And Sew It Begins
Learn to love sewing - one stitch at a time!
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Start your sewing journey today with these handy guides - Tools the Trade clickable shopping guide, Sewist Speak cheat sheet with all of the vocab you'll learn, and a Project Planning Guide to allow your creative ideas come to life!
Lesson 1 - Beginner Beginner Beginner
And Sew You Begin!
Meet your Machine + Your First Sewing Project
Get Sewing in 3-2-1
*3 Free Resources to get you started on the right (presser) foot
- You're Sew Clever Sewist Speak Cheat Sheet
- Tools of the Trade Guide
- Project Shopping List Template
*2 1:1 Virtual Coaching sessions to start your sewing journey!
***VIDEO TUTORIALS RELEASED 9/27***
*1 Hour course, split into 3 quick video tutorials jam-packed with machine basics, tips and tricks, and a full project that you'll complete yourself - a comfy pillow case that you will be proud to say you made yourself!
Estimated supplies cost: $5-$10
Lesson 2 - Beginner Friendly, Starting Intermediate Skills
Figuring out Fabrics
How do you choose which fabric type, and the SIZE of fabric you'll need? Learn about different fabric types and what implications come with them for using your sewing machine successfully.
*1 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session
*Project Shopping List
*Fabric Types/Composition
*Stabilizers, backing, sewing multiple layers
*Measuring Fabric
*Adjusting your machine for different fabrics
*Sew a decorative storage basket, great for any space - your desk, a bookshelf, or even as a gift basket!
Estimated supplies cost: $5-$15
Lesson 3 - Intermediate
Pulls and Teeth and Zippers, Oh my!
That's right! You're going to sew a zipper - and it isn't going to be scary, I promise!
* 2 1:1 Virtual Coaching Sessions
* Project Shopping List
* Presser Feet Selection
* Zipper Types + Installment
* Hiding Raw Edges
* Professional Finishing
*Make a zipper pouch in the size and prints of your choice! Be forewarned, you're going to want to make a dozen more once you learn this skill!
Estimated Project Cost: $5-$10
Lesson 4 - Intermediate
You are the Quilting Queen!
My first sewing project was, shockingly, a quilt. I learned one very tiny step at a time, but made a full sized quilt on my first try!
Quilting affords you the gift of making small home decor items, wall tapestries, multiple gifts and practical projects, in addition to actual *quilts*.
Choose your own stylistic options from modern, clean lines and shapes to traditional triangular piecing and detailed applique projects.
This quilting introduction will give you the foundational skills to let your quilting dreams blossom. You'll leave this intermediate course with a pieced and quilted table runner as well as the skills to quilt future projects, large and small.
*3 1:1 Virtual Coaching Sessions at strategic points in your project - piecing, quilting, and finishing
*Project Shopping List
*Introduction to following Quilt Patterns
Estimated Project Cost $10-$20
Lesson 5 - Advancing Skills
Clothing Construction - Intro to Patterns
*3 1:1 Virtual Coaching Sessions: pattern and fabric selection, construction, and troubleshooting/finishing
*How to Find Sewing Patterns
*How to Measure for Pattern Sizes
*Pattern Symbols
*Clothing Construction
First, we'll choose your pattern and fabrics together. Next, we'll meet as you begin construction on your garment. Finally, you choose when to use your final Coaching Session to troubleshoot, finish, or alter your project with personalized support.
Estimated Project Cost: $20+, project dependent, individualized to your choice!
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*NOTE: As of September 2024, virtual lessons, coaching sessions, and included downloads will be released according to the dates listed per lesson.
