Sewing Techniques | Beginner

Do you want to build up your sewing skills from the very beginning?
In this course, you will learn the most important sewing techniques in a structured way. Step by step you will create different exercises and samples to really get the techniques into your hands. From making seams and hems to inserting zippers and collars – by the end of this course you will have a solid foundation to finish garments in a professional way.

This course is especially designed for beginners who want to become more confident with the sewing machine and discover the essential sewing techniques.

First class
Explanation about how to use the sewing machine, introduction of the different feet types of the sewing machine (how and when to use), what is the grain line, exercise to learn how to sew straight and zigzag on the edge, how to sew a plain seam, french seam, flat felled seam, bound seam, corners outward/ inwards, dart stitching, curved seam.

Second class
Different hem finishings (single fold, double fold, faced hem, curved hem, corner finishing of the hem in two variations, pin hem.)

Third class
How to set in sleeves in two variations, sleeve with a surplus (Colbert or jacket sleeve) and normal shirt and t-shirt sleeve. Hem finishings (rolled hem (with hand), blind hem, bound hem.)

Fourth class
How to do gathering on a garment and finishing with the waistband, finishing an elasticated waistband. How to make a round and V-shape neck-facing.  

Fifth class
Zipper and closure: invisible zipper with facing finishing, the lapped zipper, and standard zipper with the waistband.

Sixth class
Sewing a shirt collar, stitching a buttonhole placket, and making the buttonholes. 

Classes are provided in English and Dutch.

Self Scheduling
First, purchase your desired course/package. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive your login details to access our scheduling page. Once logged in, you can choose the dates and times that work best for you

INCLUDED
Practice materials, instruction book with images, tea and coffee