Comprehensive
Sewing
Course I
Mastering Hand Sewing

Master the timeless art of hand sewing in 17 guided video lessons that teach you every essential stitch, skill, and technique.

With Kristen Looysen

Master the timeless art of hand sewing in 17 guided video lessons that teach you every essential stitch, skill, and technique.

No sewing machine required!

Discover the Art of Hand Sewing

Learn the art of hand sewing in 17 step-by-step video lessons that build your skills and confidence from the ground up. Master essential stitches and techniques while creating eight meaningful, handmade pieces.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Go from zero to proficient in 17 lessons. Gain a fully developed set of skills and knowledge, complete with tips, tricks and terminology that will make you a confident seamstress, equipped to tackle any hand sewing project.

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

You’ll begin to think like an artist as you explore and experiment with different types of textiles, practice creativity through colors and design, and develop your own artistic style.

RANGE OF PROJECTS

Your learning journey introduces you to new methods and techniques along the way, as you complete eight projects covering all the main hand sewing disciplines.

Here's a Sneak Peak!

Completely
Free!

$149.99

$34.99

Unlimted Access:

The course will be available for free on our YouTube channel and includes:

  • A fully structured curriculum consisting of over 7 hours of professional video content
  • 8 fully hand sewn projects, introducing you to a wide range of sewing disciplines
  • Exclusive printable project patterns
  • A comprehensive course guide, including tools and materials lists
  • Access to discussion boards where you can connect with other students and share your progress

Enrolling through a charter homeschool?
Lessons will be released weekly on Thursdays at 10 a.m., starting January 29.

Completely
Free!

$149.99

$34.99

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Unlimted Access:

The course will available for free on our YouTube channel and includes:

  • A fully structured hand-sewing curriculum with over 7 hours of professional video instruction
  • Guided projects to create 8 hand-sewn pieces, building skills from basic to proficient
  • Coverage of more than 35 essential hand-sewing skills and techniques
  • Exclusive printable patterns for each project
  • A comprehensive course guide with tools and materials lists
  • Access to discussion boards to connect with other students and share progress

Enrolling through a charter homeschool?
Lessons will be released weekly on Thursdays at 10 a.m., starting January 29.

What's in the course?

What's in the course?

This comprehensive course focuses on teaching a wide array of hand sewing techniques and projects that you’ll complete along with your instructor. These projects develop your knowledge and skills from basic to proficient over the course of 17 engaging lessons. You'll learn tips and tricks along the way, as well as the tools and materials used for each project.

17 Video Lessons
8 Hand Sewing Projects
9 Custom Patterns
Course Guide
Discussion Board Access

Hi! I'm Kris.

Welcome to my class, Mastering Hand Sewing! I’m excited to invite you into my studio to show you all the ways to use a needle and thread. Besides learning how to sew, I want you to imagine and design what to sew. If you’ll pour yourself into this course, by the time you’re done, you’ll be equipped to continue in any sewing discipline with confidence.

Creating is a satisfying, joy-filled endeavor that I can’t wait for you to experience. What I am teaching is nothing new. Sewing used to be an essential and enjoyable activity that has since been lost. This class is about reconnecting you with long-forgotten skills. It’s about capturing the feeling of pride and satisfaction that has been misplaced with the use of modern technology. It’s about learning a new skill that opens up a world of creative possibilities. And once you know the feeling of stitching a part of yourself into every creation you’ll fall in love with sewing just like I have. And that’s the best reason to get started!

Hi! I'm Kris.

Welcome to my class, Mastering Hand Sewing! I’m excited to invite you into my studio to show you all the ways to use a needle and thread. Besides learning how to sew, I want you to imagine and design what to sew. If you’ll pour yourself into this course, by the time you’re done, you’ll be equipped to continue in any sewing discipline with confidence.

Creating is a satisfying, joy-filled endeavor that I can’t wait for you to experience. What I am teaching is nothing new. Sewing used to be an essential and enjoyable activity that has since been lost.This class is about reconnecting you with long-forgotten skills. It’s about invoking the feeling of pride and satisfaction that you’ll never get while using technology. It’s about learning a new skill that opens up a world of creative possibilities. And once you know the feeling of stitching a part of yourself into every creation you’ll fall in love with sewing just like I have. And that’s the best reason to get started!

What Students
Are Saying

What Students Are Saying

"This course is perfect for beginners! I loved learning real skills and completing projects from start to finish. Kris’s instructions are clear, encouraging, and patient. It’s educational but also fun and creative, giving me confidence and a sense of accomplishment every time I finish a project."

Jeanne
Student, Age 80

"I can’t believe how much I’ve learned! I’d never sewn by hand before, and now I’m finishing projects I’m genuinely proud of. Kris explains everything so clearly and makes it fun. Sewing has become something I look forward to and is my favorite way to relax and create!"

Roxanne
Student, Age 47

"My student absolutely loved this course! She was fully engaged from start to finish, learning new stitches and completing beautiful projects along the way. The lessons are clear, fun, and easy to follow, and it’s been amazing to see her confidence and creativity grow with each completed project."

Hannah
Homeschool Teacher

"This course is very well produced and structured. Each lesson builds on the last, and every technique is explained clearly. I can easily pause and rewind, which helps me really grasp the techniques. It’s not just about learning stitches, it’s about learning skills I can use on any project, now and in the future."

Damien
Student, Age 33

"This course is perfect for beginners! I loved learning real skills and completing projects from start to finish. Kris’s instructions are clear, encouraging, and patient. It’s educational but also fun and creative, giving me confidence and a sense of accomplishment every time I finish a project."

