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The Beginner Series

£115.00
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The Beginner Series is a great option for total beginners looking to dive into sewing and build solid skills from the get go. The collection of garments are not only the easiest ones in our range but they're the ones that offer the most guidance with the supporting online tutorials. 

Skill Level

Level: Suitable for anyone from a total beginner to intermediate sewer

Workshop Info

Format:

6 x PDF Patterns: Cara Top, Frida Shirt, Rib Sweater, Daphne Trousers, Sunday Trackies & Zero Waste Pouf

3 x Online Workshops: Cara Top Workshop, Frida Shirt Workshop & Daphne Trouser Workshop totalling 4 hours of teaching. You can watch the workshops in your own time as many times as you want. 

What You'll Learn

Sewing process:

We recommend completing the series in the following order:

1. Zero Waste Pouffe (PDF instructions)

2. Cara Top Workshop (pre-recorded tutorial)

3. Frida Shirt Workshop (pre-recorded tutorial)

4. Daphne Trouser Workshop (pre-recorded tutorial)

5. Rib Sweater (PDF instructions)

6. Sunday Trackies (PDF instructions)

What will be covered?

  • Concealed zip fly
  • Binding finishing details
  • Inserting sleeves
  • French seams 
  • Run & Fell seams
  • Stretch seam
  • Patch pockets
  • Sandwiching a double back yoke
  • Topstitching details
  • Working with jersey
  • Hemming
  • Sewing on buttons
  • Button holes

The Workshops:

1. Cara Top - Starting with this beginners piece you'll get to grips with the basics and will be introduced to detailed sewing techniques at an achievable level. (Available in sizes 4 -28)

2. Frida Shirt - Next we'll build things up to introduce more making elements to a paired back blouse with sleeves. (Available in sizes 6 -28)

3. Daphne Trousers - Moving on to trousers, you'll learn how to sew a zip fly with additional binding detailing to give a high quality finish. Fiddly but very satisfying. (Available in sizes 4 -28)

Sizing & Fit

Sizes: UK Sizes 6 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

Please see each product page individually for details of each garment.

Materials Needed

Please see each product page individually for details of each garment.

How to use PDF Patterns

Where to find your patterns & workshops:

After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download and any workshops in your account page. Simply log in (or create an account using the same email address used to purchase) and click the account button in the top right corner. The most up to date versions of the patterns will always be available from within your account. If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.

Opening your files:

Some older Window computers have problems opening zip files. If this is the case, you can use the free programme 7-Zip to open your files.

How to print your pattern:

You have two options for printing out your pattern.

1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.

2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.

Using PDF layers:

All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).

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More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.

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The Beginner Series

£115.00

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Masha A.
Great explanation and fantastic vibe

I've done many different sewing workshops, and Hetty's are by far my favorite. Her explanations are very clear, nothing is skipped, and the video is informative. Plus, she just greats an atmosphere that makes me want to watch the workshops, makes me actually want to sew, and helps me enjoy the calm, as opposed to getting stressed out. Highly recommend both for beginners and advanced sewers.

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Rosie
The best way into sewing!

I bought the Beginner Series in January, and I’ve now done all the video tutorials and am planning on making the Rib Sweater and Sunday Trackies for autumn. Hetty’s tutorials are amazing and have helped me go from total beginner to a much more confident sewist in all ways. I love the emphasis on professional techniques right from the very start, which means that although projects might take a bit longer, they’re more likely to last and more likely to be worn. Not only have I made three amazing pieces so far, I’ve also carried the techniques learnt over into other projects too, and the tutorials have definitely helped with learning how to solve problems that arise in other patterns I’ve used too.

And on top of that, the patterns included are fantastic. Both shirts are really gorgeous, and while I never would have picked the Daphne Trousers for myself, I absolutely love how they look on me - and I feel so proud of my first pair of trousers! Very excited to do the next two on my own, with the confidence and knowledge gained from the first three. Worth every penny if you’re a beginner!

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Pragna
Beginner Series going strong!

Update: since my review in May, I’ve moved on to another beginner piece (Frida Top) which a has taught me new techniques & even gotten me some compliments at my workplace. Hetty continues to be available to me as I navigate this new pattern. Specifically what really works for me is how clear the instructions are for confusing sections of the garment like the back yoke & the sleeves. I had no issues following these new techniques the first time around because of clear video instructions. I highly recommend following the order of the tops in the videos (Cara, then Frida) as this helped me pick up the methods for the second top quickly. Can’t wait to tackle the pants next.

Thanks again, Hetty!

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