Overview

Learning a new skill is challenging enough, and with the amount of available information nowadays, it can become overwhelming to decide what to master first. We have curated and built a course designed to build up your sewing skills one chapter at a time.

  • Six comprehensive beginner chapters of skill-building sewing tutorials and lectures.

  • Over 70 lessons and 10 hours of video tutorials. View details up close.

  • Easy to navigate course player.

  • Login on any device with internet access.

  • Learn at your own pace and review as many times you want.

  • This course is perfect for the complete beginner or anyone looking to brush up their sewing skills.

Course Curriculum

    1. Chapter 1 Objectives: Basic Hand Sewing Techniques

    2. Supply Kit: Hand Sewing

    3. Brief History of Hand Sewing

    4. Exercise 1a: Pattern & Fabric Preparation

    5. Threading the Needle

    6. Backstitching

    7. Basting

    8. Running Stitch

    9. Blind-Hem Stitch

    10. Resources: Hand Sewing

    11. Chapter Survey: Hand Stitching

    1. Chapter Objectives: Know how to operate a basic sewing machine.

    2. Supply Kit: Sewing Machine Basics

    3. Brief History of Sewing Machines

    4. Overview of Sewing Machine Parts

    5. Bobbin Winding and Assembly

    6. Sewing Machine Needles

    7. Threading the Top Thread

    8. Presser Foot, Feed Dogs, Stitch Plate & Foot Pedal

    9. Sewing Machine Functions

    10. Exercise 2a: Sewing Machine Control

    11. Troubleshooting Sewing Machine Problems

    12. Sewing Machine Care

    13. Shopping for a Sewing Machine

    14. Resources: Sewing Machine

    15. Chapter Survey: Sewing Machine Basics

    1. Chapter 3 Objectives: All About Fabric!

    2. Supply Kit: Fabric Swatches

    3. Fabric 101: What is Fabric?

    4. Different Fabric Structures

    5. Fabric Selection Questionnaire

    6. Fabric Preparation & Care

    7. Sewing Fabrics

    8. Exercise 3a: Fabric Swatch Book

    9. Resources: Fabric Anatomy

    10. Chapter Survey: Fabric Anatomy

    1. Chapter Objectives: Sew Seams with a Sewing Machine and Basic Seam Finishes.

    2. Supply Kit: Seams & Seam Finishes

    3. What is a Seam and a Seam Finish?

    4. Exercise 4a: Pattern & Fabric Preparation

    5. Sewing Machine Control: Inward & Outward Corner Seams

    6. Sewing Machine Control: Concave & Convex Curved Seams

    7. Basic Seam Finishes: Pinked, Straight Stitch & Zigzag Stitch

    8. Seam Finishes: French Seams

    9. Seam Finishes: Flat Felled Seams

    10. Seam Finishes: Bound Seams

    11. Resources: Seams & Seam Finishes

    12. Chapter Survey: Seams & Seam Finishes

    1. Chapter Objectives: Learn how to create a buttonhole, sew in a button and install a zipper

    2. Supply Kit: Fastenings

    3. Exercise 5a: Pattern & Fabric Preparation

    4. Buttonholes

    5. Sew-on Buttons with Sewing Machine

    6. Easy Zipper

    7. Resources: Fastenings

    8. Chapter Survey: Fastenings

About this course

  • $249.00
  • 73 lessons
  • 10.5 hours of video content
  • This Course is divided into chapters, and each consists of lessons.
  • Click the down arrows for a detailed chapter overview.

Why learn to sew?

Whether you want to learn how to sew for yourself or have enough sewing knowledge to enhance your career in fashion and manufacturing, this course is for you.

Our course navigator couldn't be more accessible and easy to use.

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Enrolled FULL Beginner's Sewing Course Students can take advantage the following:

EXCLUSIVE Student Discount at G STREET FABRICS

Shopping for a new sewing machine?

Enrolled BEGINNER SEWING COURSE students are eligible for an exclusive discount on Bernina, Bernette, or Brother sewing machines when purchasing from our store.*

We'll also provide you with valuable discount coupons to help build your sewing supply kit to get you started on the right track.

*Offer not applicable to Mini Course and Garment Sewing Class students.

Essential Sewing Resources

We have bonus resources to help your sewing education further outside of class, unlike an in-person class where the learning ends as soon as the class finishes for the day.

As well as the course curriculum, we've included tips and advice on sewing books, tv shows, podcasts, and more.

Save Time, Learn More

No more wasting time on the internet searching for the right resources. We've compiled it for you to focus on learning a new skill.

With an on-demand virtual course, you can schedule your lessons at your most convenient time, anywhere! We'll even send you reminders weekly to help you progress.

Course Reviews

5 star rating

Excellent!

Elisabeth Poteat

Carla is clear. Sewing is a life skill that every woman and man should know. I highly recommend this class to anyone.

Carla is clear. Sewing is a life skill that every woman and man should know. I highly recommend this class to anyone.

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5 star rating

Stiching

TAMIKA MCALLISTER

Very informative.

Very informative.

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