Let’s Get Sewing!
Imagine the feeling of confidence as you sit at your sewing machine, knowing exactly what to do next. No frustration, no second-guessing, just the joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.
Sound good? Let’s go!
Are you ready to learn how to sew?
Are you ready to learn how to sew?
Hi! I’m Abbey Duncan and I want to help you learn to sew with confidence-no confusion, no wasted hours, just results!
As an award winning educator and avid sewist (with more than 20 years of experience), I know what it takes to take you from absolute beginner to confident sewist.
#1 A Strong Foundation
Master the basics first, like knowing what sewing machine and supplies you need, threading your machine, sewing straight seams, and understanding fabric types. These are the building blocks for everything you’ll create.
#2 A Clear Step by Step Learning Path
Learning to sew is so much easier when you follow a structured path—starting with the fundamentals and building up to more advanced skills in the right order. In this course, you'll learn exactly what you need, when you need it, so you can progress with confidence and avoid the frustration of trial and error.
#3 Practice with Purpose
Build confidence by working on beginner-friendly projects that reinforce your skills, helping you improve without frustration. In the Let’s Get Sewing course, you will put your new skills to practice with 7 purposeful projects.
What will I learn?
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Sewing Fundamentals
You will learn the fundamentals of sewing. Once you learn these foundational skills, you can sew anything! You will learn the parts and functions of your machine, how to use your machine properly, how to maintain your machine, and much more!
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Troubleshooting
Worried that you will run into an issue and not know what to do? Do not fear! Included in this course are 30 common sewing issues and how to fix them!
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Projects
After learning all the fundamental of sewing, you will put those new skills to practice with fun projects! Each project introduces you to new sewing skills. Projects include a pillow, a pillowcase, an apron, tote bag, headband, zippered pouch, and maxi skirt.
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Project 1
Your first project is a pillow. This is a perfect first project to practice your new sewing skills.
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Project 2
Your next project is a pillowcase. Practice your straight stitches and learn a french seam in this practical project.
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Project 3
Project 3 is the most adorable half apron. You will learn how to sew the perfect gather and a simple hem.
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Project 4
Your next project is my favorite tote bag. Learn how to use stabilizer and insert a lining in this bag you will use again and again.
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Project 5
Project 5 is a stretchy headband. Learn how to work with knit fabrics in this fun project.
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Project 6
Zippers don't have to be scary! Learn how to insert a zipper in this zippered pouch project.
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Maxi Skirt
Your final project is a tiered maxi skirt. Learn how to create a perfect elastic waistband with this project.
FAQs
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The beauty of this course is that you can take it at your own pace. It might take you a week or it might take you three months. Time of completion depends on how often you are working on it.
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The course is designed with YOU in mind! All types of learners will benefit. Whether you prefer to read, watch, listen or do, this course has it all covered. Lessons are made up of short videos with closed captioning. An ebook full of valuable resources is also included.
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Upon completion of this course, you will know all the fundamentals of sewing. You will know how to set up and use your sewing machine, how to use various stitches on your machine, how to troubleshoot common issues, how to make a pillow, pillowcase, apron, and tote bag. You will also know how to use a pattern, how to choose fabric, and how to maintain your machine. You will be well on your way to becoming a confident sewist!
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Don’t get me wrong, YouTube is amazing! But when you are learning a skill like sewing, you want to learn in a logical and comprehensive order, which this course provides. Searching YouTube will take time and energy to find pieces of what you are looking for. You don’t want to piece meal your learning, you want it to be right at your fingertips and available when you are. BONUS, no adds!
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This course is $199. This course gives you way more bang for your buck than an in-person class. And think about all the money you are going to save when you can alter your family’s clothes, and sew your own curtains, and make your own gifts, and charge people who ask you to hem their pants…you are really making money if you think about it!
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Due to the digital nature of this course, refunds are not available. However, please reach out with any questions you might have.
Participant Testimonials
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Kristy
“I can’t believe I made a pillow! My cuts were uneven and my stitching a little wonky, but it’s perfect! This course is great!!”
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June
“Abbey provides an easy to follow learning to sew course with clear directions and follow along videos. You will enjoy her excitement for sewing and zeal for teaching others the art of creating beautiful things.”
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Marina
“It doesn’t take long to go from zero knowledge to feeling like you can actually do this! I’m a mom with two kids under 3 and one on the way and just wanted to learn how to make basic things for my family. If I can do it, anyone can!”
