Online Class: Sewing 101
-
15Lessons
-
29Exams &
Assignments -
6,524Students
have taken this course -
10Hours
average time -
1.0CEUs
-
Video Audit
Available
Course Description
Embark on a Tailored Adventure: Master the Craft of Personalized Sewing!
What is it that captivates us about clothing? Is it the vibrant colors that paint our world? The intricate designs that mirror our personalities? Or that elusive, perfect fit that feels like a whispered secret between fabric and skin?
The quest for the 'perfect' outfit often ends in a compromise. You'll find colors that evoke emotions, designs that resonate with your style, but the fit? That’s the trickiest of all. Every human silhouette tells a unique story, yet mass-produced clothing rarely celebrates this diversity. They're created for the 'average', and if your body doesn’t conform to these norms, that chic outfit might hang on you like a misfit melody. But here’s the silver lining - the power to change this rests in your hands, or rather, your fingertips. Enter the enchanting realm of sewing!
Contrary to popular belief, crafting your own wardrobe isn’t a Herculean task. This course isn't just a mere instruction manual; it's a journey. Starting from the basics - choosing the right fabric that speaks to your soul, decoding the mysterious symbols on pattern envelopes, and getting intimately acquainted with your sewing machine. And, as you delve deeper, you'll discover the joys of piecing together a garment, stitch by stitch.
Imagine this: Your maiden venture into this craft will be a cozy pair of pajamas, introducing you to the foundational techniques. From there, you'll ascend to constructing an elegant jacket, and a sleek skirt showcasing a flawless centered zipper. Your odyssey will continue through the meticulous world of shirts and blouses, mastering the finesse required for crisp cuffs, graceful collars, and those dainty buttons and buttonholes. And the grand finale? A pair of trousers tailored to drape you perfectly.
By the culmination of this course, you'll not only understand patterns but make them dance to your tune. The clothes you craft will not just be garments; they will be extensions of your essence.
So, don a cloak of enthusiasm and let your creativity flow. Spotted an ensemble in a store that you adored but couldn’t wear? Find a kindred pattern and let us guide you in reshaping it into a masterpiece that’s uniquely yours.
The world of custom clothing beckons. Are you ready to stitch your story?
Course Lessons
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 OrganizedLesson Two: Your Sewing Machine
In this lesson we will discuss: • Types of Sewing Machines • Anatomy of a Sewing Machine • Bobbins and Their Problems • MaintenanceLesson 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 SewLesson Four: All About Patterns
In this lesson we will discuss: • Choosing a Pattern • Deciphering the Pattern Envelope • Fabric Plus the Extras • Layout DecipheredLesson Five: Hand Sewing
In the lesson we will discuss: • Threading the needle • Basting • Hemming • Buttons • Decorative TouchesLesson Six: Pattern Adjustments
In the lesson we will discuss: • Basic Pattern Fitting and Adjustments • Adjusting Tops • Adjusting Pants and Skirts • Fitting a Pattern, Muslin MockupLesson Seven: Pattern Layout
In this lesson we will discuss: • Pattern Preparation • Choosing the right pieces • What the markings mean • Cutting out the patternLesson Eight: Sewing Pajamas
In this lesson we will discuss: • Choosing Thread • Seam Allowances/Finishes • Sleeves, Gathered, or Straps • Elastic • HemsLesson Nine: Sewing an Unlined Jacket
In this lesson we will discuss: • Preparation • Pattern Alterations • Button Loop • Collar/Lapel/Facing • Button • HemLesson 10: Sewing a Skirt – Part 1
In the lesson we will discuss: • Fitting Skirts • Pattern Layout • Marking • DartsLesson 11: Sewing a Skirt - Part II
In this lesson we will discuss: • Back Vent • Center Zipper, Finishing • Waistband Facing, Interfacing • Hems Around VentsLesson 12: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse – Part I
In this lesson we will discuss: • Pattern Markings • Interfacing • Shoulder Seams • Collar • CuffsLesson 13: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse - Part II
In this lesson we will discuss how to: • Cuffs • Buttonholes • Sleeves • HemsLesson 14: Sewing Pants – Part I
In this lesson we will discuss how to: • Fitting Pants • Pattern Marking • Center Front • Inner/Outer Leg Seams • Lapped ZipperLesson 15: Sewing Pants – Part II
In this lesson we will discuss how to: • Lapped Zipper • Waistband • Hem - Machine Blindstitch
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.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- 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
Student Testimonials
- "It was very easy to follow. I have learnt a lot of new techniques." -- Fahmida B.
- "The course material and links were very helpful." -- Mary N.
- "Lovely lady, very helpful, very experienced, I learned a lot." -- Anne J.
- "All I can say is I learned a lot. " -- Nancy H.
Related Courses
- 17 hours 1.7 CEUs Mixed Media Art + More Info
- 7 hours 0.7 CEUs Etiquette 101 + More Info
- 6 hours 0.6 CEUs Etiquette Consultant + More Info
- 6 hours 0.6 CEUs How to Can, Freeze, Dry and Preserve Food + More Info
- 14 hours 1.4 CEUs Acrylic Painting + More Info
- 4 hours 0.4 CEUs Knitting 101 + More Info
- 14 hours 1.4 CEUs Feng Shui 101 + More Info
- 13 hours 1.3 CEUs How to Draw 101 + More Info
- 9 hours 0.9 CEUs Watercolor Painting + More Info
- 7 hours 0.7 CEUs Soap Making 101 + More Info
- 8 hours 0.8 CEUs Interior Decorating Made Easy + More Info
- 15 hours 1.5 CEUs Western Calligraphy + More Info
- 14 hours 1.4 CEUs Cake Decorating + More Info
- 5 hours 0.5 CEUs Home Safety + More Info