How to buy and read sewing patterns for beginners (Print + Digital)

Welcome to this lesson on how to buy and read sewing patterns for beginners.

Difficulty Level: Introductory

How to buy and read sewing patterns for beginners (Print + Digital)

Welcome to this lesson on how to buy and read sewing patterns for beginners.

Easy Knitting Basics for Beginners: Knit a DIY Scrunchie

Have you ever thought ‘I’d love to know how to knit but it seems so hard!’? If so - that’s a class for you! In this short class for absolute knitting beginners you’ll join me to learn 5 basic knitting techniques while creating your first full easy knitting project in a matter of a few hours - a scrunchie!

Knitting I: Learn the Basics with a Simple Scarf

Learn to knit with Sheep & Stitch founder Davina Choy's fun 45-minute class for total beginners. With friendly and clear instruction, she breaks down the four fundamental techniques at the heart of knitting: the cast on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and the cast off. She shows how to put them in action in a simple, Skillshare-exclusive scarf pattern specifically designed with the novice in mind. Plus, the zoomed-in video lessons make it especially easy to see each step-by-step move. By the end of the class, you'll have a cushy, comfortable, and swingy scarf perfect for cool days or sharing with a close friend.

Explore the other classes in this series:

Knitting II: Learn Stitch Widths with a Triangle Scarf

Hand Sewing Level II: Common Stitches & Where to Use Them

Ready to take your hand sewing to the next level? Join dress historian and YouTube star Bernadette Banner to learn the next set of helpful stitches for your hand sewing journey—all you need is a needle and thread.

Heirloom Animals: Make way for ducklings!

Are you a beginner stitcher? This class is designed for you!

Quilting for Beginners Part 1: Creating a Quilt Top

Have you been curious about quilting but feel intimidated to take it on? Perhaps there is a quilt pattern you’ve had your eye on or an idea to make a quilt for a gift but aren’t sure where to begin. This beginner friendly class will break down the entire process of creating a quilt from beginning to end into easy steps to guide you as you venture into the wonderful world of quilting!

Sew a simple jacket using a PDF pattern

An easy dressmaking project for beginners by Laura Casey from Sew Different. Learn how to make a gorgeous loose fitting jacket with help every step of the way, from downloading and assembling a FREE PDF pattern, to choosing your fabric, cutting it out and putting your jacket together. If you can use a sewing machine but have never made a garment for yourself, then this is the perfect course for you.

Couching and Beading: Make Your Stitching Projects Blingtastic

If you've ever looked at couching or beading and thought it looked wayyy too complicated to do, have no fear! In this class, you'll learn how to use these wonderfully versatile techniques which can be applied to both cross stitch and hand embroidery.

Create Retro Geometric Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

If you enjoyed this class, I have a follow-up class called Design Vibrant 70s Patterns in Adobe Illustrator where I teach how to create eight different patterns inspired by the textiles and wallpapers from the 70s and a pillow mockup of your pattern of choice.

Typography Pattern Design: From Sketch to Portfolio Ready Piece

Ever wondered how to create expressive and unique patterns? Join this class to learn how to create your very own pattern design out of typography!