Online Sewing Class – Free

Welcome to the Online Sewing Class site! If you want to learn how to sew, this is the site for you! This choosing a sewing machine to creating your first skirt, and more. Take this free online sewing class to learn all you need to know. This site is your one stop shop for tips, advice and video instruction on sewing.

The objective of this site is to break sewing down into simple steps so that you can learn foundation techniques one at a time. 

Online sewing classes can help you to get started if you can not take an in person class, or if you want to just get started and give it a try. Maybe you have your mother’s old sewing machine and you have no idea how to thread the needle or the bobbin. We will show you here!

Of course it is always nice to be shown by a real person, however this class can be a great starting point for you to learn the basics without leaving your home and without paying an instructor.

The main goal of these online sewing lessons is to help you to become confident using a sewing machine and to obtain the skills to complete simple projects. After completing all of the lessons you should have the confidence and skill to teach yourself from other instructional sites, books or videos showing more advanced projects or techniques.

Follow the lesson plan to be straight on your way to becoming a master seamstress!

Lessons

• Online Sewing Class: Making a Pinnifore Dress
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• Lesson #7: Online Sewing Class: Measure Twice, Cut Once
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• Lesson #6: Sewing in a Straight Line
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• Lesson #5: Using your Sewing Machine (Tips and Safety)
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• Lesson #4: Threading a Sewing Machine
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• Lesson #3: Basic Hand Stitches (Video)
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• Lesson #2: Assembling your Sewing Kit
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• Lesson #1: Choosing a Sewing Machine
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Electives

• Online Sewing Class: Selecting the Appropriate Needle and Thread
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• Online Sewing Class: Working with Silk
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Projects

• Online Sewing Class Project: Make Your Own Fitted Pants – Part 2
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• Online Sewing Class Project: Make Your Own Fitted Pants – Part 1
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• Online Sewing Class Project: Create a Maxi Dress from a Sheet
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• Online Sewing Class Project: Make Your Own Flannel Pants
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• Online Sewing Class Project: Simple Sewing Project – Cushion Cover (Video)
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Online Sewing Class: Sewing Tips and Tricks

• Pillowcases – Purchase good quality, fancy pillowcases from second hand stores then cut and shape them to use as a sewing machine cover. You can also use these for doll clothes, children’s clothes, cute purses and bags, or whatever you can think of!
• Pattern Storage – Use the plastic bag from new pillowcases to store your patterns. This provides a great container that is big enough for the patterns and you can also see through to see the contents.
• Buttons – Before tossing out old clothes, snip off the buttons, zippers, and other viable pieces and store to use in your sewing projects.
• Empty Pill Bottles – Use empty pill bottles to store pins, needles, buttons and other sewing supplies.
• Pattern Templates – You can use old x-ray films for pattern templates. You can easily sew through them.
• Crepe Paper- You can use crepe paper to put on top of fleece or other textured material to keep the fabric from getting caught in the feed dog or presser foot on the sewing machine. Just sew through it then tear it off when finished. The paper helps keeps fibers from getting caught in the feed.
• Hardware Parts – Use a mechanics magnet for picking up needles and pins. Use large washers to use as pattern weights.
• Sewing Table – Tape a cloth tape measure to the edge of your sewing table. Tape one to the top and the side for an even more useful measurement guide while you are sewing.
• Baby Food Containers – Use plastic or glass baby food containers to store your sewing supplies. These jars also stack very neatly and can look really great when stored away.

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Online Sewing Class osture, breaks, stretching and taking care of yourself while sewing

When you are working on sewing projects or any crafts, really, it is important that you are mindful of how your body feels as you are working. It is easy to get really caught up and involved in a project and the next thing you know, your arms and neck are killing you, you are dehydrated and you’re starving. Keep the following in mind as you are working to ensure that you aren’t doing yourself harm while crating fabulous projects!

