Teaching Beginning Sewing Licensing Event

Become a Martha Pullen Licensed Teacher!

Licensing is a unique experience, blending the love of sewing with skill-building and business opportunity. Whether you want to teach or not, this online course just might be the perfect fit for you. With over 20 projects to download and videos to support the project instructions, you can hone your beginning sewing and teaching skills - in the comfort of your own home. The wide variety of projects allows you to share many of the basic sewing skills easily and completely, with something to appeal to every taste and interest. They include quilt and home décor projects, plus garment construction and bag making skill-building, too.

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This Teaching Beginning Sewing Licensing course will prepare you to teach beginning sewing while giving you a tried-and-true curriculum to use. You will have licensing privileges from the day you receive your license. This means that you can either make the projects for sale without limit or, if you are teaching, you can make as many copies of the project instructions as you need for your students.

Projects in each licensing collection are unique to that particular licensing, so no one else will have your projects other than the students who are licensed in the same curriculum. If you choose to teach, holding a Martha Pullen License will open teaching doors that might not otherwise be available to you.

Do you have to teach if you become a Martha Pullen Licensed Teacher? No! We have many licensed teachers who never plan on teaching or do not plan on teaching at this time. Everyone is welcome!

Access your courses anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone.

In-depth how-to videos, interactive assignments and social interaction designed for a proven learning experience.

No set class time! Our courses are structured to fit around your schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Who should take this course?

Sewists who want to improve their sewing skills
Sewists who want to teach beginning sewing to others
Sewing teachers who are looking for an already tested, ready-to-teach curriculum, complete with fully illustrated patterns and step-by-step directions
Sewists who always wanted to become a licensed teacher but could not afford the time or money to attend the live retreats

Sewists that want to become “Teaching Beginning Sewing” certified but require a flexable schedule.
Sewists who love sewing in their pajamas!

2. What will you get?

Great how-to videos on techniques and projects
Round table discussion - class and kit pricing suggestions
Business ideas from Martha Pullen - where to teach, advertising yourself and promoting classes.
Tips on how to improve your teaching skills
Teaching methods which help all types of students learn more easily
Over 20 project handouts for you to download and teach
Downloadable patterns for all projects - including a blouse (XS-4XL) and a skirt (XS-4XL)
How to use special notions that make even the most difficult techniques easier
Instruction about proper dart placement and construction
How to Install the perfect zipper, easily and successfully
Quilting basics - piecing, quilting and binding
Easy ways to assemble purses, totes and bags
Measuring for and making curtains and shades
Upon completion - receive a personalized Teaching Beginning Sewing licensing graduation certificate, signed by Martha Pullen. Plus receive the Martha Pullen teacher licensing logo for your website or business card as well as a digitized version of the teacher licensing logo.
Plus much, much more!

3. What will you learn how to make?

Blouse with Darts
Blouse without Darts
Elastic Waist Skirt
Skirt with Zipper and Facings
Rag Quilt
Sampler Quilt
Quilted Wall Hanging
Quilted Pillow Sham
Table Runner
Placemats & Napkins
Crazy Patch Pillow
Flanged Pillow Sham
Bias Shaped Table Runner
Zippered Make-Up Bag
Martha’s Purse
Large Tote with Pockets
Lined Rod Pocket Curtain
Unlined Rod Pocket Curtain
Lined Roman Shade
Unlined Roman Shade
Looped Curtain
Shower Curtain

07/26/2015

I am elated ! I can't wait to start my business! I feel like I am still growing up ...even at 62 years I am still learning not only new sewing techniques but life lessons about people as well!
Thank you Martha,Alicia, Peggy and everyone there at Martha Pullen headquarters? I feel like I have made new "online Friends" I hope to see more online courses in the future, and look forward to taking the Heirloom and Serging classes as soon as possible!

07/23/2015

Loved all of the information. As an experienced seamstress, it is sometimes hard for me to explain information to a beginning student. I love all of the projects. They will help me teach my beginners what to do.

07/06/2015

this has been an amazing experience. My schedule is just crazy - and being able to take this in this format is an answer to prayer. I know my mom is smiling in heaven - she always wanted this for me, but I couldn't make it work to come to a class. I am hoping that will change - and I am so looking forward to both taking more classes, to teaching, and to hopefully spending some in person time with the instructors. I am, again, so thankful - and "sew" pleased!!!!

