Update: If you are looking for a specific post in this series, you can find all the posts organized here
I am really excited about this series! I can’t tell you how many times people tell me, “I wish I could sew like you.” Probably about 99.9% of the time, they don’t believe me when I tell them, “You can!” Sewing isn’t a talent. It’s a life skill, and with practice and determination anyone can do it! Are there going to be people who it comes easier to?? Sure! But that’s true of anything!
In this series, I am going to walk you through step by step using both written and video tutorials, and show you that YOU CAN SEW!!! Below is an outline of topics that will be covered. This is just an outline, and I will make adjustments as we walk through the series based on questions and feedback from you, so please feel free to make suggestions and ask questions! I would appreciate if you would ask all questions in the comment section, so that everyone can benefit. Also, please notice, that all of my posts are print friendly, so if you would like to print out any info and/or tutorials you can easily do it by using the button at the bottom of my posts!
Sewing School Outline
The Sewing Machine & other tools
~How to choose a Sewing Machine
~Using Your Machine
~Machine Care & Maintenance
~choosing & using other tools for sewing
Understanding Fabrics
~grain
~nap
~how to choose fabrics
~fabric care
Techniques Etc.
~gathering & ruffling
~shirring
~pleats & darts
~types of seams
~top stitching
~edge stitching
~facings & linings
~pockets
~closures (buttons, zippers, and snaps)
~plackets
~collars
~godets
~hemming
~hand sewing
And since practice is the best way to learn, once we have gone over all the topics, I will be sharing some free patterns, that we will use to do sew alongs! So if you have any requests, now is the time to let me know because I am getting started on designing the patterns this week.
I think that should just about cover it. If I missed anything, please let me know in the comments sections.
Oh! And if you plan on joining us, please grab a sewing school button from the sidebar and share it on your blog or share this post on your FB and/or Twitter to help me spread the word!
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Can’t wait! Going to put the button on my blog.
I’M SO EXCITED!! Yay!!! I’ll be following along
And i love that button! i will be sure to share 
Yay!! I have fabric, a machine… but held back by fear. I would love a simple dress or skirt in the sew along. Can’t wait.
This is a series I definitely want to follow. Thanks!
so following
I’m so excited about this series..
waiting to learn more
This is something I need to do! I have never been very good at sewing. I am grabbing your button for my side bar to share this great tutorial and I will be following along. Just popping over from the Grant Life to check this out:) I would love for you to share this at Freedom Fridays. So hoping to see you there!
PS Am now following you.
So happy to here about this series. I have a question about tension. Seems my machine is always bunching the thread underneath the fabric. I’ve tried adjusting the tension and it has been tuned up. Am I doing something wrong or do I just need a super new machine?
This is great! Definitely going to subscribe as soon as I finish writing this. I sewed a lot years ago but kids then work kept me from going back. Now I’m disabled so I have back challenges to work around, but I’m going to do this. Your refreshers for me will surely help. Thanks. Janet
I’ve really enjoyed reading through all of your tips!!! Thanks for sharing at Fancy This Fridays! By the way… You have a FEATURE on Truly Lovely today!
I am thrilled that you are sharing this valuable info!! I will be blogging about it and going to get the word out as much as possible. I know my daughter would love this also, so we will possibly do this together. YAY!
April-
How generous of you to share all of this knowledge, as a new-ish seamstress…I still have many a question.
I featured your upcoming sewing series at Creative Juice today, and I will also be sharing this at Pinterest.
Thanks so much for doing this for all of us newbies!
Nicolette
I totally agree with you that anyone can sew! Good for you for offering this series! Hopefully it will encourage more people to have a go!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Hi,
Stumbled on this page while searching for sewing materials and I am glad I did.
I am ardent follower starting now.
Abiola.
Can I still go to sewing school if I don’t have a blog?
Thanks
Hey, I stumbled across this site when I was looking up some sewing tips. I’d love to follow the classes but I dont have a blog of my own…so how do I go about getting some help. Trying to teach myself…cant find any actual sewing classes by me.
thanks
You can find all of the posts in this series by clicking this link:
http://www.wildflowersandwhimsy.com/category/sewing-school/
Hi April
I recently got my singer machine, for the first day all went well, then some how the needle got jammed and bend; I replace the needle only to have the same thing happen again. I have since keep replacing the needles, however, they keep jamming and breaking on the bobbin container, I have followed all the instructions located in the manual, but cannot get the problem rectified. Can you help?