1. Lesson One – Sewing Basics
a. Pins, Needles, and Thread
b. Cutting Tools and other Tools
c. The Importance of Pressing
d. Staying Organized
2. Lesson Two – Your Sewing Machine
a. Types of Sewing Machines
b. Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
c. Bobbin Problems – The Perfect Stitch
d. Maintenance
3. Lesson Three – Fabric
a. Types of Fabric
b. Warp, weft, nap, right vs. wrong side
c. Choosing fabric for your garment
d. Tricky Fabrics to sew
4. Lesson Four – All About Patterns
a.
Choosing a Pattern
b.
Deciphering the Pattern Envelope
c.
Fabric plus the extras
d.
Layout deciphered
5. Lesson Five – Hand Sewing
a.
Basting
b.
Hemming
c.
Buttons
d.
Decorative Touches |
6. Lesson Six – Special Fabrics a. Heavy Fabrics - Denim b. Fancy Fabrics – Lace, Satin, Velvet c. Plaids, Stripes, Napped fabrics d. Microfiber, fake fur, fleece, 7. Lesson Seven – Pattern Adjustments a. Basic pattern adjustments b. Fitting a pattern, muslin mockup c. Adjusting tops d. Adjusting pants/skirts 8. Lesson Eight – Sewing Pajamas a. Seam allowances/finishes b. Sleeves, gathered or straps c. Elastic d. Hems 9. Lesson Nine – Sewing an Unlined Jacket a. Shawl collar vs. notched collar b. Bound Seam/Finished Seam c. Topstitching d. Lengths/Hem 10. Lesson Ten – Sewing a Shirt Part I a. Pocket Placement b. Collar c. Interfacing d. Darts |