04/21/2015

Being someone who started sewing at age 10 and has enjoyed making clothes for my daughters and grand-daughters, I really enjoyed the review and the new techniques taught in this class. It was not only a great review, but a chance to learn something new. You can teach an old dog new tricks and she can even enjoy learning. The videos are great, the instructions are concise and easy to follow. The projects gave me a chance to learn and practice a wide variety of skills. Thank you. I hope to have the opportunity to meet you all in person one day. God bless.

08/04/2015

Loved the course, learned new things and appreciate so much the time all of you put into the courses! Thank you! Ruth.

06/29/2015

Excellent course. I learned a LOT and I've been sewing intermittently for about 40 years. Our Instructors are great, responsive, and very encouraging; as are our classmates. Well done. Thank you.
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Kathy McMakin

Kathy McMakin is one of America’s foremost authorities in the field of heirloom sewing by machine and by serger. She is the editorial director of Classic Sewing magazine, and she teaches beginning and advanced sewers from every corner of the world and inspires a new level of confidence in her students. Kathy directs sewing and serging events for Classic Sewing and Martha Pullen Company held all across the U.S. and is the director of Martha Pullen’s Teacher Licensing Program. She also teaches at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.

She has been a guest instructor at events for every major sewing machine manufacturer in the world. She has authored several sewing and serging books and has produced and appeared in numerous sewing and serging videos. Kathy lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband and has two grown children and three absolutely precious grandchildren.

Peggy Dilbone

Peggy Dilbone is a designer, author and teacher. She has been teaching for over 20 years, sharing her enthusiasm for heirloom sewing and sergers. She has appeared on "America Sews" with Sue Hausmann and "Martha’s Sewing Room" with Martha Pullen. Peggy has taught classes in London, Mexico and Puerto Rico; and at Husqvarna Viking conventions, the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion and Martha Pullen /Husqvarna Viking Extravaganzas. Peggy presents heirloom and serger seminars and trunk shows throughout the United States and is a key teacher and designer for the Martha Pullen heirloom licensing programs. Peggy is also a Certified Sulky™ Teacher. Peggy publishes a series of sewing and serger patterns, CDs and a DVD on serger coverstitch.

Connie Palmer

What began as a simple interest in sewing 30 years ago has blossomed into an exciting adventure that Connie loves to share with her students. Her gift for elegant design and exquisite craftsmanship has made her a highly sought-after teacher in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico.

She travels and teaches for the Martha Pullen travel events and returns year after year as one of the favorite teachers at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Her showcase of skills can often be seen on PBS television in Martha’s Sewing Room, America Sews with Sue Hausmann and Quilting with Shar. She is a regular contributor to Classic Sewing magazine and contributed to Sew Beautiful magazine for many years. She has the privilege of having garment designs on the covers of five Martha Pullen books: Lovely Lingerie; Elegant Sewing for Baby; Contemporary Heirlooms for the Older Girl; Six Easy Patterns and Fabulous Fashions.

Alicia Welcher

Alicia Welcher is a designer, author, and sewing instructor who specializes in heirloom and serger sewing. She has earned a following of devoted sewists through her clear and concise teaching methods. She is an assistant editor of Classic Sewing magazine and is on the faculty of the Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing program, Classic Sewing Events and Original Sewing & Quilt Expos. Join Alicia in her online classes found under the education tab at thesewingcollection.com, on Facebook at Alicia Kountz Welcher and on her website at www.aliciawelcher.com.

Charlotte Potter

Charlotte has been sewing and designing for over 40 years. As a child, she learned the art of handwork and sewing from her Mother, an expert seamstress. One statement from her Mother still rings in her ears, "Sure, you can do that!" Charlotte used these encouraging words with her own daughters on their successful paths into adulthood.

What started as a hobby, quickly grew into a long career with Martha Pullen Company, where she worked in most aspects of the company. Her talent lies in mentally dissecting projects and creating a roadmap for creating beautiful things. She has designed and written instructional handouts, books and digital materials for the company for many years. An eye for detail, her technical ability and putting her ideas and ideas of others into words, has been a great asset to the company. Charlotte has been a part of our licensing team for many, many years.

Patty Smith

Patty Smith is a writer, designer and teacher. She has authored three sewing books and teaches in the Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing program. Patty is one of the world’s leading heirloom sewing teachers and has many years of experience in teaching sewing at all levels. Her expertise in heirloom techniques, including smocking and French sewing by machine are beyond compare. She was a regular contributor to Sew Beautiful magazine.

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