Let's LearnTo Sew

Never touched a sewing machine? By the end of this course, you'll have finished three real projects — and the confidence to start your own.

Taught by Margaret Smith, who's spent 15+ years teaching hundreds of students to sew with confidence — in her studio, in fabric stores, and now, right from your own home.

55 bite-sized video lessons. 3 finished projects. Lifetime access. Learn at your own pace, with zero pressure and zero guesswork.

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Meet Your Instructor 

Margaret Smith — Professional Seamstress & Sewing Instructor

Margaret has more than 15 years of experience teaching students how to sew with confidence. She's helped hundreds of students — from complete beginners to experienced sewists — master new techniques through clear, practical, step-by-step instruction.

Her teaching style is encouraging, beginner-friendly, and focused on helping you build real confidence at your own pace. Whether you're learning the basics or tackling more advanced techniques, Margaret's goal is simple: help you feel confident and excited to sew.

Course Description

Want to start sewing but need a helping hand with the basics?

We'll start from the beginning, so don't worry if you've never sewn before. And if you've been sewing for a while but without much guidance or a strong technical focus, you'll notice your skills and finished projects improve significantly.

We'll start by taking a quick look at the sewing machine and the tools used in sewing. You'll learn various stitches and seam finishes, and we'll have plenty of time to sew! By the end of the course, you'll feel confident enough to tackle those projects you've been dreaming about.

What am I going to get from this course?

• Over 50 lectures and 2 hours of video
• Sewing machine basics
• How to thread your machine
• How to make a bobbin
• Cutting out fabric
• Pinning fabric to get it ready to sew
• Sewing in a straight line
• A multitude of stitches and seam finishes
• The 4 basic seams, sewn correctly
• How to choose fabric and care for it
• How to choose thread
• How to use a pattern book
• How to read a sewing pattern
• And much more!
  
  

Who is this course for?

• Anyone who wants to learn how to sew, starting from zero
• Self-taught sewists who want to fill in the gaps
• Anyone looking to brush up on their skills and learn new ones

The Four Projects You'll Complete

1. A pillowcase with a contrasting band
2. An envelope-style throw pillow
3. A makeup brush/pencil case
4. Reversible Apron

Why Online Works

No need to travel to a class or work around someone else's schedule. With this online course, you can watch the video lessons on your laptop, tablet, or phone — whenever you like, as many times as you like.

Let your favorite spot with internet access become your classroom!

This course follows the same format Margaret has used to teach hundreds of people how to sew — in her studio, fabric stores, and schools — for over 15 years. It works.

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Course Curriculum 

1. Welcome: Get oriented, meet the community, and gather your supplies before we start sewing.

• Welcome and Group Invitation (FREE PREVIEW)
• Welcome Video
• Supplies Sewing 101 (FREE PREVIEW)
• Supply List (FREE PREVIEW)

2. Getting to Know Your Machine. Learn every part of your machine so nothing feels mysterious anymore.

• Machine Parts (FREE PREVIEW)
• The Parts of A Sewing Machine

3. Setting Up A Sewing Machine. By the end of this section, your machine will be threaded, loaded, and ready to sew — no more guessing.

• Threading A Sewing Machine and Winding A Bobbin (FREE PREVIEW)
• How To Use An Automatic Needle Threader
• How To Use Your Foot Pedal and Control the Speed of the Machine

4. Fabric Basics: Learn to choose and prep fabric with confidence before you ever cut into it.

• Fabric Basics
• Identifying the Right and Wrong Side of Fabric
• Pinning

5. Thread: Pick the right thread every time, no more guessing at the store.

• Thread Color
• How To Choose The Correct Type Of Thread

6. Sewing Pattern Basics: Read any pattern envelope or pattern book without feeling lost.

• How To Use A Pattern Book
• How To Read A Sewing Pattern Envelope

7. Core Sewing Skills: Build the hands-on skills you'll use in every project from here forward.

• Stitch Practice Worksheet
• How to Sew Corners
• Sewing Corners: Learning to Pivot Worksheet
• Sewing Curves Practice Worksheet
• Magnetic Seam Guide (FREE PREVIEW)
• How to Back-Stitch
• How To Sew A Seam
• The Four Basic Sewing Seams
• Using Pinking Shears
• Sewing A French Seam
• Stitches: Stay-Stitching, Basting Stitch, and Easing
• Pressing A Seam

8. Project 1: Pillowcase with Contrasting Band. Your first finished project — a pillowcase you'll actually use.

• Pillowcase Band
• Pillowcase Main Body
• Attaching Band
• Pillowcase Printable Instructions
• Ironing The Back Seams
• Sewing The Back Edges

9. Project 2: Envelope-Style Throw Pillow. A second project that builds on everything you've learned so far.

• Pinning The Pillow Together
• Sewing The Pillow Together
• Inserting The Pillow Form
• Printable Instructions for Envelope Pillow Cover

10. Project 3: Makeup Brush / Pencil Case. Your final project, ready to use or give as a gift.

• Practice Prep
• Supplies
• Fabric Prep
• Pinning The Fabric
• Sewing The Fabric Together
• Closing The Opening
• Practice

11. Machine Care. Keep your machine running smoothly long after the course ends.

• Needle Buying Guide
• Changing the Needle On A Sewing Machine

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the course take to complete? That's up to you! The course is broken into manageable, bite-sized lessons you can take at a pace that suits you. There's no deadline, so you can fit it around your other commitments, and you can revisit lessons any time you need a refresher.

What if I buy the course and change my mind? Your purchase is backed by a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If the class isn't what you expected, simply request a refund within the first 30 days.

What if I get stuck during the course? Don't worry, I'll be there to help and encourage you. Enrollment includes access to a private, students-only Facebook group to share your work and get feedback from me and your classmates from all over the world. If you're not on Facebook, you're free to contact me any time with questions.

Student Reviews

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★★★★★ First time sewing ever! — Sara Heinle[Insert photo of Sara's finished pillowcase/pillow/pouch]"This course was fantastic! I was able to finish it over three days doing lessons and projects after work. I love all my projects! I'm giving the pillowcase to my sister, made a burlap envelope pillow for myself, and made the makeup roll for a friend! I was really intimidated by sewing before I started this course, and Margaret made it super approachable. I can't wait to start my next project! I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn."

★★★★★ All the basics — Mary Hill[Insert photo if available]"Margaret does a great job covering all the basics and much more. The fabric information was especially helpful to me."

★★★★★ Love it! Thank you!! — Jessica Barst[Insert photo if available]"I haven't even finished the class yet but just wanted to let you know I am loving the class and have already learned SO much! I have always been intimidated by my sewing machine and have never felt confident trying to use it to sew anything, until now! Thank you for the detailed step-by-step lessons — great tips for buying fabric, pinning, and especially sewing in a straight line. I can't wait to finish all the projects :)"

If you're ready to start sewing with confidence, this course is for you.

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