Online Class: Sewing 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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29Exams &
Assignments -
4,673Students
have taken this course -
10Hours
average time -
1.0CEUs
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.
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

Course Lessons
Lesson One: Sewing Basics
• Pins, Needles and Thread
• Scissors for cutting, clipping and other cutting tools
• The Importance of Pressing
• Staying Organized 45 Total Points
Lesson 1 Video
Review Article: Sewing Glossary
Take Poll: Sewing
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson Two: Your Sewing Machine
• Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
• Bobbins and Their Problems
• Maintenance 70 Total Points
Lesson 2 Video
Review 3 Articles: Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance; How to Thread a Sewing Machine; Types of Sewing Machine Feet
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson Three: Fabric
• Warp, Weft, Nap, Right vs. Wrong Side
• Selvage
• Choosing Fabric for Your Garment
• Tricky Fabrics to Sew 75 Total Points
Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: Knits and Wovens; Choosing Fabric
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson Four: All About Patterns
• Deciphering the Pattern Envelope
• Fabric Plus the Extras
• Layout Deciphered 40 Total Points
Lesson 4 Video
Review 2 Articles: Choosing the Right Pattern Size; Choosing Beginner Patterns
Take Poll: Projects
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson Five: Hand Sewing
• Basting
• Hemming
• Buttons
• Decorative Touches 75 Total Points
Lesson 5 Video
Review Video: Classic Hem Stitch
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson Six: Pattern Adjustments
• Adjusting Tops
• Adjusting Pants and Skirts
• Fitting a Pattern, Muslin Mockup 45 Total Points
Lesson 6 Video
Review Article: Altering Patterns
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson Seven: Pattern Layout
• Choosing the right pieces
• What the markings mean
• Cutting out the pattern 65 Total Points
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson Eight: Sewing Pajamas
• Seam Allowances/Finishes
• Sleeves, Gathered, or Straps
• Elastic
• Hems 70 Total Points
Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Articles: Choosing Thread; Sewing Pajama Tops
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson Nine: Sewing an Unlined Jacket
• Pattern Alterations
• Button Loop
• Collar/Lapel/Facing
• Button
• Hem 60 Total Points
Lesson 9 Video
Review Article: Making a Muslin
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Sewing a Skirt – Part 1
• Pattern Layout
• Marking
• Darts 65 Total Points
Lesson 10 Video
Review 3 Articles: Fitting Skirts; Making a Strip Skirt; The 5 Minute Skirt
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11: Sewing a Skirt - Part II
• Center Zipper, Finishing
• Waistband Facing, Interfacing
• Hems Around Vents 55 Total Points
Lesson 11 Video
Review Article: How to Make a Wrap Skirt
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 11 Exam
Lesson 12: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse – Part I
• Interfacing
• Shoulder Seams
• Collar
• Cuffs 70 Total Points
Lesson 12 Video
Review Article: A Girl's Shirred Top
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 12 Exam
Lesson 13: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse - Part II
• Buttonholes
• Sleeves
• Hems 70 Total Points
Lesson 13 Video
Review Article: How to Sew Blouses
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 13 Exam
Lesson 14: Sewing Pants – Part I
• Pattern Marking
• Center Front
• Inner/Outer Leg Seams
• Lapped Zipper 75 Total Points
Lesson 14 Video
Review 2 Articles: Women's Pants; Making Perfect Pants
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 14 Exam
Lesson 15: Sewing Pants – Part II
• Waistband
• Hem – Machine Blindstitch 136 Total Points
Lesson 15 Video
Take Poll: Challenges
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 15 Exam
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- 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, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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