Description
Ready to explore a new craft? Learn to sew with author, designer and sewing expert Sara Alm in this comprehensive beginner’s class. Sara will guide you through all the basics, from essential tools and materials to choosing patterns, cutting and marking fabric and so much more. You’ll make a simple tote bag and stylish dress — even if you’ve never sewn before — and acquire a full set of garment-making skills that you can apply to any project. Your sewing journey is just getting started!
* Important Pattern Information
The dress sewing pattern on which this class is partially based — McCall’s 7120 —is not included with your purchase.
Supplies Needed
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that we may receive a small commission when you purchase products through the links on this website.
Farbic Shears
Hand Sewing Needles
Seam Gauge
Sewing Machine Needles 90/14
Straight Pins
Small Scissors
Tape Measure
Overview
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- What You Need: Essentials
- What You Need: Patterns
- What You Need: Fabrics
- What You Need: Interfacing
- What You Need: Notions
- Practice: Machine Threading & Operating
- Practice: Stitches & Seams
- Method: Grain Line & Pattern Layout
- Method: Cutting & Marking
- Make It: Tote Bag Part 1
- Make It: Tote Bag Part 2
- Make It: Easy Dress: Working With the Pattern
- Make It: Easy Dress: Darts, Shoulder Seams & Neckline Facing
- Make It: Easy Dress: Attaching the Neckline Facing
- Make It: Easy Dress: Side Seams, Pockets & Armhole Facings
- Make It: Easy Dress: Hem & Belt
- What's Next: Future Projects & Zipper How-To
Taught by
Sara Alm
