sewing to the next level with this practical, creativity-focused garment sewing course. The Sewing Skills Builder Course is designed for students who already understand the basics and are ready to grow their confidence, develop independent thinking, and sew more creatively.

In this course, you will work through three complete projects—each chosen to strengthen different sewing skills and techniques:

A Gathered Dress with Sleeves and Pockets

Full video guidance is provided to help you sew this beautiful project step by step.

Wide-Leg Pants

Learn important construction skills with video support for the challenging steps.

A Knit A-Line Top

Build your spandex sewing skills with stitch exercises, a sample neckline, and a final “test top” guided by the written instructions.

This course is not just about copying steps. You’ll learn how to use patterns, solve sewing problems, and think independently as you sew.

Whether you're building a handmade wardrobe or preparing for more advanced sewing, this course will expand your skills, strengthen your technique, and help you sew with creativity and confidence.

Let’s grow your sewing skills — one project at a time!

By the end of the course, you'll have created a beautiful gathered dress, wide Leg Pants and an A-Line Knit Top, in your chosen size and acquired all the skills mentioned above.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for learners who have the basic sewing knowledge and want to improve their sewing skills.

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