Basic Sewing
Course
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The right start in sewing — without guesswork.
A structured online course for a confident (re)start
For those who want a solid foundation from day one: calm, clear, step by step. By the end of the course, you’ll have clothes in your hands that you’ll actually wear — and feel proud of.
You’re guided — from the very beginning
No experience needed. Every step is shown calmly and clearly.
Mistakes are part of learning — and you’ll be guided step by step.
You sew clothes you’ll actually wear
No décor projects, no crafts. You’ll sew everyday basics —
with patterns that fit and are easy to repeat and adapt.
You learn what matters — and what doesn’t
Built on generations of tailoring know-how and 1,000+ pieces of student feedback — from people who said: “This is how I should have started.”
Who this course is for
This course is a great fit for you if…
- you’re new to sewing or want to return after a break
- you want to build solid sewing fundamentals from day one
- you want to sew clothes you’ll actually wear
- you’re looking for clear structure and calm guidance
May not be right for you if…
- you’re mainly interested in quick craft or décor projects
- you’re only looking to try sewing casually, without learning the basics
- you prefer experimenting freely rather than following a guided process
How the Basic Sewing Course works
1. You start calmly from zero
At the beginning, you’ll work through our Sewing ABC.
In 8 concise video lessons, you’ll learn everything you need for a confident start:
- which sewing machine makes sense (and what you don’t need)
- how to take your measurements correctly
- how to prepare well from the very beginning
Everything is explained clearly, without technical jargon and without overwhelm.
2. You sew 6 garments in a logical progression
During the course, you’ll sew 6 wearable, everyday garments, arranged in a clear and sensible order.
Each project builds on the previous one — so your confidence grows step by step.
You don’t just learn individual models, but fundamentals you can use again and again.
3. You’re guided step by step
All video lessons are filmed calmly and with precise close-ups.
You can see every hand movement clearly and pause or rewind at any time.
You don’t need to memorize anything — you simply work along, step by step. Along the way, you’ll also learn how to:
- adapt patterns to your body
- work with clean, durable finishes
- choose materials that make sense — so your garments last and feel good to wear
4. You’re not on your own
If you have questions or feel unsure at any point, our tailoring team is there to help you move forward. You can also exchange ideas and experiences with other students.
You decide when and how fast you work. All course content remains available to you for lifetime access.
This course is not about collecting tutorials. It’s about learning sewing in the right order, with clarity and confidence.
- Fragmented learning
- isolated lessons
- inconsistent methods
- no clear progression
- Tailor Academy Basic Course
- structured progression
- proven fundamentals
- guidance and shared learning
What’s included in the Basic Sewing Course
One course. A clear starting point. Everything you need.
The complete Basic Sewing Course
A thoughtfully structured introduction to garment sewing — built step by step, without gaps or guesswork.
Calm, step-by-step video guidance
You learn directly from Stefan Wimmer, master tailor and instructor. The lessons are calm, precise, and filmed with clear close-ups — so every movement is easy to follow and nothing important is skipped.
Support when you need it
If you get stuck or unsure, our tailoring team is there to help you move forward. You’re not learning in isolation — but you’re also free to work independently.
Lifetime access
All content stays available to you. You can pause, repeat, or continue whenever it fits your life.
The Sewing ABC — for a confident start
8 concise video lessons covering tools, fabrics, measurements, and preparation — so you start with clarity and avoid the common beginner mistakes.
Professional clothes
From the very beginning, you work with proven sewing patterns
designed for real garments — not craft projects.
✔︎ All models include all women’s sizes (32–52)
✔︎ Additional patterns are included for girls, and — where appropriate — also for men and boys
The Basic Sewing Course
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You get immediate access to all lessons, sewing patterns, and videos and can start at your own pace.
About Stefan Wimmer
“Seeing someone wear a garment they made themselves for the first time – and realizing, ‘I did this’ – that moment of pride is hard to describe. That’s exactly why we created this course.”
Stefan Wimmer is a master tailor in the ninth generation and guides you through the Basic Sewing Course step by step, with calm and clarity.
He developed this course after seeing, again and again, how frustrating the start into sewing can be — often caused by conflicting instructions and missing fundamentals — and how many people give up on this wonderful skill because of it.
That’s why Stefan doesn’t just show what to do, but also explains why — so you understand what you’re doing and develop confidence and enjoyment in sewing from the very beginning.
Frequent Questions
About the Basic Sewing Course
No. You don’t need a special or expensive machine.
The course is designed so you can start with a standard household sewing machine.
In the Sewing ABC, we explain what actually matters —
and give clear guidance if you don’t have a machine yet.
Yes. The course has no fixed pace.
You work step by step, at your own speed, and can pause or repeat lessons anytime.
There’s no pressure to “keep up” or finish within a certain time.
Yes. You get lifetime access to all lessons, videos, and patterns
and can start whenever it fits your schedule.
All models include women’s sizes 32–52 (equivalent to XXS-6XL).
Additional patterns are included for girls (80–164).
T-shirts, jogging pants and hoodies are also available for
men (sizes 44–64) and boys (sizes 80–164).
If you run into a problem or feel unsure, our tailoring team is there to help you move forward.
You’re not learning on your own — but you’re free to work independently.
If you’re interested in sewing the models, go ahead. The 6 models come with professional patterns from Tailor Academy in all sizes, mostly also for men and children, which far exceed the value of the course. The video sewing tutorials also include many valuable tips that could provide “aha!” moments even for advanced sewers.
You can also watch the videos at increased speed.
And if you don’t like the course as an advanced user – of course, our full 6-week money-back guarantee also applies to you.
Still have a question?
We’re happy to help.
The right start in sewing — without guesswork.
A structured start for those who want to build solid foundations
and feel confident and supported along the way.
6-week money-back guarantee · no risk
