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Sewing 101

Building A Strong Sewing Foundation
Bestseller
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (1,087 ratings)
8,343 students
Created by Margaret Smith
Last updated 10/2019
English
English [Auto]
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • Learn sewing machine basics
  • Thread Your Sewing Machine
  • Make A Bobbin
  • Cut out fabric
  • Pin Fabric to get it ready to sew
  • Sew in a straight line
  • Learn a multitude of stitches and seam finishes
  • Correctly sew the 4 basic seams
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Requirements

  • Sewing Machine
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Scissors, Tape Measure, Straight Pins, Fabric Scissors, All-Purpose craft scissors, Thread, Fabric marker or chalk, Seam Ripper

Description

This course follows the same format that I have used to teach hundreds of people how to sew in my studio, fabric stores and schools for over 15 years.

We’re starting right from the beginning, so don’t worry if you’ve never sewn before. And if you’ve been sewing for a while, but without much guidance or without a strong technical focus, I'm sure you’ll notice your skills and your finished projects improve significantly.

We’ll start by taking a quick look at the sewing machine and some of the tools used in sewing. You’ll learn various stitches and seam finishes and, of course, we’ll have lots of time to sew! By the end of the course, you will feel confident enough to begin tackling some of those projects you've been dreaming about!

What am I going to get from this course?

  • Over 40 lectures and 1.5 hours of video content
  • Learn sewing machine basics
  • Thread Your Sewing Machine
  • Wind A Bobbin
  • Cut out fabric
  • Pin Fabric to get it ready to sew
  • Sew in a straight line
  • Learn a multitude of stitches and seam finishes
  • Correctly sew the 4 basic seams
  • How to choose fabric and care for it
  • How to choose thread
  • How to use a pattern book
  • How to read a sewing pattern
  • How to sew a pillowcase
  • How to make a pattern for any size envelope pillow
  • How to sew an envelope pillow
  • and much more!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone that wants to learn how to sew.

Featured review

Grant Isaacs
Grant Isaacs
139 courses
28 reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 58 months ago
I haven't taken a sewing course since Home Economics in middle school. This course was simple, straight to the point, and no frills. The information is laid out perfectly and the instructions are very clear. Whether you need a refresher on the basics, or have never sewed a stitch in your life, this course is the perfect jumping off point and will give you a solid foundation upon which to build your skills. Easy 5 Stars!

Course content

14 sections • 55 lectures • 2h 24m total length

  • Preview01:23

  • Preview02:38
  • Preview00:11
  • Basic Sewing Terms
    5 pages

  • Preview05:33
  • Threading Your Machine and Making a Bobbin
    05:27
  • How To Use Your Foot Pedal and Control the Speed of the Machine
    03:04
  • How To Use An Automatic Needle Threader
    01:22

  • Fabric basics
    02:33
  • Identifying The Right And Wrong Side of The Fabric
    01:20
  • How to Accurately Mark Fabric For Sewing
    02:52
  • Pining Your Fabric
    01:54

  • How To Choose The Correct Type Of Thread
    02:15
  • Choosing the correct thread color
    01:00

  • How To Use The Stitch Practice Worksheet
    00:55
  • Stitch Practice Worksheet
    1 page
  • Sewing Corners: learning to Pivot
    04:27
  • How To Use A Magnetic Seam Guide
    02:54

  • Preview04:03
  • How To Sew A Seam
    03:34
  • How To Sew A Seam
    01:13
  • The 4 Basic Sewing Seams
    01:42

  • How To Finish Seams
    01:03
  • Pinking Shears
    01:15
  • How To Sew A French Seam
    03:31
  • Stitches: Staystitching, Basting stitch, Gathering and Easing
    07:36
  • Finishing Seams with A Zig-Zag Stitch
    04:39

  • Ironing and Pressing Tools
    04:10
  • How To Press A Seam
    01:30
  • How To Clean An Iron
    05:10

  • How To Use A Pattern Book
    02:46
  • How To Read A Sewing Pattern Envelope
    04:55

Instructor

Margaret Smith
Sewing Instructor
Margaret Smith
  • 4.5 Instructor Rating
  • 1,332 Reviews
  • 9,423 Students
  • 7 Courses

Hi, I'm Margaret Smith, I live in Fort Worth, Texas, and I am addicted to sewing! Actually I am addicted DIY projects, crafting and sewing but spending the day sewing is primarily my fix!

I grew up with a a mom that was a professional tailor and encouraged me to be creative. I can't remember a time when she sat down and officially taught me to sew. It really was just part of what we did routinely. I can remember being very young and sitting on her lap while she sewed. She taught me early to pull out the pins before she came to them. Remember, we never sew over pins!

I had a scrap basket of fabric I could play in and I was taught which scissors were for fabric and which were for paper and patterns. At some point, I don't remember how old I was, I was allowed to use her machines on my own with permission.

Fast-forward about 20 some years and I was a young mom wanting to sew for my kids. That's when I got my first machine that was all mine! That machine was quickly joined by a serger. I wanted to make sure my creations looked professional so I began taking classes, reading books and asking my mom and other professionals for guidance.

I began teaching others to sew, including my children, and then in 2005 I opened my own business selling the items I was making.

About Let's Learn To SewPromote sewing and other needle crafts by providing instruction, inspiration and encouragement.Celebrate the work of talented quilters, sewists, writers and designers.Connect the historical foundations of quilting, sewing and needle crafts to current trends.Demonstrate ways to use new products, including fabric, patterns, books and tools.

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