Who Is This Course For!

This course is for individuals that want to learn sewing or maintain their sewing growth. This course is for the individual who has tried sewing and frustrated with trying to figure it out. If you are NOT the "it looks good enough" learner, then this course is for you!

  • Learn the How-tos with your Sewing Machine

  • Learn What Is a Grainline

  • Learn How to Transfer Pattern Markings

  • Learn the tricks of the trade and so much more!

Meet Your Instructor

Kelly Howard

Instructor/Educator

Kelly is as much of a woman of business as she is a woman of art. She has been in the professional sewing world as a Sewing Instructor as well as a professional seamstress for over 40 years and has a delicate eye for beauty and precision. Over the years, Kelly has seen the shift in the industry away from local manufacturing and the loss of sewing skills. She has trained and taught the art of sewing in a professional setting for decades and she believes we can Empower lives, one stitch at a time. Be it Alteration, Bridal Wear, Manufacture or Custom Wear, Kelly will certainly give you the help you need to take your place in the world of creativity with the skill of sewing.

The Curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Learning Objective: What Supplies are Needed/ Learn Sewing Terms

    3. Survey

    4. How to use this course

    1. Hand Outs

    2. Sewing Machine (2) (2)

    3. Thread Tension

    4. Threading the Machine

    5. Fun Seam Finishes

    6. Flat Felled Seam Finish

    7. French Seam Finish

    1. Understanding Your Pattern

    2. Highlight Sizing

    3. Grainlines

    4. Example of Grainline

    5. How To Find A Grain

    6. Laying on Grain

    1. Cutting transferring and interfacing (1) (2)

    2. Cutting

    3. Transferring Markings from Pattern to Fabric

    4. Iron on Interfacing

    1. Zippers (2)

    2. Stay Stitch, Dart and Insert Zipper

    3. Center Zipper

    4. Side Seams

    1. Prepare Facing

    2. Attach Facing

    3. Grading Seam Allowance/Under-stitching

    4. Next Steps

About this course

  • $147.99
  • 31 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Do You...

  • Want To Know How to Read a Pattern Guide?

    Learn to read a pattern with confidence to move on to the next project with ease.

  • Need Help with Your Sewing?

    Get the point by point on how to take control of the sewing machine, that seems to have control of you.

  • Want to Sew with A Pattern?

    Stop struggling trying to sew that special outfit. Get the help you need to get it done!

Testimonials

Here's what our customers are saying!

“ I took a sewing class from Kelly Howard and I learned so much from this class. I wanted to learn more about pattern fitting and this class was exactly what I needed as I learned how to grade sewing patterns to fit my body which was an issue for me in the past. So glad I took this class. Thank You Kelly”

Karen Sherman

“I am so grateful for the the teaching I have recieved from Mrs Howard! After sitting under her guidance, I walked away with enough knowledge to begin my own sewing journey and it was all thanks to her. She taught me with gentleness and precision and she was able to answer any questions I had. I am so grateful for my time spent learning from Mrs Howard. I would highly recommend taking a course with her to anyone who has a desire to learn how to sew the correct way. I think that through her love of sewing, she helps you to develop your own joy and passion for this skill. What she will show you in a short amount of time will be enough knowledge and skills to last you for a lifetime! God Bless, Michele Brown”

Michele Brown

Bonus

  • Need a Mentor or Have Questions?

    $100.00 value

    Do you have questions or need assistance with a project? Book a 20 min session with an expert. https://calendly.com/forwardstitching/20min

FAQs

  • How Does It Work

    Forward Stitching is made up of different sewing classes. New classes are added monthly. Classes are taught from start to finish. Once you choose your class, you will work at your own pace. We also have available days for questions and answers.

  • Can I sign up anytime?

    Absolutely, Forward Stitching is an open enrollment classroom

  • What is your refund policy?

    Thank you for doing business with Forward Stitching. If you are not entirely satisfied with your service, we are here to help. Just send us an email at [email protected].

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