Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
Ideation
A course by Frederike Matthäus , Content Creator
Joined March 2022
About the video: Ideation
Overview
“Every sewing project begins with coming up with ideas. To do this, we first collect inspiration through various media and create a mood board for visualization.”
In this video lesson Frederike Matthäus addresses the topic: Ideation, 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
“When I want to gather inspiration for my sewing projects, then I like to use Instagram, for example, because I can save all my posts there, that I somehow like or that inspire me. For this I create an album and can then record things that I like, just upload them there. If I then look for inspiration, I can look at the album and see whether I like something there, what I might want to sew. I mainly follow people there, who sew for themselves. That means when I save posts, I am usually shown patterns for them, which of course can be very practical. Around to prepare myself for a specific pro...”
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Course summary for: Sewing Machine Techniques for Beginners
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Category
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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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