Basic Sewing with a Sewing Machine
A course by Julia Reyes Retana , Architect and Textile Designer
Learn to create unique and functional pieces from scratch with your sewing machine
Ever thought sewing seemed like one of the more difficult crafts? The reality is something quite different—it's accessible to anyone with patience, motivation, and attention to detail. If you want to learn to sew, then architect, textile designer, and founder of the brand and workshop Choccochips Julia Reyes Retana can teach you the basics of sewing with a sewing machine.
In this course, learn to use a sewing machine from scratch, get to know the basic notions of sewing, and make three original and functional pieces.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 13 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (1.2K)
- 43,845 students
- 19 lessons (2h 50m)
- 13 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create three pieces: a bag with a drawstring, a patchwork cushion, and a tote bag with many possibilities.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who'd like to learn to sew and dive into the incredible world of textile creation.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any prior knowledge to take this course as Julia teaches you from scratch.
In terms of materials, you need a sewing machine (mechanical or computerized), an iron, natural fiber fabrics, thread, fabric scissors, thread scissors, a stitch remover (just in case), pins, measuring tape, marker pen, and a zipper.
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Julia Reyes Retana
A course by Julia Reyes Retana
Julia Reyes Retana is an architect who, since 2004, has been designing and sewing small collections of objects with textiles as the common thread. She also designs scenery, lighting, and costumes for theater, has a diploma, and has taught multiple courses on various textile techniques. All this led her to found her sewing brand, Chocochips, in 2015, where she produces her own collections and teaches sewing courses.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Equipment and Tools
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Basic anatomy: Controls and accessories
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Tools
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Fabrics and other materials
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U3
The Basics of Sewing
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To skewer!
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Now yes ... Sew!
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Maximum of sewing
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U4
Bag with Satchel
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Let's cut a pattern
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Embroidering by machine
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Armed with the sachet
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U5
Patchwork cushion
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Preparing your patchwork
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The closing
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Putting together the parts
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U6
Universal tote
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Design your bag
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Deciphering and cutting the pattern
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The two faces
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Cover
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Now yes, the final assembly
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FP
Final project
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Basic principles of sewing
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FAQs
You’ll learn basic sewing techniques, how to use a domestic machine, patchwork, pattern making, embroidery, and how to create custom garments and accessories. The course includes hands-on projects like bags, cushions, and simple clothing, plus advice on materials and tools.
This course is designed for those with basic sewing knowledge who want to refine their skills and explore creative projects. If you’re comfortable with the basics of a sewing machine, you’ll be able to follow along easily.
You’ll need a domestic sewing machine, a variety of fabrics (cotton, linen, rayon), threads, scissors, pins, measuring tape, patchwork rulers, rotary cutter, presser feet, and fabric markers. The course recommends specific accessories depending on the project.
Yes, the course covers designing and sewing simple clothes, original bags, cushions, and other personalized accessories using patchwork, pattern making, and embroidery techniques.
You’ll learn how to piece together different fabrics to create unique designs for quilts, bags, and cushions, using precise stitching, fabric selection, and professional finishing touches.
Yes, the course covers how to use a sewing machine: adjusting stitch length and width, changing needles, regulating thread tension, and using different presser feet.
You’ll complete projects like small bags, patchwork quilts, cushions, bags, simple garments, and accessories, applying sewing, embroidery, and fabric printing techniques.
Explicaciones muy claras, me ha encantado hacer este curso. Lo recomiendo para principiantes que tengan ganas de hacer algo fácil y que aprendan mucho.
Excelente curso
I really liked it! Very useful for people who, like me, need to learn the basics to start sewing on a sewing machine in a smart way!
Muy didáctico.
Excelente
Me gusto, y es casi el mismo contenido de un curso de costura presencial.