
Learn essential sewing for beginners through theoretical pattern taking and practical skills in measuring, cutting, sewing, and finishing skirts and pants.
Learn about essential sewing equipment for beginners: sewing machine, white wallpaper for pattern building, triangular ruler, paper and fabric scissors, half metre centimeter tape, pins, and soap of different colors.
Master circumference and length measurements for skirts and pants, including neck, chest, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve, and back lengths. Learn how to wrap a tape and record half-circumference values.
Explore the sewing machine’s lower thread with bobbin and case, upper thread and needle setup, plus essential maintenance and stitch settings for different fabrics.
Learn to sew straight lines, angle seams, and arcs with correct presser foot positioning, needle alignment, and reverse stitching for precise seams in skirts and pants.
Explore three hand quilting stitches — running stitch, back stitch, and blanket stitch — through step-by-step demonstrations, explaining stitch distance, fabric layers, finishing, and decorative edge processing for sewing garments.
Create a skirt pattern from half waist circumference and half hip circumference using measurements and formulas, develop a template, and calculate fabric needs and cost for 150 cm wide fabric.
Prepare the fabric by ironing or steaming, cut the skirt pattern with seam allowances, sew the head (waist) with elastic, and finish the hem.
Learn to draft a one-piece pants pattern from hip circumference, length to knee, knee circumference, and waist measurements, including front and back arcs, gusset and crotch lines, plus fabric layout.
Place the pattern on fabric folded in half, mark 1 cm increments along the sides and waist arc, cut, sew with elastic, and finish with an overlock if desired.
Welcome to “Natasi Sewing Courses”! This program covers everything you need to know about the basics of sewing. It’s designed for beginners eager to learn the fundamentals, as well as those with some experience looking to challenge themselves. By the end of the course, you'll be able to sew skirts and pants that you can proudly wear.
My program includes both practical and theoretical materials. The theoretical component focuses on pattern making and template creation, while the practical side involves cutting and sewing your finished products.
The syllabus consists of 9 lessons:
Equipment: An overview of the tools you'll need for this course.
Taking Measurements: Learning how to measure accurately.
Sewing Machines: Understanding the structure and functions of sewing machines.
Different Variations of Seams: Exploring various seam types.
Handmade Stitches: Learning three types of hand-stitched techniques.
Creating a Skirt Pattern: Studying how to design a skirt pattern.
Cutting and Finishing a Skirt: Techniques for cutting and finishing your skirt.
Pants Pattern: How to create a pants pattern.
Cutting and Finishing Pants: Techniques for completing your pants sewing.
Why is our course the best choice for you? You’re about to find out! Click the enroll button, and I’ll see you in Lesson 1!