Sewing Basics for Beginners

For the professional fashion designer, competent sewing skills are an absolute must.  Which is why anyone looking to break into the fashion industry should first ensure master at least the basics of sewing clothes.  The kinds of sewing skills fashion design demands are entirely different from those you may already be familiar with.  In order to create, alter, repair, refine and embellish your designs, your sewing skills and knowledge need to be taken to a much higher level.  Nevertheless, these are all priceless skills for life that make the time and effort required a valuable investment in your career success.

This advanced tutorial provides newcomers with an overview of the most important sewing basics for beginners.  Discover the importance of accurate body measurements, while exploring the standardisation of body measurements, head theory and how to take accurate measurements for boys and men.  Course content also covers basic stitching for beginners, the basics of tailoring for beginners and how to prepare your chosen fabrics for cutting.