Sew Little: Nursery Design
Vanessa Vargas Wilson, The Crafty Gemini
Class Preview
0:50
- In-depth Instruction; over 179 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
2:29
Meet Vanessa Wilson and learn about Craftsy's learning platform.
Materials
10:07
Vanessa walks you through all of the supplies that you'll need for this class.
Basic Techniques
24:44
Develop sewing techniques, including the French seam and blind hem, that you can later incorporate into handmade nursery items and other sewing projects.
Embellishing Techniques
40:52
Easily create piping and ruffles to add to new nursery items.
The Valance
17:21
Measure, cut and hem fabric to create a quaint valance for a nursery or any other room.
Curtains
21:27
Sew fabric panels and install rod pockets to create your very own customized curtains.
Changing Pad
17:55
Discover the supplies and techniques needed to create and design a comfy changing pad.
Seat Cushion
24:36
Assemble a comfortable seat cushion with ties for a nursery rocking chair.
Seat Back
12:54
Vanessa teaches you how to sew a chair back cushion to match the seat cushion made in the previous lesson.
Bonus: Embellishments
6:15
Bonus! Vanessa teaches you some embellishment techniques, such as sewing on a ruffle.
You may know Vanessa as Crafty Gemini, from YouTube’s Threadbanger channel. As you make a changing pad cover and rocking chair seat and back cushions, you’ll learn piping, ruffles, French seams, blind hems and pleats. Measure and design cafe curtains and valances that will work for your nursery or any room in your home. As you learn these basic projects, you’ll pick up professional-level techniques that you can use to make garments, more home decor, accessories and more. Decorate your nursery while learning fundamental skills to take your crafting to the next level!
Vanessa Vargas Wilson, The Crafty Gemini
Vanessa Vargas Wilson, aka Crafty Gemini, quit her job as a law professor to turn her creative passion into a full-time gig. She’s the star of YouTube's TheCraftyGemini channel and creator of the Crafty Gemini website, where she shares her know-how for all things crafty, from quilting and knitting to sewing, crochet and more. Vanessa has also been a guest on the PBS show "Knit & Crochet Now."
Bonus materials available after purchase