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Free online courseLearn to Sew

Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 34 minutes

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Join the 30-day Learn to Sew challenge for beginners! Master basic sewing skills, understand sewing terminology, and create DIY projects with ease in this free online course.

In this free course, learn about

  • Getting Started with Sewing
  • Sewing Machine Basics
  • Fabric and Pattern Fundamentals
  • Beginner Home Projects
  • Laptop and Tablet Sleeve Project (Leanne Pattern)
  • Drawstring Bag Project (Burkett Pattern)
  • Hanging Closet Organizer Project (Rebecca Pattern)
  • Machine Care and Sewing Space Setup

Course Description

Welcome to "Learn to Sew"—a comprehensive professional course designed for beginners who are eager to dive into the world of fashion, cutting, and sewing. This course, with a duration of 3 hours and 34 minutes, is structured to provide a step-by-step guide through a 30-day sewing challenge, making your journey into sewing both engaging and structured.

On the first day, you'll embark on an introductory session that sets the stage for the skills and knowledge you'll gain throughout the challenge. This is followed by a day dedicated to basic sewing terminology, helping you become familiar with the common language used in the sewing community. The subsequent day covers essential sewing supplies, ensuring you're well-equipped before you start working on your projects.

Understanding your sewing machine is crucial, and the course delves into an overview of sewing machines, threading a machine, winding a bobbin, and changing presser feet and needles—all within the first week. Early mastery of these fundamentals will pave the way for more intricate tasks.

As you progress, you'll learn to sew a straight stitch, and then move on to selecting and preparing fabrics, followed by a thorough explanation of reading and cutting sewing patterns. These foundational skills are essential before you venture into creating actual projects.

The course doesn’t stop at theory; practical, hands-on projects are an integral part of this 30-day challenge. From checkerboard coasters and fabric napkins to laptop sleeves and drawstring bags, each project is meticulously designed to reinforce the concepts learned earlier. You'll also undertake more complex creations like hanging closet organizers, broken down into manageable parts to ease the learning process.

By the end of the course, not only will you have a range of completed projects to showcase your skill, but you'll also have learned how to maintain a clean and organized sewing area, ensuring your workspace remains efficient and inspiring.

Although there are no reviews yet, "Learn to Sew" stands out as a structured, highly detailed course, perfect for anyone looking to take their first steps in sewing. Whether you’re aiming to create practical items or embarking on a potential fashion career, this course provides the robust foundation you need.

Course content

  • Video class: Learn to Sew Introduction | Day 1 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 02m
  • Exercise: What is the primary goal of the '30 day learn to sew challenge' offered in the series?
  • Video class: Basic Sewing Terminology | Day 2 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 09m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of basting in sewing?
  • Video class: Sewing Supplies for Beginners | Day 3 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 02m
  • Exercise: What is recommended for beginners to use for marking fabric in the sewing supplies?
  • Video class: Sewing Machine Overview | Day 4 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 14m
  • Exercise: What factors should a beginner consider when purchasing a sewing machine?
  • Video class: How to Thread a Sewing Machine | Day 5 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 04m
  • Exercise: What should you make sure of regarding the spool cap when threading a sewing machine?
  • Video class: How to Wind a Bobbin | Day 6 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 05m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in winding a bobbin on a sewing machine?
  • Video class: How to Change Presser Feet on Sewing Machine | Day 7 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 09m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of the lever at the back side of the button sewing foot?
  • Video class: How to Change Needle on Sewing Machine | Day 8 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 03m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended practice for changing needles on a sewing machine?
  • Video class: How to Sew a Straight Stitch | Day 9 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 08m
  • Exercise: Which element is not a factor in maintaining a straight stitch seam allowance on a sewing machine?
  • Video class: How to Choose Fabrics | Day 10 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 07m
  • Exercise: Which fabric type is best suited for beginners due to its stability and minimal stretch?
  • Video class: How to Prepare Fabrics | Day 11 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 03m
  • Exercise: Why is it important to press your fabric before cutting out your pieces for a sewing project?
  • Video class: How to Read Sewing Patterns | Day 12 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 09m
  • Exercise: What is commonly included on the back of a sewing pattern cover?
  • Video class: How to Cut Fabric for Sewing Patterns | Day 13 of 30 Day Challenge | SEWING FOR BEGINNERS 07m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is NOT a suggested method for cutting fabric as outlined in the provided text?
  • Video class: DIY Checkerboard Coasters for Beginners | Day 14 of 30 Day Challenge | 10 Minute Project 11m
  • Exercise: What materials are recommended for making the coasters in the 'Learn to Sew' series?
  • Video class: DIY Fabric Napkin for Beginners | Day 15 of 30 Day Challenge | 10 Minute Project 12m
  • Exercise: When making fabric napkins, what is the recommended seam allowance for stitching down the folded edges?
  • Video class: DIY Napkin Rings for Beginners | Day 16 of 30 Day Challenge | 10 Minute Project 10m
  • Exercise: What tool is recommended for sewing over cork fabric or faux leather in the napkin rings tutorial?
  • Video class: DIY Laptop or Tablet Sleeve for Beginners | Day 17 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 1 Leanne Pattern 04m
  • Exercise: Which feature of the Leanne laptop and tablet sleeve pattern makes it particularly suitable for use as a mouse pad?
  • Video class: DIY Laptop or Tablet Sleeve for Beginners | Day 18 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 2 Leanne Pattern 02m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in today's sewing tutorial?
  • Video class: DIY Laptop or Tablet Sleeve for Beginners | Day 19 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 3 Leanne Pattern 05m
  • Exercise: When installing magnetic snaps, what should you do after cutting the slits and inserting the prongs?
  • Video class: DIY Laptop or Tablet Sleeve for Beginners | Day 20 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 1 Leanne Pattern 02m
  • Exercise: What is the next step after aligning and clipping piece A to piece B in the laptop sleeve project?
  • Video class: DIY Drawstring Bag for Beginners | Day 21 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 1 Burkett Pattern Tutorial 18m
  • Exercise: What is the correct way to align the needle when attaching a zipper foot for sewing?
  • Video class: DIY Drawstring Bag for Beginners | Day 22 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 2 Burkett Pattern Tutorial 04m
  • Video class: DIY Drawstring Bag for Beginners | Day 23 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 3 Burkett Pattern Tutorial 06m
  • Exercise: What seam allowance is used when assembling the exterior front and back panels of the bag?
  • Video class: DIY Drawstring Bag for Beginners | Day 24 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 4 Burkett Pattern Tutorial 08m
  • Video class: DIY Hanging Closet Organizer for Beginners | Day 25 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 1 Rebecca Pattern 04m
  • Exercise: Which type of magnets does the video suggest as an option for the hanging closet organizer project?
  • Video class: DIY Hanging Closet Organizer for Beginners | Day 26 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 2 Rebecca Pattern 06m
  • Video class: DIY Hanging Closet Organizer for Beginners | Day 27 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 3 Rebecca Pattern 03m
  • Exercise: In the tutorial for the Rebecca storage bag, what is the first step to prepare the hang tab?
  • Video class: DIY Hanging Closet Organizer for Beginners | Day 28 of 30 Day Challenge | Part 4 Rebecca Pattern 04m
  • Video class: How to Clean 10m
  • Exercise: What is an unconventional but effective tool mentioned in the video for removing certain screws from a sewing machine?
  • Video class: Sewing Area Storage 09m

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