Online Class: Sewing 101

In this course you will learn how to fit patterns to your body, how to choose the correct size, and how to stitch together garments that you like and that fit you well.

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15

Lessons
29

Exams &
Assignments
5,008

Students
have taken this course
10

Hours
average time
1.0

CEUs

Course Description

What do you enjoy about clothing? The colors? The design? The fit?

What is the most difficult part about finding clothing that falls into all three of these categories? Right, the fit. Every human being has a body shape that is just a little bit different from the person next to you. Ready-to-wear clothing manufacturers use standards or "averages" to design and produce clothing that fits the "average" person. What happens when you aren't an "average" size? Your clothing might be well designed and sport the latest in color and fabric, but it just doesn't look good on you. How do you get around that? By learning how to sew!

Sewing your own garments is really not as difficult as it may sound. This course will take you through the very basic elements of fabric choice, how to decipher the pattern envelope and instructions inside, getting to know your sewing machine and how to begin expanding your wardrobe by sewing your own clothing, or clothing for your family.

Your first project will be to stitch together a set of pajamas where you will learn most of the basic elements of how you put a garment together. After that you will learn how to sew a jacket and a basic fitted skirt with a centered zipper. Then you will complete your wardrobe by learning the ins and outs of shirt/blouse construction that includes cuffs, collars, buttons, and buttonholes, ending with the creation of a pair of pants.

Once you finish this course, you will be able to fit patterns to your body, choose the correct size, and stitch together garments that you like and that fit you well.

So what are you waiting for? Let's get started now, because once you begin, you won't be able to stop. A pattern is just where you begin. Once you understand the basics of putting a garment together, you can change and embellish it to your heart's content. Did you see a ready-to-wear garment you like, but doesn't look good on you? Find a pattern that is similar, and create a one-of-a-kind design that fits you and only you. We'll teach you how!

Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

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Lesson One: Sewing Basics

In this lesson we will discuss how to:
• Pins, Needles and Thread
• Scissors for cutting, clipping and other cutting tools
• The Importance of Pressing
• Staying Organized Additional lesson topics: Sewing Glossary 45 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Sewing; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson Two: Your Sewing Machine

In this lesson we will discuss: • Types of Sewing Machines
• Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
• Bobbins and Their Problems
• Maintenance Additional lesson topics: Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance; How to Thread a Sewing Machine; Types of Sewing Machine Feet 70 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson Three: Fabric

In this lesson we will discuss: • Types of Fabric
• Warp, Weft, Nap, Right vs. Wrong Side
• Selvage
• Choosing Fabric for Your Garment
• Tricky Fabrics to Sew Additional lesson topics: Knits and Wovens; Choosing Fabric 75 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson Four: All About Patterns

In this lesson we will discuss: • Choosing a Pattern
• Deciphering the Pattern Envelope
• Fabric Plus the Extras
• Layout Deciphered Additional lesson topics: Choosing the Right Pattern Size; Choosing Beginner Patterns 40 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Lesson discussions: Projects
Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson Five: Hand Sewing

In the lesson we will discuss: • Threading the needle
• Basting
• Hemming
• Buttons
• Decorative Touches Additional lesson topics: Classic Hem Stitch 75 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson Six: Pattern Adjustments

In the lesson we will discuss: • Basic Pattern Fitting and Adjustments
• Adjusting Tops
• Adjusting Pants and Skirts
• Fitting a Pattern, Muslin Mockup Additional lesson topics: Altering Patterns 45 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson Seven: Pattern Layout

In this lesson we will discuss: • Pattern Preparation
• Choosing the right pieces
• What the markings mean
• Cutting out the pattern 65 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson Eight: Sewing Pajamas

In this lesson we will discuss: • Choosing Thread
• Seam Allowances/Finishes
• Sleeves, Gathered, or Straps
• Elastic
• Hems Additional lesson topics: Choosing Thread; Sewing Pajama Tops 70 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson Nine: Sewing an Unlined Jacket

In this lesson we will discuss: • Preparation
• Pattern Alterations
• Button Loop
• Collar/Lapel/Facing
• Button
• Hem Additional lesson topics: Making a Muslin 60 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Sewing a Skirt – Part 1

In the lesson we will discuss: • Fitting Skirts
• Pattern Layout
• Marking
• Darts Additional lesson topics: Fitting Skirts; Making a Strip Skirt 65 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: Sewing a Skirt - Part II

In this lesson we will discuss: • Back Vent
• Center Zipper, Finishing
• Waistband Facing, Interfacing
• Hems Around Vents Additional lesson topics: How to Make a Wrap Skirt 55 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse – Part I

In this lesson we will discuss: • Pattern Markings
• Interfacing
• Shoulder Seams
• Collar
• Cuffs Additional lesson topics: A Girl's Shirred Top 70 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse - Part II

In this lesson we will discuss how to: • Cuffs
• Buttonholes
• Sleeves
• Hems Additional lesson topics: How to Sew Blouses 70 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14: Sewing Pants – Part I

In this lesson we will discuss how to: • Fitting Pants
• Pattern Marking
• Center Front
• Inner/Outer Leg Seams
• Lapped Zipper Additional lesson topics: Women's Pants; Making Perfect Pants 75 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15: Sewing Pants – Part II

In this lesson we will discuss how to: • Lapped Zipper
• Waistband
• Hem – Machine Blindstitch 136 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Lesson discussions: Challenges; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam
Assessment: The Final Exam

1016

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Summarize sewing basics.
Identify your sewing machine.
Describe fabric.
Describe all about patterns.
Demonstrate hand sewing.
Demonstrate pattern adjustments.
Demonstrate pattern layout.
Demonstrate sewing pajamas.
Demonstrate sewing an unlined jacket.
Demonstrate sewing a skirt.
Demonstrate sewing a shirt or blouse.
Demonstrate sewing pants.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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