Beginners Sewing Course - Day 2 - Fabric Preparation

Join us in Day 2 of our Beginners Sewing Course and learn all about the fabric you should be working with. Tips on preparing fabric, pinning patterns and cutting out. As well as techniques on how to easily mark your fabric to prepare for sewing.

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[carlagoncalves]

Wow, how can someone dislike it? the care for detail is beautiful. Thanks so much for what you do!! x

[gillespiem]

This free tutorial contains more useful information than some others that I've purchased recently. Thank you! I especially appreciated your explanation of the selvage, and the horizontal and vertical grain lines. I never knew about "truing" the vertical grain line until watching this video. I'm also glad to see that you pin the pattern to the fabric before cutting it out (just like my grandmother used to do). I've recently watched videos by other instructors who suggest that pinning isn't necessary. However, in those same videos, the edges of the fabric pieces they've cut look somewhat uneven and inaccurate. So, I'm going to take your advice and continue to pin my pattern pieces before cutting. It takes so little time to do it, and pinning certainly prevents the pattern piece from slipping! Thanks for these fantastic videos!

[renthiakamboua]

Aneka, you are a Godsend. I bought a sewing machine 3 years ago and I've been so scared to touch it until I found your tutorials. I'm so looking forward to this sewing journey with you by my side 😁...thank you for all the time you've put into these tutorials. Cheers 🤸🏾‍♀️

[jon]

This is a great course. She’s clear and thorough and this is the best sewing channel I have come across.

[yvonnehaynes]

Congratulations on these fabulous tutorials! it's like having a personal tutor on call 24 hours a day.

[fritziskunterbunteschaos]

Being a trained tailor with a masters degree in sewing as well as teaching, being on the lookout for good basic tutorials for my goddaughter, I'm super happy I found this series. The basic knowledge put out in the videos is easily cohesive even for the most as of now ignorant newbie. Great job teaching.

[thesecretsquirrel]

I've Built Cars, Houses, Roads, Rockets and now ive promised my wife i'm going to make her a new Dress ! Never seen a sewing machine in my life. Here goes....

[Waldlaeufer]

I guess I don't need this specific part of your course at the moment. However, I have to say that this course is made with a lot of care for detail - and I really like it! Thanks for all the work and effort you have put in!

[joshthemermaid]

I noticed that the views from video one to video two are literally two thirds less, and that's a shame because everyone really missed out. I am so grateful that you put this on Youtube for all of us. I have already learned a ton of terminology and tricks and I'm only half way through this video. Thank you a million times over!

[djtblizzle]

Very clear and concise course! I finally feel confident in cutting out and sewing from a pattern. 51 year old guy who’s never made clothing in his life. I’ll keep you posted!!

[MadetoSew]

Day 2 of our Beginners Sewing Course - learn all about fabric preparation. How to pin and cut out patterns as well as ways of marking fabric for professional results. 

Enjoy!

[proudasiangirl]

Aneka, I am feverishly taking notes as fast as I can type (and I type about 75 WPM). You have a wealth of information in your videos. I just stumbled across your channel. Although these videos are from a few years ago, I hope that you'll continue making videos on beginner sewing various projects that we can try to tackle. My entire life, I've always dreamt that I'd learn how to sew but never got around to it. When I was single, I bought a used machine in 1993 to try and learn but then "life happens" and then it the machine has just been sitting around since. Now that I am finally not working full time (but still am wife and mother)...at age 51, I've decided now is the time. I've waited long enough to pursue my hobby. I've always found sewing intimidating from threading the machine to learning the vocabulary on patterns. It's like a foreign language but you are so VERY thorough and patient. Such an amazing teacher you are. Even a dummy like me don't feel nearly as intimidated as this whole process is. I actually now think I can do this, of course with your knowledge, experience and your inspiration. Thank you!

[gayathrivenky]

You are simply amazing! I'm a beginner to sewing with in last couple of years and there's so much I have learned just from the last 2 sessions! Can't wait to watch every single one of your videos!!! Thank you for doing it!

[travelace]

Building my courage to learn to sew after hand sewing some doll clothes. Your videos are helping to bring back learning from many years ago. Your videos are great so far! Thank you!

[markwilliams]

I’ve just started to teach myself to sew
Came across your series by chance and so glad I did!
U make things, complicated by other tutorials, as simple as can be for a beginner!
So impressed! Thanks 🙏🏼

[PsycheDismantled]

This has been the most informative, and well thought out instructional video for sewing beginners I've seen. I've watched a ton of them too, so thank you, I feel ready now.

[bleachbublesnm]

I plan to start sewing..and your videos are helping me so much! I love the information! thank you!!

[nikkm]

The way you present these lessons makes it so understandable. Thank you for your hard work and dedication

[debbiewells]

Thank you so much - I'm loving this. At last a course which really is for total beginners. I love your clarity and attention to detail.

[matildaprice]

I have never sewn before and am watching a few of your videos before going out and purchasing everything. Trying to make a list of all I need: sewing machine, polyester thread, fabric, scissors, measuring tape, needles and pins. Thank you for your videos, wish me luck!