• Take lots of breaks – I will often set a timer in the kitchen or another room… one that won’t stop going off until I actually walk in there and turn it off. This helps me to force myself into breaks.
• During your breaks, stretch! – Its also good to have a timer to ensure that you stretch for at least 5 minutes. Also, hold your stretches for 5 – 20 second intervals for the best results. There are so many great places on youtube to see excellent neck and shoulder stretches, but I have included my favorites below.
• Drink your water – Keep a large container nearby and make sure that you drink frequently. Its so easy to forget that our bodies are made mostly of water, and its so important to keep hydrated throughout the day.
• Stop and Eat! – This one seems so obvious, but if you have done much sewing or general crafting you are probably chuckling right now thinking of how easy it is to forget to take a break for lunch.
• Work in a comfortable well lit space – There is no need to strain your eyes working in the dark. Also make sure you have a comfortable chair and that it is high enough so that your neck isn’t straining to work on your project.

Here are a couple of helpful stretching videos:

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Online Sewing Class: Choosing a Sewing Machine

Having the top notch most expensive sewing machine is not important when you are a beginning sewer. However, to complete any Free Online Sewing Class you will need a machine of some sort to complete the exercises.

You really just need a decent machine that does a few basic stitches, can go in reverse (yes you’ll need to go in reverse!) and is easy to operate. Even if you have money to burn, we recommend that you get a modest machine in the $100 range, run it into the ground, and then upgrade when you are more experienced. Video Review of Machines

If you do have to buy a machine, look for the following characteristics:

• Make sure that you get a “real” machine. To complete even the basic projects in this course you’ll need a machine that has a variety of stitches and is sturdy and well built.
• You need a straight stitch, a zigzag stitch, and a buttonhole.
• You don’t need a machine with a screen or one that interfaces with a computer.
• It is preferable to get a machine with metal parts inside and where the bobin sits in a metal case. However, as a beginner it is okay to get a machine with plastic parts. Plastic bobbin can lead to tension problems later.
• Avoid machines where the thread spool sits on its side. Get one where the thread sits upright on top of the machine.
• It is better to have a machine with an upright foot pedal rather than an angled one.

Our favorite machine can be purchased on Amazon with Free Shipping!

Joann Fabrics has an awesome tool to determine the best machine for you based on your price range, your skill level and the projects you would like to complete. However, based on what we know about beginning sewing and what kind of machine you need to complete these lessons, we can also give you the quick and dirty list here.

Sewing Machines Recommended for Beginning Sewers

Check out this video review for more information

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Online Sewing Class: Assemble your sewing kit.

In addition to getting a decent sewing machine to complete the Sewing Classes Online, stocking up on quality supplies is also a great way to make your beginning sewing adventure fun and as painless as possible.

As with any project or hobby from car repair to golfing to scuba diving, having great tools and equipment means a more enjoyable experience. You can buy most of the supplies at your local fabric store, or you can just get them online. You’ll see that if any experienced sewer sees you picking out these tools, they will give you a wink and a thumbs up for making such good choices.

• Fabric/Dressmaker’s Scissors – This is where you really want to invest. I can’t even begin to describe the value in having a good pair of scissors. You need them.
• Smaller embroidery scissors – Its also good to have a nice pair of smaller scissors for snipping thread and cleaning up. Using your large cutting scissors for these smaller tasks can be a little awkward, so the smaller scissors just make things easier.
• Chako Liner – Pens, pencils and markers just don’t flow on fabric. This little tool is amazing for marking your measurement lines. Make sure to get a color that contrasts with your fabric so you can see it! We recommend getting a dark and a light.
• Iron and Ironing Board – Your 4th most important tool is an iron. You don’t have to make a big investment, but make sure that your iron produces lots of steam.
• Calculator – You will need to perform simple calculations when figuring out sizing on your patterns.
  
• Seam ripper
• Yellow pins (long)
• Long Ruler or Yard stick
• Sewing measuring tape
• Thread (it is important to get good thread. Gutterman is a great brand. Get 100% polyester)
• Machine Needles (Universal – size 70 or 80)
• Hand needles
• Safety Pins
• Machine Oil to care for your sewing machine
• muslin fabric or scraps for practicing
• Cotton fabric (see each individual project for specific fabric types)
• Grabbit magnetic pin cushion (this is a fantastic time saving tool)
• Regular pin cushion (like the tomato… its easy to take pins out of the tomato, then drop them on to the Grabbit as you are working)

This list covers the basics however you may need additional supplies based on a specific project.

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