Garment Construction Courses and Certifications

How to Sew Your First Skirt and Understand Patterns

5 ratings at CreativeLive

How to Sew Your First Skirt and Understand Patterns with Shaerie Mead

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Vintage Pocket Skirt

1 rating at CreativeLive

Learn to make a vintage pocket skirt from a paper pattern, including pockets, waistband, elastic casing, and hemming—even with no sewing experience.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sew a Billie Sweatshirt or Sweater Dress (Live Online)

568 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn to sew a comfortable sweatshirt or sweater dress from a commercial pattern, including fitting, stretchy knits, cuffs, crew necks, and balloon sleeves.

• CourseHorse
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• $165.00

Collar Sewing Boot Camp (Live Online)

521 ratings at CourseHorse

Master the art of sewing collars and elevate your garment game at Santa Monica College.

• CourseHorse
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• $208.00

Coat and Jacket (Virtual) (Live Online)

425 ratings at CourseHorse

Sew a coat or jacket while working with non-stretch fabrics, machine sewing techniques, pockets, bindings, and buttonholes.

• CourseHorse
• Self-Paced
• $375.00

Bernadette Banner

Lacy Edwardian Blouses - Complexity and Construction Techniques

Explore the intricacies of creating lacy Edwardian blouses, from material selection to construction techniques, with insights on historical accuracy and modern adaptations.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Underneath It All: Guide to Interfacings, Linings, and Facings

6 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Learn to design and sew custom garment interiors for a truly fine finish with sewing expert Linda Lee.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 3 hours 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

BFDI-072: Basics of Pattern Making and Sewing

Learn to construct garments by taking body measurements, drafting basic blocks, creating patterns, and practicing hand and machine sewing.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Nov 15, 2026
• Free Online Course

Sewing Designer Jeans

Unsatisfied with the fit, details or price tag of designer jeans? Make your own! Sew fashion-forward, high-end jeans, customized to your body and style.

• Craftsy
• 4 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

A Guide to Interfacings, Linings & Facings

Exquisite garments are skillfully sewn both inside and out. Learn to design and sew custom garment interiors for a truly fine finish.

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

40 Techniques Every Sewer Should Know

Learn to read between the lines of any sewing pattern as instructor Gail Yellen teaches you 40 essential techniques that every sewer should know!

• Craftsy
• 4 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Creative Closures: 8 Unique Techniques

Fasten your garments and accessories with fashionable and functional flair! Personalize any pattern with one-of-a-kind closures that set your projects...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Sew Ready: Garment Basics

Customize and sew your first garment — a chic pencil skirt — and gain the skills to make even more wardrobe essentials you'll love to wear! Note...

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Designing Details: Pockets

Couturier Kenneth D. King shares his techniques for designing and sewing custom pockets that enhance the look and feel of any garment.

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

One Pattern, Many Looks: Pants

Create a versatile block pattern to ensure perfect-fitting pants across an array of style choices. Kathy Ruddy shows you how!

• Craftsy
• 4 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00