Hello! we are so excited you are here so let us tell you how it works. With your monthly subscription of $11.97 you will gain access to Sew It Men's courses which are delivered monthly to your dashboard. For a list of the current month's course and description, plus upcoming menswear courses read below, but first here are a few things we need to cover.
THINGS TO KNOW!
- Start with Course #1 and every month after that you will gain access to a brand new course that builds on the last.
- Cancel your membership at any time!
- Designed to be taken at YOUR pace.
- Your monthly membership is automatically deducted so you never miss a course.
- Courses never expire as long as you are a current paid member.
- For a list of FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CLICK HERE
 SEW IT MEN ACADEMY COURSES
Course #1 Intro To Sewing: The Basics Part One
- Introduction & What to Expect
- This Is a Sewing Machine: Parts and Functions
- Setting Up Your Basic Sewing Kit
- Learning to Sew a Straight Line: Practice Worksheets
- Threading Your Machine & Winding Your Bobbin
- Basic Stitches & Terms: Examples, Worksheets and Printable PDF
- Homework Assignments
- Course Projects
Course #2 Intro To Sewing: The Basics Part Two
- Pressing: Why and How
- Sewing Straight Lines & Curves
- Sewing & Treating Convex Curves
- Sewing & Treating Concave Curves
- How to Sew Half & Quarter Circles
- Clipping vs. Notches
- Stay Stitching: What, Why & How
- Under-Stitching: What, Why & How
- Top Stitching: What, Why & How
- Practice Worksheets & Printable PDF's
- Course Projects
Course #3Working with Knits
- Identifying Types of Knits
- Best Practices: What to Use, How to Use It, and Why
- Seam Finishes and Techniques
- Tips and Tools Needed
Course #4 Copying Your Favorite T-Shirt
- Drafting a T-Shirt Pattern
- Design Modifications
- Fit Adjustments
- Creating a Sloper
- Step-By-Step Sewing
- Finishes and Homework
Course #5 Basic Tailoring
- Learn to alter your ready to wear pants and shirt
- Waist Adjustments
- Hem Adjustments
- Leg Tapering
- Shirt Side Seam Alterations
- Sleeve Alterations
Course #6 Basic Zip Up Jacket
- Using Sloper to Create a Zip Up Raw Edge Denim Jacket
- Working with Zippers
- Drafting
Course #7 Let's Make a Duffle
- Working with Duffle Pattern
- Attaching with Zippers
- Adding Pockets
- Creating Bag Lining
- Attaching Hardware
Course #8 Drafting Pattern for Joggers/Shorts
- Creating Pattern Based on Measurements
- Choosing Fabrics
- Testing Pattern & Creating Sample
- Making Fit Adjustments
- Adding Casings & Elastics
- Attaching Eyelets & Drawstring
Course #9 Intro to Working with Commercial Patterns
- Reading the Envelope
- Understanding Terms and Symbols
- Choosing the Right Size
- How To Cut the Pattern
- How to Modify the Pattern
Course #10 Classic Button Up Shirt
- Cutting Pattern
- Testing Pattern
- Creating Sample Garment for Fitting
- Learning Basic Fit Adjustments to Body, Shoulders, Neck, etc.
- Choosing Fabrics
- Classic Sewing Techniques
- Classic Seam Finishes
- Step-By-Step Sewing Using Classic Techniques
Course #11 The Perfect Slacks
- Cutting Pattern
- Testing Pattern
- Creating Sample Garment for Fitting
- Learning Basic Fit Adjustments to Length, Waist etc.
- Choosing Fabrics
- Classic Seam Finishes
- Step-By-Step Sewing Using Classic Techniques
- Design Modifications/Options
Additional courses beyond the first 11 will be posted at a later date but include a blazer course and coat course.
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