Hand Sewing Basics: Work Wonders with Fabric, Needle & Thread

If you think you can’t sew, think again! Join dress historian and YouTube star Bernadette Banner for a crash course in sewing by hand—all you need is a needle and thread.

Step into Bernadette’s studio and discover just how simple, soothing, and creative hand sewing can be. Drawing from her background as a dress historian, Bernadette breaks down the basic sewing techniques you need for mending or sewing garments by hand, from threading your needle to stitching fabric and sewing on buttons. By mastering just a few basic sewing skills, you’ll unlock the ability to create beautiful, long-lasting pieces from the comfort of your home or on the go. 

 Beginner sewists and sewing machine loyalists alike will learn something from hands-on lessons in:

• Choosing the right materials for your project
• Starting and stopping your stitches cleanly
• Deciding which stitch to use when, and why
• Mixing and matching sewing techniques with ease

Plus, unleash your imagination with tips, tricks, and examples from Bernadette’s history-inspired DIY wardrobe. 

Whatever you dream of creating, Bernadette’s warm, welcoming teaching style will empower you to make it a reality. Whether you’re an aspiring fashion designer or a hobbyist on a budget, by the end of this class you’ll have the tools, fluency and confidence to hand sew like a pro! 

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This is a class for all levels, especially beginner sewists. To follow along, you’ll need some basic sewing supplies: a needle, sewing thread, scissors and practice fabric.

• Introduction
• Tools And Materials
• Starting And Stopping
• The Running Stitch
• The Backstitch
• The Combination Stitch
• The Felling Stitch
• Sewing on Buttons
• Sewing Buttonholes
• Final Thoughts