Craft & Maker

Sewing & Garment Construction

Sew clothes you actually want to wear

12 lessons4 modules10h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This beginner course teaches the complete garment-construction workflow used by home and indie sewists: setting up and troubleshooting a sewing machine, decoding tissue patterns and ease, selecting and preparing fabric, and assembling clothing with clean seam finishes. Each module ends in a real project so theory turns into a wearable result. By the end you can sew a lined tote, an elastic-waist skirt, and a basic woven top with darts, a zipper, and a hem.

Curriculum

Module 1: The Machine, Tools, and Your First Seams3 lessons

Anatomy of a Sewing Machine and a Starter ToolkitPreview45m
Threading, Tension, and Stitch Settings🔒45m
Straight and Curved Seams with Accurate Allowance🔒50m

Module 2: Patterns, Measurements, and Fabric Selection3 lessons

Decoding a Commercial Pattern Envelope🔒45m
Taking Measurements and Choosing Your Size🔒50m
Fabric Fiber, Weight, Grain, and Pre-Treatment🔒50m

Module 3: Core Construction Techniques and Seam Finishes3 lessons

Darts, Pressing, and Shaping Flat Fabric🔒45m
Professional Seam Finishes🔒50m
Zippers, Waistbands, and Closures🔒55m

Module 4: Three Wearable Projects from Start to Finish3 lessons

Project One: The Lined Tote Bag🔒50m
Project Two: The Elastic-Waist Skirt🔒55m
Project Three: The Darted Woven Top🔒1h 0m