Find Sewing Classes to Upgrade Your Skills

This site isn't about learning how to sew; I assume you already have some sewing skills.  It's essential to know how a garment goes together before you begin drafting a pattern.

On the other hand, when you put the time and effort into designing and drafting your own patterns, and creating your own unique fashions, why not put your best efforts into stitching the garment, too?

You might be able to take a sewing class at your local high school or trade school, but they are getting harder and harder to find. 

a box with many spools of colorful thread, pins, scissors, and a sewing pattern

If you'd like to improve your sewing skills, I've listed some classes, all available from Craftsy, that are a tremendous help. In most cases, you need a membership to access the classes, but Craftsy often offers discounts and sales, so check often for the best prices!

There are a couple of classes for the beginner, and a few for more experienced stitchers looking for a more professional result.

I've take several Craftsy classes myself, and find them immensely helpful. I highly recommend them!



I am an affiliate of the businesses listed on this page, and receive a small commission from any classes purchased using the links below.  You can, of course, go directly to the various websites and purchase classes, without using my affiliate links.

Recommended Sewing Classes

StartUp Library Sewing - For the beginner or someone who has not touched a sewing machine in years, this class offers the basics - the tools you'll need to start sewing and how to use them, and basic instructions on machine sewing. You'll learn how to make a tote and a simple dress, as well.

Practical Sewing Tips - This class is a bit more intermediate, if you've done some sewing, but would like to do better. It has tips on adjusting tension on your machine (and everyone has problems with this!!), setting zippers, doing hems, etc.

Sewing Mistakes - What Can Go Wrong and How to Make it Right - Mistakes happen (to all of us), and this class will help you fix them with a minimum of frustration. This also covers machine tension, as well as repairing holes and snags, finding the grainline so your garment isn't twisted, choosing the right fabric for your project, and much more.

Mastering Construction - Collars and Closures - For the more experienced stitcher who'd like to obtain more professional results, this class shows how to make collars that lay correctly, plackets without bulk, and neat, consistent buttonholes.

Mastering Construction - Sleeves - Like the previous class, this is best for the more experienced stitcher. You will learn 2 ways to set the sleeve, correct ease at the cap, creating plackets and cuffs, and how to use shoulder pads and sleeve headers. Facings and seam finishes are included in the class.

Pant Construction Techniques - Another class for the more experienced stitcher, you'll learn about choosing appropriate fabrics for pants, construction techniques that include a fly front zipper, pockets, and waistband, and seam finishes. The course is a sew-along, and recommends a specific pattern if available.

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