Overview

Gain a solid foundation in common sewing tools and techniques in this video course and provided workbook. Master the basics like sewing seams and darts. Learn more advanced details such as invisible zipper installation, raw edge finishings and hemming techniques. Pressing techniques are the unsung hero of all successful sewing projects, and these are covered in detail. Understanding sewing order and developing an efficient and practical working process is an important skill, and this course is organized with that concept in mind.

  • A workbook is included in the price of this course and will be shipped to you upon purchase.

  • This class is a prerequisite for all other Sewing courses.


Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to GarmentWorks

  • 2

    Chapter 1: Getting Started

    • Getting Started: What to Look for in a Sewing Machine

    • Sewing Machine Tour

    • Winding a Bobbin

    • Threading the Machine

    • Sewing Machine Accessories: Feet and Needles

    • Sewing Machine Thread

    • Sewing Tools

    • Pressing Tools

    • Required Materials and Tools - click to download
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Examining Pattern and Fabric

    • Fabric Terminology

    • Patterns - click to download

    • Cutting Layout

    • Curious Minds Want to Know

    • Pattern Symbols

    • More about Grainline

    • Interfacing

    • Math Supplement - click to download
  • 4

    Chapter 3: Sewing and Pressing Practice

    • Sewing a Seam

    • Sew Curved Seams

    • Sew Around a Corner

    • Pressing Techniques

    • Attaching Interfacing
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Build the Skirt: Part 1

    • Dart Sewing

    • Dart Pressing

    • Invisible Zipper Overview

    • Inserting the Invisible Zipper

    • Closing the Seam Below the Zipper

    • Shortening the Zipper
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Build the Skirt: Part 2

    • Self Finished Seams

    • Flat Felled Seam

    • French Seam

    • Why is Front Pattern Bigger than the Back Pattern?
  • 7

    Chapter 6: Build The Skirt: Part 3

    • Attach the Facing

    • Pressing the Facing

    • Understitching

    • Hand Sewing

    • European Knot

    • Catch Stitch (Left Hand)

    • Catch Stitch (Right Hand)

    • Knotting Off

    • Fell Stitch (Left Hand)

    • Fell Stitch (Right Hand)
  • 8

    Chapter 7: Sewing Order and Bonus!

    • Sewing Order

    • Bonus! Sewing Opposing Curves