Jeanne
Student, Age 80

"Hands down, the most fun course I’ve ever taken! Kris’s teaching style is clear and encouraging, and the projects are creative without being intimidating. By the end, I felt proud and inspired to keep going."


Monica
Student, Age 21

"I can’t believe how much fun hand sewing can be! Kris makes everything so clear and approachable, and the projects are actually exciting to finish. I’ve tried other online classes, but nothing stuck like this. I feel proud, confident, and motivated to keep sewing more, and I’m hooked!"

Rachel
Student, Age 19

"I can’t believe how much I’ve learned! I’d never sewn by hand before, and now I’m finishing projects I’m genuinely proud of. Kris explains everything so clearly and makes it fun. Sewing has become something I look forward to and is my favorite way to relax and create!"

Roxanne
Student, Age 47

"My student absolutely loved this course! She was fully engaged from start to finish, learning new stitches and completing beautiful projects along the way. The lessons are clear, fun, and easy to follow, and it’s been amazing to see her confidence and creativity grow with each completed project."

Hannah
Homeschool Teacher

"Hands down, the most fun course I’ve ever taken! Kris’s teaching style is clear and upbeat, and the projects are creative without being intimidating. I wasn’t just following instructions—I was making things I actually wanted to use. By the end, I felt proud and inspired to keep going."

Monica
Student, Age 21

"The way this course is organized is amazing. Each lesson builds on the last, and every technique is explained clearly. I can pause, rewind, and actually understand what I’m doing. It’s not just about learning stitches, it’s about learning skills I can use on any project, now and in the future."

Damien
Student, Age 33

"I can’t believe how much fun hand sewing can be! Kris makes everything so clear and approachable, and the projects are actually exciting to finish. I’ve tried other online classes, but nothing stuck like this. I feel proud, confident, and motivated to keep sewing more, and I’m hooked!"

Rachel
Student, Age 19

"This course is perfect for beginners! I loved learning real skills and completing projects from start to finish. Kris’s instructions are clear, encouraging, and patient. It’s educational but also fun and creative, giving me confidence and a sense of accomplishment every time I finish a project."

Jeanne
Student, Age 80

"I can’t believe how much I’ve learned! I’d never sewn by hand before, and now I’m finishing projects I’m genuinely proud of. Kris explains everything so clearly and makes it fun. Sewing has become something I look forward to and is my favorite way to relax and create!"

Roxanne
Student, Age 47

"My student absolutely loved this course! She was fully engaged from start to finish, learning new stitches and completing beautiful projects along the way. The lessons are clear, fun, and easy to follow, and it’s been amazing to see her confidence and creativity grow with each completed project."

Hannah
Homeschool Teacher

"This course is very well produced and structured. Each lesson builds on the last, and every technique is explained clearly. I can easily pause and rewind, which helps me really grasp the techniques. It’s not just about learning stitches, it’s about learning skills I can use on any project, now and in the future."

Damien
Student, Age 33

"This course is perfect for beginners! I loved learning real skills and completing projects from start to finish. Kris’s instructions are clear, encouraging, and patient. It’s educational but also fun and creative, giving me confidence and a sense of accomplishment every time I finish a project."

Jeanne
Student, Age 80

"Hands down, the most fun course I’ve ever taken! Kris’s teaching style is clear and encouraging, and the projects are creative without being intimidating. By the end, I felt proud and inspired to keep going."


Monica
Student, Age 21

FAQs

Do I need any prior sewing experience?
How will I know what materials to purchase?
How will I know what tools to purchase?
What skills will I learn?
What if I have questions along the way?
Am I allowed to sell what I create from the course patterns?
Are the discussion boards moderated?
Can I use this course to teach a class?
What is the appropriate age level for this course?
How will I access the course after I've purchased it?

Skip the Shopping,
Start Sewing!

Skip the Shopping,
Start Sewing!

We want getting started to feel simple, not overwhelming or expensive. That’s why we offer individual project kits, allowing you to purchase materials only for the projects you want to make or the supplies you don’t already have. Each kit includes thoughtfully curated materials in similar colors and textures used by Kris, cut to the sizes needed. This keeps costs down, avoids unnecessary extras, and lets you focus on sewing with confidence.

To order project kits, click the button below to visit our Etsy shop.

Kit Selection

The final two projects of the course include creating a stuffed animal with an outfit. Students may choose between a gray dog with trousers and suspenders, and a white cat with a dress.

Select one:

Dog

Cat

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Charter Homeschool Bundle

Charter Homeschool Bundle

Full Semester Course + Materials Kit

$249

This bundle includes 6-month access to the full course plus the materials kit of your choice.

To purchase the bundle directly, click the “Purchase Bundle” button below and complete the enrollment form. Once finished, the student will receive an email with a link to access their course.

If your school uses a purchase order system, simply inform your homeschool teacher that you wish to purchase our bundle, and they will initiate the process.

Don't see your school listed?

If you’re interested in enrolling in Mastering Hand Sewing with FrameCourse, simply request us as a vendor through your charter school to get started.

The Future of Comprehensive Sewing

Mastering Hand Sewing, the first class in our Comprehensive Sewing series, is the perfect place to begin your sewing journey. Once you know how fabric behaves, how to control it, and how stitches form, these skills translate seamlessly to machine sewing.

The next class, Machine Sewing Fundamentals, will build directly on the foundational skills you've already learned. Once you understand the rhythm of stitching by hand, using a machine becomes less intimidating and more intuitive. With this solid base, you're ready to learn how to work more efficiently, explore new techniques, and tackle bigger projects with confidence.

We're so excited to announce that we're working on more courses where you’ll learn skills like garment construction, alterations, fitting, designing, and more. Each class is designed to grow with you—step by step—so you can feel confident, capable, and inspired every time you sit down to sew. See you soon!