Sewing 101 (Udemy.com)

Building A Strong Sewing Foundation

Created by: Margaret Smith

Produced in 2019

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What you will learn

  • Learn sewing machine basics
  • Thread Your Sewing Machine
  • Make A Bobbin
  • Cut out fabric
  • Pin Fabric to get it ready to sew
  • Sew in a straight line
  • Learn a multitude of stitches and seam finishes
  • Correctly sew the 4 basic seams

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

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Course Description

This course follows the same format that I have used to teach hundreds of people how to sew in my studio, fabric stores and schools for over 15 years.

Were starting right from the beginning, so dont worry if youve never sewn before. And if youve been sewing for a while, but without much guidance or without a strong technical focus, I'm sure youll notice your skills and your finished projects improve significantly.

Well start by taking a quick look at the sewing machine and some of the tools used in sewing. Youll learn various stitches and seam finishes and, of course, well have lots of time to sew! By the end of the course, you will feel confident enough to begin tackling some of those projects you've been dreaming about!

What am I going to get from this course?

Over 40 lectures and 1.
5 hours of video contentLearn sewing machine basicsThread Your Sewing MachineWind A BobbinCut out fabricPin Fabric to get it ready to sewSew in a straight lineLearn a multitude of stitches and seam finishesCorrectly sew the 4 basic seamsHow to choose fabric and care for itHow to choose threadHow to use a pattern bookHow to read a sewing patternHow to sew a pillowcaseHow to make a pattern for any size envelope pillowHow to sew an envelope pillowand much more!
Who this course is for:
This course is for anyone that wants to learn how to sew.

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Instructor Details

Margaret Smith

Hi, I'm Margaret Smith, I live in Fort Worth, Texas, and I am addicted to sewing! Actually I am addicted DIY projects, crafting and sewing but spending the day sewing is primarily my fix!
I grew up with a a mom that was a professional tailor and encouraged me to be creative. I can't remember a time when she sat down and officially taught me to sew. It really was just part of what we did routinely. I can remember being very young and sitting on her lap while she sewed. She taught me early to pull out the pins before she came to them. Remember, we never sew over pins!
I had a scrap basket of fabric I could play in and I was taught which scissors were for fabric and which were for paper and patterns. At some point, I don't remember how old I was, I was allowed to use her machines on my own with permission.
Fast-forward about 20 some years and I was a young mom wanting to sew for my kids. That's when I got my first machine that was all mine! That machine was quickly joined by a serger. I wanted to make sure my creations looked professional so I began taking classes, reading books and asking my mom and other professionals for guidance.
I began teaching others to sew, including my children, and then in 2005 I opened my own business selling the items I was making.
About Let's Learn To SewPromote sewing and other needle crafts by providing instruction, inspiration and encouragement.Celebrate the work of talented quilters, sewists, writers and designers.Connect the hist

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Reviews

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By Jan Daniel on 11/22/2020

I enjoyed this course very much and learned a lot of small things that will make my sewing easier.

By Danica Paunovic on 11/8/2020

Great course. The instructor is explaining everything peacefully and step by step. Worth the price and even more. I would recommend to everyone.

By Elizabeth Foster on 11/8/2020

It was a great start, and the lessons were well paced for a beginner like me

By Omar almesbah on 10/21/2020

yes it was good but the quality of the camera was not good and the angles are not the most amazing, and i wish she showed us actually sewing a simple shirt or something. overall not bad loved it

By Maria Davila on 10/14/2020

Very detail video

By Andrea Fletcher on 10/14/2020

The video is pretty bad quality, difficult to see up close what is going on

By Emmalee Shaynna Kangol on 10/9/2020

i love my course so simple to absorb!

By Christina Wei on 9/26/2020

Good.

By Ivonne on 9/20/2020

I am a new beginner , just bought my first sowing machine. This course has been a very good starter for me. It is very easy to follow instructions and explains all the components of how to start learning using the sowing machine. Thank you.

By Kammy Rogers on 9/16/2020

Yes it was a good match for me. The instructors were very informative. I enjoy the class very much.

By Oneisha Green on 9/15/2020

It is a good reinforcement for what I already know. I cannot wait for the next lesson.

By Linda Story on 9/12/2020

Loving this course and feeling empowered like I can actually do this.