If you're new here, introduce yourself in the comments: • Where you're from • Whether you're brand new to sewing or returning after a break • What you'd love to learn how to make Then start with the beginner lesson inside the Classroom. That’s where I walk you step-by-step through the basics and your first sewing project. I can't wait to see what you make! – Rebecca

Don’t forget our Sewing Circle Live Chat tonight at 7pm EST. Just click the link at the top of the page to join the fun. NEXT: Look at the photo I attached. I’m curious if you see the same thing I am seeing. When you guys open The Sewing Academy community page do you see the cat hanging out up there or is that just me? If he isn’t there and you want him on your page, just type “Let there be cat” in the search bar and click enter. There will be music but you can turn it off AND you can customize your cat’s style by clicking on him. Let me know what you see.

Most people think learning to sew means jumping straight into a project; BUT that’s actually one of the biggest reasons beginners get frustrated. When you’re first learning to sew, you really need to get comfortable with a few core skills first, like: • sewing straight lines • controlling the fabric • understanding your machine • learning basic sewing terminology That’s why inside The Sewing Academy I teach beginners using paper practice sheets first, so you build confidence before moving into projects. Once those basics click, sewing suddenly becomes much easier. If you’re new to sewing, tell me in the comments: What part of sewing feels the most intimidating right now?

It’s Monday Again and we’re starting off with a CHALLENGE! 🥇Community LEADERBOARD 10 DAY Challenge: Who’s ready for a challenge??? YES there WILL be PRIZES!!! For EVERY interaction you have here in The Sewing Academy community you get points that bump you up in rank. You can see your ranking number beside your icon picture. Every LIKE, every POST, every COMMENT or REPLY equals points for you 1️⃣ Up at the top of our community page, just above the Skool Cat there is a LEADERBOARDS tab where you can see the rankings. At the end of 10 days (May 7th) the person ranking #1 in each leaderboard category will win a prize from me. I will be sharing more about the prizes in next Monday’s announcements. hint hint: You’re going to love the getting this HAPPY MAIL! 📬 I’ve attached a photo of our current leaderboard so you’ll know who the competition is 🤣 HOT TIP: For a Quick bump up in the rankings GO LIKE 👍🏻 EVERY post and EVERY Comment. You’ll see a BOOST right away. To help get conversations flowing and give you more opportunities to earn points, I will be asking fun questions and posting fill in the blank, or finish this sentence type questions every day. Let’s Have Some FUN 🎉 GOOD LUCK & GO GET THOSE POINTS! 🗞️Lot’s of new sewing friends have joined us this week. Please say hello to: @Jp Green @Joan DeFoe @Lizzy Expert @Shamyre Raymonvil @Kathryn Hunter @Katy Trevino @Maureen Erickson @Tina Hill @Tracey May @Chathu Wanshanatha @Nekeidra Andrews @Sandra Agado @Andrea Baker @June E Mackenzie If you’re new here, tell us: