Online Class: Basic Sewing: Learn To Sew Like A Pro
|  | | | An online class for developing sewing techniques at the basic level to eliminate frustation and make sewing garments more enjoyable and productive not to mention economical.
| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $100.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $125.00 |
Helen Mack has been a sewing instructor for 34 years; 18 years in a technical school (adult recreation) and she's currently a private instructor. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with students and watching them progress as they learn to sew. Essential sewing basics will be presented to students who are just learning to sew or are refreshing skills. This course does require the use of a sewing machine along with the ability to thread sewing machine, thread bobbin, adjust stitch tension, sew forward, reverse and zig-zag stitches.
You will learn how to straighten and block fabric and proper pressing techniques which are first and foremost in constructing garments and you will learn the different seam finishes required to neaten seams. You will learn to use commercial patterns in child's size to perfect your techniques. In addition you will learn the under construction that is necessary to give garments that professional appearance. Earn a certificate (both hard copy and electronic) upon successful completion (additional charges apply). UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions.
 Course Description Basic sewing is an introduction to sewing techniques beginning with fabric preparation and constructing garments using commercial patterns. The basic skills you will learn in this course will be utilized in your own garment sewing projects. You will learn how to straighten and block fabric and proper pressing techniques which are first and foremost in constructing garments and you will learn the different seam finishes required to neaten seams. You will learn to use commercial patterns in child's size to perfect your techniques. In addition you will learn the under construction that is necessary to give garments that professional appearance. Come join this class and see that sewing is very rewarding. Sewing takes some patience and only through practice do you improve, this course will provide this practice and you will be on your way to sew professionally looking garments that you will proudly wear!! * This course does require the use of a sewing machine along with the ability to thread sewing machine, thread bobbin, adjust stitch tension, sew forward, reverse and zig-zag stitches. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Basic Sewing 1- Preparing the FabricPreparing fabric and constructing seam finishes strip. | Lesson 2: Basic Sewing 2- Seam FinishesPressing seams, constructing seam finishes | Lesson 3: Basic Sewing 3- Learning Constructing TechniquesModifying commercial pattern, cutting, marking and constructing facings. | Lesson 4: Basic Sewing 4- Constructing the Front and the BackConstructing Top front and back and attaching facings. | Lesson 5: Basic Sewing 5- Back OpeningConstructing loop for back neck opening and attaching loop, finishing back seam. | Lesson 6: Basic Sewing 6- Sleeve ConstructionSleeve construction, attaching sleeve, stitching side seam and sleeve seam all in one step, constructing cuffs, hemming bottom of Top. | Lesson 7: Basic Sewing 7- Shorts/Skirt ConstructionShorts/Skirt construction. A knit garment utilizig different straightening, stitching techniques unique to knits. | Lesson 8: Basic Sewing 8- Completing Shorts/SkirtCompleting Shorts/Skirt. Stitching center back/front seam in one step, constructing casing for elastic, inserting elastic, identifying back of garment. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online.
Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Basic Sewing: Learn To Sew Like A Pro | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 15374 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $100 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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