No experience? No worries. Sewing seems intimidating until you start.
In this course, we start at the very beginning: threading your machine, picking the right fabric, and sewing your first project. Step by step, no stress. If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could sew”, this is your moment. You’ll build confidence with every stitch and walk away with skills you’ll use for life.
Step-by-step lessons with clear instructions, designed for first-timers and creative dabblers alike.
Be part of our community where you can ask questions, share progress, and get feedback from the DIY School team and other students.
Downloadable templates, supply lists, and printable resources — everything you need to start right away.
Start anytime, go at your own pace, and revisit lessons whenever you need. You’ll have lifetime access.
Learn everythingyou 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.
Geneva Vanderzeil is one of the most influential voices in DIY, creativity, and upcycling — 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, through The DIY School, she’s bringing her most-loved skills into structured, accessible online courses — starting with furniture upcycling, embroidery, dollhouses, mosaics, and more.
Have you always wanted to learn how to sew – then join the waitlist and be first to know when our enrollment opens.
