Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
About me
A course by Frederike Matthäus , Content Creator
Joined March 2022
About the video: About me
Overview
“First, I will introduce myself and tell you about my career. I actually never wanted to work in a creative field. I would therefore like to tell you why I now work in a creative field and what I like so much about it. ”
In this video lesson Frederike Matthäus addresses the topic: About me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners. Learn how to use a sewing machine, adapt patterns, master basic stitches and plan your sewing project from start to finish..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi, I'm Fredi, I live in Hildesheim and work as a content creator at a DIY fashion label. That means I work with patterns and fabrics every day. Before I started sewing over ten years ago, because I have always loved being creative and making things with my hands. My father is a carpenter and taught me the joy of doing handicrafts at a very early age. As a teenager I made a few first attempts on my mother’s sewing machine, I sewed a bag like this and thought it was so cool, that I always wanted more and then I just tried, to sew myself a T-shirt. To do this, I simply put two rectangles toge...”
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Course summary for: Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
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Areas
Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing

Frederike Matthäus
A course by Frederike Matthäus
Meet Fredi Matthäus, a talented seamstress and content creator with a deep love for handcrafting jackets and bags. Alongside her collaboration with Topp Publishing and co-authoring sewing books, Fredi enjoys creating wearable art that reflects her sustainable and ethical values. In this course, she shares her passion for sewing, empowering you to embrace conscious fashion choices and express your unique style through personalized handmade clothing.
With Fredi as your guide, you'll embark on a creative adventure, mastering machine sewing techniques and designing your own custom garments. Get ready to discover the joy of sewing and create a sustainable and stylish wardrobe with Fredi Matthäus.
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