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
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.
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Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 2,419 Reviews
- 18,677 Students
- 7 Courses
Hi, I'm Margaret Smith. I live in Texas, and I am addicted to sewing. I am addicted to DIY projects, crafting, and sewing, but spending the day sewing is primarily my fix.
I grew up with a mom who 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 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, 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 years, and I was a young mom wanting to sew for my kids. That's when I got my first machine, which 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.