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
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)
- 40,414 students
- 19 lessons (2h 50m)
- 13 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- 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.
Reviews
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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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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maryenfer82
Julia explica muy bien, es un curso adecuado para gente sin experiencia previa en costura
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edlg707
PlusMe encanto el curso, bastante interesante y bien explicado, es el curso correcto para poner en vida tus ideas!
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quimeybarrera777
PlusMe encanto el curso, bastante interesante y divertido además de agradable es muy útil para comenzar y la profesora un amor 100% RECOMENDADO.
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elianac77_3
Muy bueno el curso, los tiempos de la profesora, pausados, lentos, son los adecuados para aprender. Tuve dudas sobre los materiales y no supe en qué parte preguntarlas, había un foro pero es para presentarse. Estaría bueno que haya un pdf con la lista de materiales. Muchas gracias.
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marionrosep
Me ha gustado mucho! Súper lindos los proyectos
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