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Beginner Course Bundle

$339.30

This 3 course bundle will teach you the fundamentals of sewing, each course building on the last. When you purchase all 3 as a bundle, you can save an additional 10%. Enjoy lifetime access to your online courses and communities. Backed by our 30 day money-back guarantee. Includes these courses:

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  • $134.10
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For new sewists, this is the ultimate course bundle. With over 18 hours of course instruction, these 3 courses will teach you the fundamentals of sewing, each course building on the last. In the process, you’ll sew a comfy PJ set sized to your own unique body.

When you purchase all 3 courses as a bundle, you can save an additional 10%. That’s an additional discount on top of any current sales.

Enjoy lifetime access to your online courses and communities. Backed by our 30 day money-back guarantee.

Need a different bundle of courses?

You can pick and choose and still get a bulk discount with our Build-Your-Own Course Bundle.

Details on the 3 Included Beginner Courses

for complete beginners

Intro to Sewing

What kind of machine should I get? How do I use it? What in the world is a bobbin? You’ll know all these answers and more by the end of this course – you’ll be a competent sewing machine operator!

But that’s not all. You’ll learn all about fabric during a virtual field trip to a fabric shop, and understand what all those charts and symbols mean on a sewing pattern.

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

What kind of machine should I get? How do I use it? What in the world is a bobbin? And how do I troubleshoot wonky stitching and jumbled-up thread? You’ll know all these answers and more by the end of this module – you’ll be a competent sewing machine operator!

Your Basic Sewing Toolkit

A list of every tool and supply you’ll need to begin, as well as why you’ll need them.

Tips for Setting Up Your Sewing Space

Tour Meg’s beautiful home sewing studio and learn how she creates a cozy environment that is both useful and peaceful – no matter the size of your space. 

All About Fabric

What’s the difference between wovens, knits, rayons, linens, cottons, etc.? What type should I look for? By the end of our virtual field trip to Mulberry Silks in Carrboro, North Carolina, you’ll feel confident in your ability to choose the right fabric for your first project.

How to Use Sewing Patterns

Learn how to read a sewing pattern info sheet, how to take your measurements and choose your size, how to cut your pattern sheets, and much more.

Skills learned:

  • How to confidently operate & maintain a sewing machine
  • Assembling a basic sewing toolkit & how to use each tool
  • How to set up your sewing space
  • Understanding fabric anatomy
  • How to choose the right kind of fabric for your projects
  • Properly preparing your fabric for cutting
  • How to read a sewing pattern info sheet
  • Demystifying sewing pattern symbols
  • How to take your own measurements & choose your size
  • How to work with both PDF and printed patterns

What’s included:

  • 6 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops

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Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

What kind of machine should I get? How do I use it? What in the world is a bobbin? And how do I troubleshoot wonky stitching and jumbled-up thread? You’ll know all these answers and more by the end of this module – you’ll be a competent sewing machine operator!

Your Basic Sewing Toolkit

A list of every tool and supply you’ll need to begin, as well as why you’ll need them.

Tips for Setting Up Your Sewing Space

Tour Meg’s beautiful home sewing studio and learn how she creates a cozy environment that is both useful and peaceful – no matter the size of your space. 

All About Fabric

What’s the difference between wovens, knits, rayons, linens, cottons, etc.? What type should I look for? By the end of our virtual field trip to Mulberry Silks in Carrboro, North Carolina, you’ll feel confident in your ability to choose the right fabric for your first project.

How to Use Sewing Patterns

Learn how to read a sewing pattern info sheet, how to take your measurements and choose your size, how to cut your pattern sheets, and much more.

Skills learned:

  • How to confidently operate & maintain a sewing machine
  • Assembling a basic sewing toolkit & how to use each tool
  • How to set up your sewing space
  • Understanding fabric anatomy
  • How to choose the right kind of fabric for your projects
  • Properly preparing your fabric for cutting
  • How to read a sewing pattern info sheet
  • Demystifying sewing pattern symbols
  • How to take your own measurements & choose your size
  • How to work with both PDF and printed patterns

What’s included:

  • 6 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops

the nocturne pants

Sewing Basics 1

Project: Sew the Nocturne Pajama Pants

Pajama pants are the BEST first project – low stakes, very useful, and a perfect form of self-care. The Nocturne Pajama Pants are perfect for loungewear, but depending on the fabric you choose, you can also wear them out and about. The pants feature a simple, comfortable paper bag waist, with the option of a lower rise, basic elastic waistband. The pockets, of course, are deep and luxurious.

Skills learned:

  • How to choose fabric
  • How to take your measurements and choose your size
  • How to lengthen or shorten a pattern
  • How to choose between elastic types
  • Working with notches
  • Understanding fabric anatomy
  • How to properly iron and press
  • Confidently cut out your fabric
  • Pinning 101
  • How to sew straight and curved seams
  • How to finish your seams so they don’t unravel
  • How to sew an elastic waistband
  • How to hem pants

What’s included:

  • 6 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Nocturne Pants PDF pattern
  • Pattern pieces shipped to your door
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops

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Skills learned:

  • How to choose fabric
  • How to take your measurements and choose your size
  • How to lengthen or shorten a pattern
  • How to choose between elastic types
  • Working with notches
  • Understanding fabric anatomy
  • How to properly iron and press
  • Confidently cut out your fabric
  • Pinning 101
  • How to sew straight and curved seams
  • How to finish your seams so they don’t unravel
  • How to sew an elastic waistband
  • How to hem pants

What’s included:

  • 6 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Nocturne Pants PDF pattern
  • Pattern pieces shipped to your door
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops

the nocturne top

Sewing Basics 2

Project: Learn to sew an easy top

The Nocturne Top’s distinctive notched and gathered yoke can just as easily be paired with jeans as it can be with pajama pants. This cozy, pullover top with a slight high-low hem can be made with short or long sleeves depending on the season.

Skills learned:

  • Taking proper measurements and choosing a size
  • Lengthening and shortening a pattern
  • The benefits of making a muslin
  • How to sew a yoke
  • How to sew a notched collar
  • How to sew gathers
  • How to set in and sew sleeves

What’s included:

  • Over 6 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Nocturne Top PDF pattern
  • Pattern pieces shipped to your door
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops

See More Details

Skills learned:

  • Taking proper measurements and choosing a size
  • Lengthening and shortening a pattern
  • The benefits of making a muslin
  • How to sew a yoke
  • How to sew a notched collar
  • How to sew gathers
  • How to set in and sew sleeves

What’s included:

  • Over 6 hours of video instruction
  • Lifetime membership in our private, online support group
  • Nocturne Top PDF pattern
  • Pattern pieces shipped to your door
  • Exclusive discounts at our favorite fabric shops
Skill Level

Beginner, Confident Beginner

Garment Type

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Skill Level

Beginner

Skill Level

Beginner, Confident Beginner

PDF Pattern Included?

Yes

Garment Type

,

Skill Level

Beginner, Confident Beginner

Garment Type

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PDF Pattern Included?

yes