Beginner Sewing Course

Learn to use your sewing machine and sew your own skirt

What you'll learn

Understand and Operate a Sewing Machine

Master Basic Sewing Techniques

Draft a Maxi Skirt Pattern

Construct and Sew a Maxi Skirt

Requirements

No sewing experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know. Sewing machine required.

Description

Hello! Welcome to the beginners sewing course with Holly Stirman, an experienced fashion designer specialising in upcycling, where we cover everything from threading a sewing machine to creating your own maxi skirt. No prior sewing experience is required but you will need access to a sewing machine.In Lesson 1, we will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and how to thread one. Lesson 2 will cover five basic stitches that are commonly used in sewing projects. Lesson 3 focuses on understanding patterns and drafting your own maxi skirt pattern.In Lesson 4, we will go through how to pin down your patterns onto fabric and cut out your patterns, preparing them for sewing. Finally, in Lesson 5, we will sew the skirt together. Additionally, we’ll provide tips on selecting the right fabrics, choosing the best tools, and maintaining your sewing machine for optimal performance.Our goal is to ensure that by the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to tackle various sewing projects on your own. So, get ready to unleash your creativity, have fun, and join us for this exciting journey into the world of sewing! We can't wait to see what you create.

Overview

Section 1: How to thread up a sewing machine & sewing machine basics

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: 5 Basic Stitches

Lecture 2 5 Basic Stitches

Section 3: How to draft a maxi skirt pattern

Lecture 3 How to draft a maxi skirt pattern

Section 4: Cutting out your pattern

Lecture 4 How to cut out your pattern

Section 5: Sewing the skirt

Lecture 5 How to sew your maxi skirt

Beginner home sewers keen to learn sewing basics.