Master the sewing basics
Does this sound familiar?
- You’ve been looking for a good resource to get you started, but you feel overwhelmed hunting for helpful blogs and videos
- You have a sewing machine collecting dust because you’re too afraid to thread it up and try it out
- You looked at some sewing instructions and immediately felt like you were reading a foreign language…like what the heck does basting mean?
- You took a peek at a sewing pattern and wondered what all those lines and symbols meant and whether they were all essential
- You can’t find easy and cute patterns to start with and you don’t want to make a pillowcase or an apron
- You feel completely lost on which fabrics to choose for your sewing projects
- You want to master the sewing basics and begin making the projects of your dreams
Then you're in the right spot!
Imagine if you could confidently...
Thread Your Machine
Pick the perfect fabric
Buy The Right Sewing Tools
Sew all the basic stitches
Sew a bucket hat
read a sewing pattern
Stop wasting your time scouring the internet for how to do all of these things.
This course bundles everything you need to know to become a confident sewer into one place.
Master the Sewing Basics
& sew your first project
$80
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49
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11 video lessons with closed captioning
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Go at your own pace
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Downloadable lesson slides
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An exclusive community to chat with
other students and your teacher -
Blake bucket hat & Camille beret patterns included
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Fabric decision maker guide that helps
you choose the perfect fabric -
Sewing tools shopping list
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24/7 access to the course
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Lifetime access + updates
ON Sale
What you will learn during this beginner sewing course
All the parts of your sewing machine and how to thread it.
What sewing tools you actually need and where to buy them.
All the fundamental stitches needed for sewing.
How to decipher sewing lingo and what it all means.
How to choose the perfect fabric for your project.
All the markings on sewing patterns & how to use them.
You’ll take all that knowledge and sew either this bucket hat or a beret to finish the course!
What are the lessons in the course?
We’ll talk about all the necessary tools to get sewing, plus some bonus tools that make sewing easier. I even have a printable sewing tool list to bring with you while shopping.
Your sewing machine is your best friend, and it’s time to get to know it better. I’ll talk about all the machine parts and recommend a sewing machine if you still need to purchase one.
When you first start sewing, threading up your machine is one of the most daunting tasks. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to thread your bobbin and machine step-by-step. I’ll also show you how to change your needle and the different settings on the machine.
This lesson is about breaking down the most common sewing vocabulary you will hear repeatedly. So, if you’re wondering what basting, ease, lining, and pivot mean, this is the lesson for you!
In this lesson, we’ll cover all the basic stitches you need to know to sew pretty much any sewing project. There’s a printable worksheet to practice sewing lines and curves to help you get comfortable with your machine. Your sewing machine is your best friend, and it’s time to get to know it better. I’ll talk about all the machine parts and recommend a sewing machine if you still need to purchase one.
Did you know there are several types of sewing patterns? We’ll talk about the most common types and the unique features of each.
Now that you’ve picked your sewing pattern, you need to know how to read all its lines and markings. This lesson covers understanding all the info and using it to cut and mark your fabric.
Sewing patterns generally come with instructions. They are bursting with info! We’ll talk about each part of the instructions so you’ll know where to find all the info as you prep and make your project.
One of the trickiest parts of sewing for new sewers is choosing the right fabric. The first step is understanding what makes each fabric different. Consider this your crash course in fabric science! You’ll come out of this lesson knowing everything about fabric weaves and composition so you can make smart fabric choices.
I will teach you how to find the perfect fabric for your next sewing project in this lesson. You and I will head to the fabric store and learn about all the most common fabric types. I’ve included a flow chart printout that guides you to the perfect fabric choice for your next project. If you want a sneak peek of this chart, you can click here.
We’ll take ALL the knowledge and skills you’ve learned in the previous lessons to make a Blake Bucket Hat or Camille Beret together! The pdf patterns and instructions are included as part of the course. Plus, there are videos for each step. You’ll finish this course with a super cute hat and all the skills you need to sew your next project on your own.
Remember that these lessons will be available to you FOREVER! So you can always come back when you need a refresher.
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FAQs
This course is $80 USD, but it’s currently on sale for $49. This includes all the material, videos, a private community page, and lifetime access.
There are 11 lessons included in the course. You can go through it at your own pace without rushing because you have access to this course FOREVER!
If you are a complete beginner, it would take about 3 hours to go through all the lessons. This doesn’t include the time it takes to fabric shop and sew your bucket hat. You can likely complete this course in 1 week if you are motivated!
This course focuses on teaching all the fundamental skills necessary to sew a beginner pattern independently. Once you complete this course, you will be able to choose a sewing pattern and know how to complete that project from start to finish.
I’ve also chosen to start with a bucket hat pattern because many other courses use a simple apron or bag pattern to start with, but I wanted to begin with a fun and unique project.
This course is built to be a library of sewing knowledge that can aid you while you continue to sew many other projects into the future. So not only will you have the skills and knowledge for making beginner sewing patterns, but a resource to fall back on when you need a quick refresher.
This course is designed for complete beginners including those who haven’t bought a sewing machine yet. I have a list of suggested sewing machines in the thread the machine lesson. To complete the course and sew the bucket hat, you will need to have a sewing machine.
I think there are several types of people who this course would be perfect for:
- A complete newbie who wants to learn all the fundamentals and begin sewing.
- An aspiring sewer who has a machine, but feels a bit unsure and wants to increase their sewing confidence.
- Someone who hasn’t sewn in years and wants a refresher and a fun sewing pattern to jumpstart them back into the sewing world.
You can always email me at hello@genuinelyem.com or you can send me a message through Instagram @genuinelyempatterns
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Meet Your Teacher
Hey, I’m Emily! I always wanted to make clothes. When I was young, I would staple fabric together to create clothes for my teddy bear. Thankfully, my skills have greatly improved since then.
Things really started happening when my mom bought me a sewing machine for Christmas. I then popped over to a fabric store and picked out a “beginner sewing pattern” and some fabric. Unfortunately, I didn’t understand the sewing lingo and immediately felt frustrated. Then, I found a sewing group and began taking lessons every week.
My love for sewing and fashion design grew from there, and eventually, I went to school for fashion design.
Now, I have my own sewing pattern business, Genuinely Em, and run an Instagram account where I teach sewing techniques to more than 100k people weekly.
I created this beginner sewing course to bundle my knowledge into one convenient place. I plan to continue creating sewing courses to teach more people how to sew. Sewing has given me so much joy and a place to expand my creativity, and I want as many people to experience that as possible.
