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Start As You Mean To Sew On

A comprehensive beginners guide to sewing

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Build your confidence and skills

In this comprehensive digital beginners sewing course, you'll embark on a transformative journey into the world of sewing. Whether you're a complete novice or someone who's dabbled in sewing before, this course is tailored to meet you at your skill level and guide you towards becoming a proficient seamstress.


Our expert instructors are passionate about sewing and have decades of experience under their belts. They'll be your trusted guides throughout this course, taking you through every step of the sewing process. You'll start with the basics, from understanding different skills and choosing the right thread to getting to know your sewing machine inside out.

Follow along at your own pace

But learning is not limited to watching expert demonstrations. We believe in the power of hands-on experience, so you'll spend a significant portion of the course actually sewing. We'll guide you through each stitch, from the straight stitch to the zigzag and everything in between. You'll learn how to troubleshoot common sewing machine issues and even explore decorative stitches to add your personal flair to your creations.

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Make friends with your sewing machine!

Discover the joy of sewing with our comprehensive digital workshop! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your sewing skills, this workshop is designed to unlock your creativity and unleash your passion for stitching. Led by experienced instructors, this virtual sewing adventure offers a wealth of knowledge, practical demonstrations, and step-by-step guidance, all from the comfort of your own home.

The course includes

Make Friends With Your Sewing Machine Videos

Unlock the full potential of your sewing machine with our comprehensive digital course! Immerse yourself in a series of engaging videos that will take you through every aspect of sewing machine operation, leaving no stone unturned.

Make a needle case

Follow along the tutorial to sew a simple needle case. In this project, we will guide you through the process of making a functional and stylish needle book that will keep all your needles organized and easily accessible.

Learn to sew a cushion cover

Enjoy our beginner-friendly sewing tutorial on creating a lovely envelope cushion cover! In this project, we will guide you through the process of making a simple and stylish cushion cover that will instantly spruce up your living spaceke your customers to see.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction to the course
    • Essential Equipment
    • Jargon Buster
  • 2
    Make Friends With Your Machine
    • Parts of your Machine
    • Close up of your machine
    • Different Machine Feet
    • How to thread up
    • Winding the Bobbin Threads
  • 3
    Sew Your First Stitches
    • Sewing a straight line
    • Guide to Different Stitches
    • Seam Allowances
    • How To Sew Hems
  • 4
    Other important Lessons
    • Troubleshooting Any Problems
    • Sewing a Buttonhole - One and four steps
  • 5
    Make a Needle Case
    • Download the Pattern and Instructions
    • Preparing Your Fabric
    • Sewing The Fabric Layers
    • Turning It Out
    • Top Stitching
    • Cutting the Felt
    • Attaching the Button
  • 6
    Make a Cushion Cover
    • Download the Written Instructions
    • Preparing the Fabric
    • Hemming the Edges
    • Making the Cushion Square
    • Finish the Seams
  • 7
    Survey Review
    • End of Course Survey

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£19