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Sewing

Hand and machine sewing from first stitches to fitted garments, mending, and heavy canvas gear.

26 lessons ~2 h 2 courses

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Who it's for

Making and repairing clothes, bags, and household textiles.

Course 1 of 2

Sewing

Tools, stitches, seams, patterns, fit, and projects.

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Unit 1

Tools and Materials

4 lessons · 21 min

  1. 1 The Sewing Machine: Parts, Threading, and Tension 6 min Start
  2. 2 Needles, Thread, and Pins 5 min Start
  3. 3 Fibers and Fabrics 5 min Start
  4. 4 Grain, Bias, and Preshrinking 5 min Start
Unit 2

Hand Sewing

3 lessons · 15 min

  1. 1 Essential Hand Stitches 5 min Start
  2. 2 Buttons, Hems, and Quick Repairs 5 min Start
  3. 3 Darning and Visible Mending 5 min Start
Unit 3

Machine Sewing

4 lessons · 20 min

  1. 1 Straight Seams and Seam Allowances 5 min Start
  2. 2 Seam Finishes 5 min Start
  3. 3 Zippers 6 min Start
  4. 4 Machine Buttonholes 4 min Start
Unit 4

Patterns and Fit

Coming later

  1. Reading a Pattern
  2. Measuring and Sizing
  3. Fitting Adjustments
  4. Drafting a Simple Pattern
Unit 5

Projects

Coming later

  1. A Tote Bag
  2. Drawstring Pants
  3. A Button-Up Shirt
  4. Canvas Bags and Gear
  5. Waxed Canvas
  6. Upholstery Basics

Course 2 of 2

Upholstery

Covers, welting, and cushions on traditional and modern upholstered seats.

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Unit 6

Foundations

3 lessons · 12 min

  1. 1 The Layers of an Upholstered Seat 4 min Start
  2. 2 Tools and Materials 4 min Start
  3. 3 Stripping and Frame Repair 4 min Start
Unit 7

Traditional Upholstery

4 lessons · 15 min

  1. 1 Jute Webbing 4 min Start
  2. 2 Coil Springs: Setting, Sewing, and Tying 4 min Start
  3. 3 Burlap, Edge Rolls, and Stuffing 4 min Start
  4. 4 The Muslin Cover 3 min Start
Unit 8

Modern Upholstery

2 lessons · 8 min

  1. 1 Sinuous Springs and Elastic Webbing 4 min Start
  2. 2 Foam, Wraps, and Flammability 4 min Start
Unit 9

Covers

3 lessons · 12 min

  1. 1 Choosing Upholstery Fabric 4 min Start
  2. 2 Fitting the Show Cover 4 min Start
  3. 3 Welting and Cushions 4 min Start
Unit 10

Projects

3 lessons · 11 min

  1. 1 A Traditional Drop-In Seat 3 min Start
  2. 2 A Sprung Footstool 4 min Start
  3. 3 Restoring a Sagging Sprung Seat 4 min Start