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Sewing & Fashion Design

Learn to sew from scratch, no experience needed. This course teaches you everything from threading a needle to sewing your first garment, with guidance from world-class YouTube instructors like Professor Pincushion and Sew Very Easy.

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Professor Pincushion & Sew Very Easy

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Video tutorials freely available on YouTube, search the channel names to follow along

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This course includes:

4 sewing modules

Expert YouTube video lessons

Hand sewing fundamentals

Machine sewing techniques

First garment project

Pattern reading basics

✓ Certificate on completion

Lifetime access

Course Content, 4 Modules

Module 1: Sewing Essentials

Types of needles, threads and fabrics explained

How to cut fabric correctly

Hand stitching, running stitch, backstitch, whip stitch

Pinning, basting and finishing edges

Watch: Professor Pincushion, Sewing for Beginners on YouTube

Professor Pincushion (Tova Opatrny) has hundreds of free sewing tutorials on YouTube, from threading your needle to advanced dressmaking. Search "Professor Pincushion Sewing for Beginners" on YouTube to start with her beginner series.

Module 2: Your Sewing Machine

Parts of a sewing machine and what they do

How to thread a sewing machine

Tension, stitch length and speed settings

Your first practice seams and stitches

Watch: Sew Very Easy, Sewing Machine Basics on YouTube

Laura Coia (Sew Very Easy) has over 1 million subscribers and clear, patient tutorials for machine sewing beginners. Search "Sew Very Easy sewing machine for beginners" on YouTube.

Module 3: Basic Garment Construction

Reading and understanding a sewing pattern

Seam allowances, darts and notches

Constructing a simple skirt or top

Finishing techniques, hemming, zips and buttons

Watch: With Wendy, Beginner Sewing Projects on YouTube

With Wendy has over 1 million subscribers and teaches everything from basic T-shirts to elegant dresses. Search "With Wendy sewing for beginners" on YouTube.

Module 4: Your First Project

Choosing your first sewing project

Sewing a simple tote bag

Sewing a basic T-shirt

Building your sewing portfolio and growing your skills

Watch: Glory Allan, Beginner Projects on YouTube

Glory Allan breaks sewing into approachable steps, T-shirts, hoodies, cargo pants and more. Search "Glory Allan sewing beginners" on YouTube to follow along with your first projects.

Complete all modules above, then score 70%+ to earn your certificate