Are you wanting to learn to sew but are a little bit intimidated by your machine, totally confused by where to start or fed up of Youtube videos that only give you half the information you need to get started?
You are not alone! I come across people daily who just need an extra bit of help and support to get going with their sewing machines and learn the basics. And that is what I’m here for!
In Ready, Thread, Sew! It’s my mission to help you to fall in love with your sewing machine!
We’ll take baby steps and I’ll hold your hand the whole way!
Hi I’m Helen, A qualified teacher with 20 years of sewing experience that I can’t wait to pass onto you! Starting with setting your machine free from the box, shelf or cupboard, (wherever it’s been sat calling to you from) dusting it off and getting it threaded and ready to sew!
The course will start on February 17th and end on Sunday 27th April. (There will be a two week break over the Easter holidays.) Throughout the eight-week course I’ll guide you through simple projects with video and pdf guides building and practising your skills as you go. All of the projects are beginner-friendly and are a perfect introduction to the essential skills and vocabulary you need to get started with your sewing machine. I’ll gradually introduce new skills through the eight projects and you’ll finish feeling confident and ready to tackle a range sewing projects!
If you need help at any time, have a question or want to know how to customise a project I’m there to guide you. You can reach me through email support, our facebook group or our live weekly community session where you can ask questions and I can talk you through the answers face to face.
Whether you are sewing for fun, starting a side hustle or building a sustainable lifestyle this course will give you the skills and confidence to make it happen. I love to sew and I can’t wait to help you turn your sewing dreams into reality!
Why Choose Ready, Thread, Sew!?:
Expert Instruction: Learn from and experienced sewing instructor who is passionate about sharing their knowledge.
Flexible Learning: Access our comprehensive video lessons and downloadable resources at your own pace.
Community Support: Connect with fellow learners, share your progress, and get inspiration from our vibrant community.
Lifetime Access: Enjoy unlimited access to course materials, so you can revisit lessons and learn at your own speed.
What’s inside Ready, Thread, Sew!?
Sewing Machine Mastery: Get acquainted with your sewing machine and its essential functions.
Basic Sewing Techniques: Grasp the fundamentals, including threading a machine, sewing straight lines and securing your stitches.
Fabric Selection and Cutting: Choose the right fabrics for your projects and learn precision cutting techniques.
Creating Your First Projects: Start with simple projects building your confidence with each creation.
Welcome to Ready Thread Sew!
The Projects
In Ready, Thread, Sew! We learn through making! Each project is designed to teach you a specific skill and give you opportunity to practice it! The projects build on your skills as you progress through them so that, by the end of the course, you feel confident tackling a range of sewing projects!
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Project 1: Tote Bag
This is my favourite starter project - a reversible tote bag! It is a great introduction to sewing with a straight stitch and will give you loads of opportunity to practice some basics such as sewing in a straight line and turning corners.
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![A fabric pencli roll sewn from fish-themed fabric with a rainbow of pens inside.]()
Project 2: Pencil Roll
This project gives you more opportunity to practice the skills from project one but also shows you how you can mark your fabric to help guide your stitches!
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![A colourful beath-themed cushion cover with a pocket holding a children's book and small soft toy.]()
Project 3: Cushion Cover with Pocket
More sewing in a straight line this project will build on your skills and introduce you to using the skills you’ve been building to create hems.
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Project 4: Tablet or Phone Stand
An introduction to how we can use the sewing techniques we’ve learnt along with a bit of fabric manipulation to create a 3d project.
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Project 5: Fabric Basket
This is one of my favourite projects! You wouldn’t believe how many of these baskets I have! This is a really great introduction to using a fabric stabiliser and a boxing-out technique to create a 3D shape.
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Project 6: Quilted Tablet Case
For this project we will build on the stitches you’ve learnt so far to create your own quilted fabric for making this quilted tablet case.
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Cushion Cover with a Zip
Most of this project will be really familiar to you by now, with just the exception of putting in the zip. You’ll be surprised how we use the skills and techniques you’ve been working on with minor adjustments to add in the zip - a bit of practice is all you need!
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Project 8: Zipped Pouch
This project combines a few of the skills and techniques you’ve been building through out the course! We’ll quilt fabric, add a zip and box out corners to create this beautiful zipped pouch as your final project!
Times and dates of the live sessions.
Our weekly Live community sessions will kick off on Monday February 17th on the first day of the course. They will then be every Wednesday evening.
The times and dates are:
Week 1: Monday 17th February 7pm til 8pm
Week 2: Wednesday 26th February 7pm til 8pm
Week 3: Wednesday 5th March 7pm til 8pm
Week 4: Wednesday 12th March 7pm til 8pm
Week 5: Wednesday 19th March 7pm til 8pm
Week 6: Wednesday 26th March 7pm til 8pm
Please note: There is a 2 week break in the course over the Easter holidays
Week 7: Wednesday 16th April 7pm til 8pm
Week 8: Wednesday 23rd April 7pm til 8pm
Welcome to Ready Thread Sew!
What do people say
“Helen is always very helpful, patient and knowledgeable.”
“Helen is very knowledgeable, patient and good at demonstarting and guiding through different techniques.”
“You could not find a more patient and kind teacher than Helen. We all made huge progress under her supportive tuition.”
Frequently asked questions
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You can sign up now to access the welcome pack and fabric info and the course kicks off on tMonday 17th February!
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The course is 8 weeks long but is spread over 10 weeks to accommodate a 2 week break for the Easter holidays. You'll have lifetime access to the videos and content!
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There are 8 main projects all designed to teach you different skills as you create them. The eight projects are: tote bag, pencil roll, Cushion cover with book pocket, tablet stand, fabric basket, quilted tablet case, zipped cushion cover ans a zip pouch.
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The times and dates of our live community sessions are:
Week 1: Monday 17th February 7pm til 8pm
Week 2: Wednesday 26th February 7pm til 8pm
Week 3: Wednesday 5th March 7pm til 8pm
Week 4: Wednesday 12th March 7pm til 8pm
Week 5: Wednesday 19th March 7pm til 8pm
Week 6: Wednesday 26th March 7pm til 8pm
Please note: There is a 2 week break in the course over the Easter holidays
Week 7: Wednesday 16th April 7pm til 8pm
Week 8: Wednesday 23rd April 7pm til 8pm
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There are 3 ways that content will be added to the membership. Here on the website will be all the project patterns and videos, there is a facebook community you can join to share your progress and get to know each other and a weekly zoom call where you can ask questions and get support, tips and tricks with your sewing.
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The 8 week course is £197 and includes lifetime access to the projects.
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Just click the link below to sign up for the course!.