"Annie is so great at explaining things so that they are easy to understand and follow... I'm really enjoying it - loving learning such practical skills "

- Catherine G

Sewing with Stretch Fabrics is a comprehensive online sewing course, which gives you LIFETIME ACCESS to 44 sewing video tutorials and detailed hand outs, plus on-going support and weekly video conferencing with me - award winning bridal designer and sewing tutor Annie Lucas.

  • 44 video lessons
  • Comprehensive handouts
  • Sew a tee-shirt of your own
  • Supportive Facebook community
  • Expert tuition
  • Live support

+ free bonus module - using special elastics

Picot or ruffle elastic

Fold over elastic

Corded Elastic

​Use up your jersey scraps to make comfy pants, and get the fit perfect with a variety of specialist elastics. 
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This FREE Bonus content will show you the machine settings and techniques required to tackle these specialist decorative elastics and add the final flourish to your me-made undies...
I just asked the members of my sewing community...
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​'What do you most need a course to help you with?'

Do you know what they pretty much all said? ​
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'Sewing stretch fabrics'

Many people struggle with this, and you are not alone. This course has been created to take the stress out of sewing with knit and jersey fabrics leaving you with the skills and know-how to get a perfect finish, every time.

What will I be able to do?

You will be able to:

- identify different types of stretch fabrics
- select the right tools with which to work with them
- use a range of techniques to finish seams & hems
- insert and finish an elasticated waistband
- perfectly insert a neck band or cuff
- select and use a pattern for any stretch garment
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​... as well as knowing which fabrics to buy for your pattern, go on to make a perfectly finished stretch garment and  much more!
Each module takes you through a different aspect of using stretch fabric, each with a carefully designed workbook to record your learning and look back for reference.

And... you DON'T NEED AN OVERLOCKER!

​Just your normal sewing machine...

After this course there will be no stopping you completing the comfiest wardrobe of your dreams! 

PLUS FREE bonus module -
​sewing special elastics! (VALUE £25)

What’s great about your courses is that you break it all down into such manageable chunks. It’s so digestible and so clear. You also explain the WHY behind how to do things which makes it much easier to understand. 

- Poppy N

How does it work?

The course is run in a dedicated course hosting platform, with both professionally recorded videos for all the taught material as well as weekly group video calls for anyone who has questions about the teaching that week. 

Participants share work, support each other and ask questions and support is offered speedily by tutor Annie who checks in with the group throughout the week.

Each module introduces a series of skills for that week. These are consolidated into a project  in the final week - where you use your new found knowledge and skills to make a teeshirt, top or sweatshirt for yourself, your partner or the small person in your life ! 
Week 1:  All about stretch fabrics - the different types, the construction, measuring stretch and more
Week 2: Equipment - understand which tools you need for the job, and why
​Week 3: Techniques for sewing stretch fabrics - how to make the most out of your machine including how to set the perfect neck band
Week 4: Choosing patterns for stretch garments - what to look out for and how to use them, fabric requirements
Week 5: Project week - put it all together and create your perfect stretch garment

PLUS FREE bonus module - sewing special elastics!

This brand new course co-hort begins on Tuesday 18th April 2023

What will I be able to make after this course?

 Any of these... and more!

Each weekly module provides all of the skills, techniques and know how you will need to be able to tackle any stretch garment pattern and complete it with calm, confidence and ease.

A comprehensive sewing course, 44 video lessons, LIFETIME and live support as you go ...

Sewing with Stretch Fabrics is packed with tips tricks and know-how for sewing all those pesky stretchy fabrics, the knowledge to choose them, sew with them and a project you will want to make again and again.
It has all the building blocks to amazing sewing of stretch fabrics explained clearly and digestibly in bite sized chunks.
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Overcome the overwhelm and teach yourself to sew a comfortable stretchy wardrobe today! 

DOn't forget - FREE bonus module - sewing special elastics!

This course is for you if you:

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have been making your own stretch garments but want to have a crisper finish
​are scared of sewing with stretch fabrics but longing to try
are a graduated student of  LEARN TO SEW: Back to basics or Intermediate skills builder
have sewed before but don’t feel confident working with stretch fabrics
would like to understand which of your many stitches to use in which context
want to be able to sew stretch fabrics confidently - without requiring an overlocker
I have recently finished the Back to Basics course, Annie has got me hooked already! Her teaching style is excellent, well paced and really clear, and the videos are easy to follow and in ‘bite size’ chunks... 

- Jane p

Sewist in Chief
Hello!  I'm Annie Lucas, an award winning bridal & costume designer and passionate sewing teacher. ​

​I trained as a costume designer at Central St Martins and London College of Fashion, and I began teaching 6 years ago after the birth of my first daughter.

It gives me such a buzz to share a skill that brings so much to my life, and to empower my students to love their machines, have their own ideas and express themselves with their new found skills. 

I LIVE in my stretchy me-made garments, they are original, comfortable and like wearing secret pyjamas, every day! 
Take the next step to creating the perfect hand-made wardrobe and start Sewing with Stretch Fabrics today!