Sewing Machine 101: Make Your First Dress

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Sewing Machine 101: Make Your First Dress provided by Domestika is a comprehensive online course. Sewing Machine 101: Make Your First Dress is taught by Juliet Uzor. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Domestika. The course is taught in Englishand is $9.00. Visit the course page at Domestika for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Learn how to use a sewing machine and start creating unique outfits from scratch

    • Introduction
    • Becoming Familiar with Sewing Techniques
    • Preparing the Fabric
    • Sewing the Garment
    • Taking Your Garment to the Next Level
    • Final project
    Creating your own clothes with a sewing machine is a powerful skill. It’s an opportunity to free yourself from the fast fashion industry by making unique clothes that fit your body type. Juliet Uzor is a self-taught dressmaker who is passionate about showing others how to make bespoke sewn outfits.

    In this course, discover how to create a unique, made-to-measure dress from scratch. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, moving from the basics to creating the final finishes for your garment. See how to adapt a pattern to your size and learn Juliet’s tips and tricks for kickstarting your clothes-sewing journey.

Syllabus
    • Influences
    • About Me
    • What Will We Do in This Course?
    • Seam Finishes
    • First Steps for Sewing
    • Getting to Know the Sewing Machine
    • Tools and Materials
    • Main Stitches
    • Preparing the Sewing Pattern
    • Choosing the Fabric and Preparing to Sew 1
    • Choosing the Fabric and Preparing to Sew 2
    • Fuse Interfacing to Facings and Finish Raw Edges
    • Sewing the Bodice 1
    • Sewing the Bodice 2
    • Sewing the Bodice 3
    • Preparing the Skirt 1
    • Preparing the Skirt 2
    • Preparing the Skirt 3
    • Neckline Finishing 1
    • Neckline Finishing 2
    • Buttons and Buttonholes
    • Finishing Touches 1
    • Finishing Touches 2
    • Tips for Varying the Sewing Pattern
    • Tips for Matching Bold and Patterned Fabric
    • Common Sewing Machine Issues
    • Sewing Machine 101: Make Your First Dress