Online Class: Sewing 101
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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29Exams &
Assignments -
6,463Students
have taken this course -
10Hours
average time -
1.0CEUs
Course Description
Embark on a Tailored Adventure: Master the Craft of Personalized Sewing!
What is it that captivates us about clothing? Is it the vibrant colors that paint our world? The intricate designs that mirror our personalities? Or that elusive, perfect fit that feels like a whispered secret between fabric and skin?
The quest for the 'perfect' outfit often ends in a compromise. You'll find colors that evoke emotions, designs that resonate with your style, but the fit? That’s the trickiest of all. Every human silhouette tells a unique story, yet mass-produced clothing rarely celebrates this diversity. They're created for the 'average', and if your body doesn’t conform to these norms, that chic outfit might hang on you like a misfit melody. But here’s the silver lining - the power to change this rests in your hands, or rather, your fingertips. Enter the enchanting realm of sewing!
Contrary to popular belief, crafting your own wardrobe isn’t a Herculean task. This course isn't just a mere instruction manual; it's a journey. Starting from the basics - choosing the right fabric that speaks to your soul, decoding the mysterious symbols on pattern envelopes, and getting intimately acquainted with your sewing machine. And, as you delve deeper, you'll discover the joys of piecing together a garment, stitch by stitch.
Imagine this: Your maiden venture into this craft will be a cozy pair of pajamas, introducing you to the foundational techniques. From there, you'll ascend to constructing an elegant jacket, and a sleek skirt showcasing a flawless centered zipper. Your odyssey will continue through the meticulous world of shirts and blouses, mastering the finesse required for crisp cuffs, graceful collars, and those dainty buttons and buttonholes. And the grand finale? A pair of trousers tailored to drape you perfectly.
By the culmination of this course, you'll not only understand patterns but make them dance to your tune. The clothes you craft will not just be garments; they will be extensions of your essence.
So, don a cloak of enthusiasm and let your creativity flow. Spotted an ensemble in a store that you adored but couldn’t wear? Find a kindred pattern and let us guide you in reshaping it into a masterpiece that’s uniquely yours.
The world of custom clothing beckons. Are you ready to stitch your story?
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson One: Sewing Basics
• Pins, Needles and Thread
• Scissors for cutting, clipping and other cutting tools
• The Importance of Pressing
• Staying Organized 45 Total Points
- Lesson 1 Video
- Lesson discussions: Sewing; Reasons for Taking this Course
- Complete Assignment: An Introduction
- Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson Two: Your Sewing Machine
• Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
• Bobbins and Their Problems
• Maintenance Additional lesson topics: Types of Sewing Machine Feet 70 Total Points
- Lesson 2 Video
- Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson Three: Fabric
• Warp, Weft, Nap, Right vs. Wrong Side
• Selvage
• Choosing Fabric for Your Garment
• Tricky Fabrics to Sew 75 Total Points
- Lesson 3 Video
- Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson Four: All About Patterns
• Deciphering the Pattern Envelope
• Fabric Plus the Extras
• Layout Deciphered 40 Total Points
- Lesson 4 Video
- Lesson discussions: Projects
- Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson Five: Hand Sewing
• Basting
• Hemming
• Buttons
• Decorative Touches 75 Total Points
- Lesson 5 Video
- Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson Six: Pattern Adjustments
• Adjusting Tops
• Adjusting Pants and Skirts
• Fitting a Pattern, Muslin Mockup 45 Total Points
- Lesson 6 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson Seven: Pattern Layout
• Choosing the right pieces
• What the markings mean
• Cutting out the pattern 65 Total Points
- Lesson 7 Video
- Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson Eight: Sewing Pajamas
• Seam Allowances/Finishes
• Sleeves, Gathered, or Straps
• Elastic
• Hems 70 Total Points
- Lesson 8 Video
- Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson Nine: Sewing an Unlined Jacket
• Pattern Alterations
• Button Loop
• Collar/Lapel/Facing
• Button
• Hem 60 Total Points
- Lesson 9 Video
- Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Sewing a Skirt – Part 1
• Pattern Layout
• Marking
• Darts 65 Total Points
- Lesson 10 Video
- Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11: Sewing a Skirt - Part II
• Center Zipper, Finishing
• Waistband Facing, Interfacing
• Hems Around Vents 55 Total Points
- Lesson 11 Video
- Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
Lesson 12: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse – Part I
• Interfacing
• Shoulder Seams
• Collar
• Cuffs 70 Total Points
- Lesson 12 Video
- Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam
Lesson 13: Sewing a Shirt or Blouse - Part II
• Buttonholes
• Sleeves
• Hems Additional lesson topics: How to Sew Blouses 70 Total Points
- Lesson 13 Video
- Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam
Lesson 14: Sewing Pants – Part I
• Pattern Marking
• Center Front
• Inner/Outer Leg Seams
• Lapped Zipper 75 Total Points
- Lesson 14 Video
- Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam
Lesson 15: Sewing Pants – Part II
• Waistband
• Hem – Machine Blindstitch 136 Total Points
- Lesson 15 Video
- Lesson discussions: Challenges; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
- Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam
- Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize sewing basics.
- Identify your sewing machine.
- Describe fabric.
- Describe all about patterns.
- Demonstrate hand sewing.
- Demonstrate pattern adjustments.
- Demonstrate pattern layout.
- Demonstrate sewing pajamas.
- Demonstrate sewing an unlined jacket.
- Demonstrate sewing a skirt.
- Demonstrate sewing a shirt or blouse.
- Demonstrate sewing pants.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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