Sewing + Upcycling

$75.00 USD $93.92 USD

Get access to everything in the Sewing & Furniture Upcycling Courses for one special bundle price. Lifetime access. No ongoing fees.

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.

Dollhouse interior with furniture, guitars, and decor

Detailed dollhouse with interior rooms and furniture.

Detailed dollhouse with various rooms on a white background

The Skills to Get Started

Learn everything you need — from prepping an old dollhouse to styling every tiny room. Even if you've never crafted before, this course will give you the confidence, techniques, and creative spark to transform any dollhouse into a miniature masterpiece.

Planning your renovation & choosing a style

Prepping & painting existing surfaces

Wallpaper & wall finishes

Laying miniature flooring — tiles, timber and more

Making miniature furniture pieces

Styling tiny beds, sofas, kitchens & living spaces

Selecting materials, glues & tools that actually work

Understanding scale & how to work with it

Bonus furniture templates, printable wallpapers & shopping lists

Explore Your Lessons

Before we dive into the tiny details, let's set you up for success. You'll learn how to choose the right dollhouse (or rescue one from storage!), get familiar with the tools and materials, and start dreaming up your design. Plus, I’ll show you my own dollhouses to spark some ideas and get your creative wheels turning.

5 Videos

Bonus: Shopping Links / Downloadable Template

Need help picking your dream dollhouse? This lesson walks you through what to look for — from second hand gems to ready-to-go kits — and helps you avoid common rookie mistakes. Let the hunt begin!

1 Video

What’s a house without a roof?

In this chapter, we’ll cover two classic roof styles: scalloped shingles and neat straight shingles. You’ll learn how to apply them in a way that looks detailed and realistic (but is surprisingly easy to do).

2 Videos

Time to give your dollhouse some street appeal!

Learn how to create miniature brick walls, timber siding, and crisp painted finishes. We’ll also add charming window trims to complete the look - your dollhouse will be turning heads already.

4 Videos

The perfect floor can totally transform a space, and we’ve got plenty of options. From timber and herringbone to stone and paper tiles, you’ll learn how to template, cut, and lay mini floors like a pro. This chapter is a creative playground of styles and textures.

7 Videos

Let’s dress up those walls! You’ll learn how to wallpaper a dollhouse without wrinkles or bubbles (yes, it’s possible!), plus create beautiful board & batten, stone textures, and even a tiny tiled backsplash.

The result? Walls with serious personality.

4 Videos

Here’s where the magic really happens - making your own furniture!

From dining tables and upholstered beds to sofas, chairs, and a mini kitchen, I’ll walk you through easy, satisfying builds that bring your rooms to life. Each piece is designed to be beginner-friendly but stylish enough to impress.

12 Videos

Bonus: Downloadable Templates

No dollhouse is complete without the little things. In this chapter, we’ll make tiny potted plants, books, rugs, picture frames, vases, pies (yes, really), and other mini decor items that add charm and coziness to every room.

8 Videos

Bonus: Downloadable Templates

It’s the little details that make a big difference. We’ll wrap things up by adding finishing trim, delicate vines, and learn how to keep your dollhouse clean and well-maintained for years to come.

3 Videos

Ready to get festive? Turn your dollhouse into a holiday wonderland with a mini Christmas tree, wreaths, garlands, and a tiny gingerbread house. This section includes a planning guide and shopping list so you can get prepped with ease.

5 Videos

Bonus: Planning Guide / Shopping Links

Yes, we’re making an actual dollhouse shaped like a tree!

I’ll show you step-by-step how I created one of my most loved builds - from building the tree structure to the final magical result. If you’re feeling adventurous, this one’s for you.

1 Video

Let’s finish on a fun note. In this bonus module, I test out quirky design challenges.

The first one: turning a clock into a dollhouse. It’s playful, creative, and shows that once you know the basics - anything can be a dollhouse.

More challenges coming soon!

1 Video

Sewing + Upcycling

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Name: Sewing + Upcycling
Brand: Geneva's DIY School
Price: 75.0 USD
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$75.00 USD $93.92 USD

Get access to everything in the Sewing & Furniture Upcycling Courses for one special bundle price. Lifetime access. No ongoing fees.

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Learn Simple Techniques. Get Amazing Results.

Cladding

Brick

Tiles

Board & Batten

Wallpaper

Furniture

Miniature indoor setting with shelves, plants, and a staircase.

Decorations

Christmas

Meet Your Instructor

Geneva Vanderzeil

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.

Woman sitting on a couch wearing a white shirt and green overalls, with a home interior background.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all! This course is perfect for complete beginners. Whether you’re crafty or not, we’ll walk you through every step—from building a tool kist and materials list to decorating it with handmade miniatures.

It’s entirely self-paced. Some people complete their dollhouse in a weekend, others chip away at it over a few months. You can revisit lessons anytime and work at the speed that suits you — you have lifetime access.

The course inclueds a full supply list when you join. Most materials are easy to find at your local hardware or craft store, and we also include budget-friendly alternatives and ways to reuse things you might already have at home.

Yes, with a little help! Kids can enjoy the course with adult supervision, especially when it comes to cutting and using tools. It’s a wonderful project to do together.

Yes! You can easily buy any course or bundle as a gift. Just go to our Gift Card page to purchase a digital gift card It’s a thoughtful and easy present for birthdays, holidays, or just because.