Can you learn to sew in 3 days? 👀 YES! HOW?! I've taught 100s of sewing lessons...and you really just need 3 simple steps to sew your first project 😎 I've even used this method to teach my 7-year-old to sew her first project 🔥 So...If that sewing machine hiding in the box looks intimidating… And you don't even know WHAT to search for on YouTube to get started 🥴 you've found the right community 🙌 🌱Here's what to do next: 1. Say hi in the comments, tell us where you're from and 2. IMPORTANT: Respond to 2-3 comments. It's a community after all 👌 3. Head over to the classroom and start the Free 3-day sewing course 🙌 4. Actually make something and finally start sewing! Have fun - and show off your project once you're done! x Christine 🧵🪡👗👖🩳👝 P.S. Are you new to sewing or cheering us on? 💃

It's time for step 3 in your Sewing 101 Journey and you're ready to sew an easy project! The Device Cover project is really incredibly simple, and can be made in ANY size. 🤩 Pattern Features: - Fully lined sleeve - Easy closures (ribbon tie or strap) - No raw edges - No binding! 📋 This is a NO PRINT pattern i.e. you cut your own rectangles according to the cut charts in the instructions. 📐Pattern Sizes: Pattern includes cut charts for : - smartphone - Kindle/ e-reader - A5 notebook or planner - Medium laptop - Large laptop 🌟 OPTIONAL : Quilt through your interfacing layers for a padded sleeve 🌟 📍 HOMEWORK | CHECK-INS: We would all love to see what you're making! Here are some ideas of what to post: - Post a photo of the fabric you decide to use - Post a Work in Progress (WIP) shot of your cover in progress - Show off your final make! DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN AND WATCH THE VIDEO SEW-ALONG HERE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ HELPFUL RESOURCES: ⏯️ Different Types of Interfacing

If you missed Day 1, you can catch up here. (←click). We're going through the beginner's sewing course together. New tasks are posted every 3 days, and we'll sew a project together once everyone has complete task 2 (day 2). Task 2 : Your next task is to build some confidence in front of your sewing machine! Before we dive into a project, give yourself a chance to warm up and see how your machine is behaving. Practicing a few stitches helps you spot (and fix) issues early. Not sure what all those functions and stitches mean? Find the Machine Functions + Stitches video with downloadable PDFs HERE >>>MACHINE FUNCTIONS AND STITCHES<<< Most “machine problems” are usually one of these: - Incorrect threading - Wrong or blunt needle - Dust and lint build-up ❎Tension is rarely the true culprit, but if you need to adjust it slightly, I’ve added a tension video for you to watch. >>>SEWING MACHINE TENSION<<< ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🌱 HOW to practice? You can print the PDF stitch practice sheets if you like, but I recommend using fabric scraps. Fabric moves and behaves like the real thing — paper doesn’t. Use a contrasting thread so you can see what’s going on. And if you’re nervous about sewing straight, I’ve added a video with tips. PDF Stitch Practice Sheets ⏯️ Sewing Practice on Fabric ⏯️ Sewing Straight

Whether you’ve tried sewing before or you’re starting from scratch, this round of Sewing 101 is meant to feel really simple - not like climbing a mountain in flipflops. A lot of you have said things like: - “Why does sewing take so long?” - “I get overwhelmed before I even start.” - “Other people sew all the time… how?!” If that sounds familiar, you’re in exactly the right place. I’ve taught this course many times, and this round I’ll be tweaking it as we go to make it even simpler. If you co to the Sewing 101 course in the classroom, you’ll see a lot of extra info: stitch practice sheets, bonus lessons, etc. You can use any of that if it helps you feel confident, but you don’t need to start there. My 7-year-old learned to sew without naming a single stitch first! 👉 How this will work: - I’ll post here in the group every 3 days with the next step. - You’ll also get the post by email if you have notifications on in Skool. - Each step will have one clear task so you know exactly what to do. 📍 HOMEWORK and CHECK INS: I encourage you to post your progress and do the 'homework'. The first post feels awkward, but after that it keeps you motivated. More importantly - sharing your progress encourages someone who just needs a little nudge to actually get started. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ✅ Day 1: Get your machine ready The biggest difference between “I sew often” and “sewing feels impossible to get time for” is this: Is your sewing machine packed away, or ready to use? → Your task today has two parts: 1️⃣ Give your sewing machine a spot. It does NOT need to be a sewing room. Members have set up: - on a desk, - a dining table corner, - even inside an unused shower! You just need: - a flat surface, - a plug point, - and ideally your machine not boxed up and buried. If it truly can’t stay out all the time, make it a grab-and-sew spot, like an easy to reach shelf.

I've been chatting to some of our newer members and it sounds like going through the Sewing 101 Course together will be very helpful for many in the group. Doing things together instantly makes it more motivating and less overwhelming! ➡️ I'll work through it with you over 2 weeks, with small, easy tasks to complete weekly. ➡️We'll be sewing a beginner project that can help you practice using your machine. Who's in? 💭 Let me know and I'll start setting it up 👇