Beginners sewing course

If you want to start sewing but you’re overwhelmed and you don’t know where to turn, this is the course for you.

This guides you through all of the basic steps to take you from a total beginner to a confident sewer. Everything is in 1 place explaining everything from what basic equipment you need, to using a sewing machine, to sewing 4 projects that you can make multiple times.

I’ll hold your hand and guide you through each of the steps and break everything down into easy to understand steps.

Module 1. Introduction to sewing & how to use a sewing machine.

You’ll learn the basics of what to look for when buying a sewing machine, how to thread your machine and how to sew a row of plain & zig-zag stitching.

Module 1A.Sewing equipment.

To save you wasting any money on unnecessary equipment, I’ll show you what basic items you need and explain what to look for when buying your own pieces. This will save you a lot of time and money.

Module 2. Terms & definitions.

You’ll understand the difference between a hem and a seam, what the ‘ direction of the fabric ’ means and so much more. If all of the sewing terms are gobbly-goop to you at the moment, this module will explain some of the basic terms that you’ll need as a beginner.

Module 3. Fabric.

There are soooo many different fabrics to choose from that it can be overwhelming. This module explains the difference between knitted and woven fabrics and what to look for when choosing a fabric for each of your sewing projects. There are plenty of hints and tips to help you choose your perfect fabric.

Module 4. Make a tote bag.

This is the first project that you’ll make; a simple tote bag. You’ll have a pattern available to download as well which has full written instructions and a paper template to use to cut the pieces out. The video breaks every single step down and makes it really simple to follow, making your first project a success and increasing your confidence.

Module 5. Make a line drawstring bag

Following on from your success with a tote bag, with this project you’ll add a lining and a drawstring channel to a bag. There’s a pdf printable pattern with written instructions and a paper template in 3 sizes so that you can make a set of bags at your leisure. Follow along with the video and you can’t go wrong.

Module 6. Sew a cushion cover

In this video you’ll learn how to take measurements to fit a cushion of any size. It might sound tricky but it’s actually really simple. This method doesn’t use any zips or buttons and only 1 piece of fabric. It’s so simple and you’ll be able to make a cover for any size cushion.

Bonus. Zip pouch

This bonus section is for a pattern to make a zip pouch. You may not feel confident enough to tackle a zip yet but this bonus pattern guides you through the steps and makes it really easy. There is a YouTube video you can also follow for this on my channel @asewinglife when you’re ready. You can either dive into this now or wait until you have a few more projects under your belt and come back to it.