Sewing Fundamentals

Are you ready to take up sewing for the first time? Is it finally time to take that new sewing machine out of its box? This sewing course gets you started by taking you through the basics to lay a solid foundation in this craft. We go through the essentials of sewing step by step to help you master the necessary skills. We provide a range of sewing techniques and share the best equipment you can use at home.

If you’re overwhelmed, you don’t know where to start, or you fear your sewing machine, this sewing for beginners course is for you. With 15 years of experience as a national level pageant designer, I have designed this course with YOU in mind.  I will be by your side from your first stitch to your last hem.

This course lays out each stage of the sewing process in depth. It starts with an introduction to the various parts of a sewing machine as we examine its accessories and features. Knowing the different types of sewing machines gives you an extra edge and we compare various models available on the market.

What You’ll Learn

1. Stitch Practice: Gain confidence with printable worksheets in the downloadable workbook, practicing stitching lines, corners, curves, and seam allowances.

2. Stitch Techniques: Master a variety of stitch techniques including gathering stitches, ruffling for those beautiful pageant ruffles, pleats (knife pleat and box pleat), stretch fabric stitching, and channel & top stitching.

3. Reading Patterns: Learn how to read and understand sewing patterns, an essential skill for any sewing project.

Bonus Content

• Makeup Cape Pattern and Sew-Along Tutorial: As a special bonus, receive a makeup cape pattern and a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through creating your own makeup cape, perfect for protecting your precious pageant wear.

Additional Benefits

• Work at Your Own Pace: With pre-recorded lessons, you can learn at a speed that suits you, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

• Comprehensive Printables: Each lesson comes with printables, including tips and tricks reference sheets, and practice sheets, so you don’t have to take notes.

Sewing is an ancient skill that evolves with new technology and never goes out of style. Sign up today to unleash your creative skills and become your own designer!