Sewing
$35.00 USD
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Learn Sewing
$35.00 USD
You've told yourself you'll learn to sew for years. This is the course that finally makes it happen. Geneva walks you through everything - from threading your machine without a meltdown to finishing your first real garment you'll actually want to wear.
Beginner-friendly, self-paced, and genuinely rewarding.
One-time payment
15-day Satisfaction Guarantee
Subtitles in English, Spanish & French
Beginner Friendly
Step-by-step lessons with clear instructions, designed for first-timers and creative dabblers alike.
Student Community
Be part of our community where you can ask questions, share progress, and get feedback from the DIY School team and other students.
Course Materials
Downloadable templates, supply lists, and printable resources — everything you need to start right away.
Flexible Learning
Start anytime, go at your own pace, and revisit lessons whenever you need. You’ll have lifetime access.
The Skills to Get Started
Learn everything you need - from threading your machine to sewing your own clothes.
Even if you’ve never touched a sewing machine before, this course will give you the confidence, techniques, and hands-on projects to fall in love with sewing.
Choosing the right sewing machine (and how to use it)
Threading your machine & winding a bobbin
Understanding fabric types and grainlines
How to sew straight lines, curves & corners
The most useful stitches and when to use them
Installing zippers, hemming & adding elastic
Creative beginner-friendly sewing projects
Finishing seams like a pro
Troubleshooting jams, tension issues & broken threads
Explore Your Course
44 Lessons | 50 Videos | 45 Projects
Getting Started
- 7 Lessons
- Before we touch a single piece of fabric, let's get you properly set up.
- I'll walk you through my go-to tools, help you find the right sewing machine for your budget, and make sure you actually understand how it works - every dial, lever, and foot explained. We'll cover threading, tension, stitch length, and how to fix the most common problems beginners run into.
- By the end of this chapter, nothing about your machine will feel mysterious.
Sewing Essentials
- 6 Lessons
- The foundational stuff that makes everything else work.
- You'll learn how to read and choose fabrics, take your own measurements accurately, and buy the right amount of material without second-guessing yourself.
- We'll also cover why pressing your seams as you sew, not just at the end, which makes such a visible difference to the finished result.
Sewing Techniques
- 8 Lessons
- This is where we build your core toolkit.
- Pinning, straight seams, finishing edges, gathering, hemming, zippers, and using a seam ripper without any drama - these are the techniques you'll reach for in every single project you ever make.
- Take your time here and you'll have them for life.
Projects
- 11 Lessons
- Time to put your skills to work!
- You'll start with a scrunchie, tote bag, and cushion, then move into wearable pieces - shorts, wide-leg pants, a gathered top, and a gathered dress.
- There are home makes in here too, from ottomans to cushions. Each project builds on the last so your confidence grows with every make.
Bonus Projects
- 6 Lessons
- Extra makes to keep the momentum going.
- Ruffle placemats, trampoline ottoman, heart key chain, heart beanbag, and an easter basket.
- All designed to stretch your skills a little further and give you more handmade pieces to love.
Christmas
- 6 Lessons
- Get festive with your sewing machine!
- This chapter covers everything from a fabric Christmas tree and stocking to a gathered skirt, Christmas nightie, tree skirt, and Santa sack.
- Makes that are genuinely fun to sew and even more fun to give as gifts.
Learn to Sew
$35.00 USD
You've told yourself you'll learn to sew for years. This is the course that finally makes it happen. Geneva walks you through everything - from threading your machine without a meltdown to finishing your first real garment you'll actually want to wear.
Beginner-friendly, self-paced, and genuinely rewarding.
One-time payment
15-day Money-back Guarantee
Subtitles in English, Spanish & French
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Projects to Hone Your Skills
Bonus Project Updates
Sheer Dress
We've added this project - because EVERYONE asked. Step-by-step lesson included. It's so simple to make.
Bonus Project Updates
Trampoline Ottoman
Due to popular demand, we've added the viral Trampoline Ottoman!
This new project comes complete with materials links, tutorial steps and fabric cutting instructions so you can make this fun but seriously functional piece of furniture.
Meet Your Instructor
Geneva Vanderzeil
Geneva is one of the most influential voices in DIY, creativity, and craft with over a decade of inspiring millions to make beautiful things with their own hands.
Through her bestselling books, viral videos, and popular website Collective Gen, Geneva has built a global community around the belief that anyone can create - they just need the right guidance and a little inspiration.
Her work has been featured by The New York Times, The Guardian, Martha Stewart, Buzzfeed, and more. With over 2 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, Geneva’s creative projects have reached makers in every corner of the world.
Now she’s bringing her most-loved skills into structured, accessible online courses.