Try online sewing classes to make your clothes fit you perfectly.
Whether you want to start to do your own alterations, learn basic pattern drafting or become fabric savvy, there are online sewing classes for you to watch at your own convenience.
Draft your own basic skirt pattern
If you have ever wanted to make your own patterns but don’t know where to start, I have an easy method to make a custom-sized skirt!
- No more grading between pattern sizes or guessing what size to make
- Make a “size you” skirt pattern using just a few of your body measurements.
- Instructional video on how to draft the skirt pattern
- Written instructions on how to sew it.
Find out more about the skirt drafting online workshop here.
Online Sewing Classes: Fabric 101
If you are new to sewing or would like to learn more about fabrics and how to best use them, check out his course from Rebecca Page Patterns. I’m one of a few guest instructors in this course, be sure to check it out if you need to upgrade your fabric knowledge. Find out more about the Fabric 101 Course.
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Sewing e-books
I have an ebook for people who know how to sew a straight line and want to get started altering their own clothes, The Beginner Sewist’s Guide to Hemming. This is a downloadable PDF guide that covers how to do a basic hem two different ways plus two articles from the blog on doing a Euro hem and a cuffed hem all in one convenient ad-free guide. $7 US.
For intermediate sewists, I have created a Dress Alterations Ebook. This ebook is a PDF of three tutorials to get you started altering dresses to fit you, in your own style so you can start to be your own tailor. It covers how to fit and sew contour darts, change a zipper back dress into a corset back, and how to take in a skirt over the hips. $6 US.
Online sewing community
I have also started a closed Facebook group, Sew and Alter Clothes you Love to wear. Connect with other sewists, share ideas and tips with others who love to sew clothes. Click here to request access to the group.