Sew Learn How Course Outline

Sew Learn How to Safely Operate an Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine With Professional Results

Designed For Beginners to Achieve Success

Taking on any new learning endeavor can be scary and exciting. This course is designed for beginners even if you have no prior sewing experience. There is nothing to feel uneasy or anxious about. You will be learning from Master Sewing Instructor, Randall Girard. You will have access to all the educational guidance and resources you need to achieve success.

No machine? No problem. Randall will offer machine purchasing guidance so that you can be confident with your equipment as you make your way through the course. He will select machines that match his 5-star rating system that focuses on quality and the condition of the machine. This way, you have one less thing to worry about as you begin your industrial sewing journey.

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Curriculum Overview

SLH is designed with beginners in mind, offering clear, step-by-step guidance. Our flexible program adapts to your learning pace—taking the average beginner about 6 weeks to complete—and includes lifetime access to all course materials. Whether you learn quickly or prefer taking your time, SLH provides the perfect environment for your success.

MODULE 1: The Industrial Walking Foot Machine

  • You Don’t Own a Walking Foot Machine? I Can Help
  • The Walking Foot Machine Is A Good Investment
  • Buying And Selling Used Machines
  • This Is How It Works
  • You Have Access to a Walking Foot Machine Great!!!

Machine Components 101:

  • The Industrial Walking Foot Machine
  • Get To Know Your Machine
  • The Primary Machine Components
  • Machine Component Quiz

Stitch Creation: Understanding The Process

  • The Hook Mechanism
  • How A Lock Stitch Is Created

MODULE 2: Machine Safety

  • Machine Safety
  • The Industrial Sewing Machine Can Be Intimidating
  • This Is Not Your Grandmother’s Sewing Machine                                          
  • Safety Concern With A Machine Driven By A Clutch Motor

Clutch Motor Machines 

  • The Practical Section of The Course For Clutch Motor Machines
  • How a Clutch Motor Works
  • The Foot Pedals’ Range of Motion
  • How To Grasp The Feel of The Hand Wheel
  • Developing The Feel for The Clutch Motor Exercise A
  • Developing The Feel for The Clutch Motor Exercise B 

Servo Motor Machines

  • The Practical Section of The Course For Clutch Motor Machines
  • How a Servo Motor Works
  • The Foot Pedals Range of Motion For a Servo Motor Machine
  • Developing The Feel for The Servo Motor Exercise A
  • Developing The Feel for The  Servo Motor Exercise B

MODULE 3: How To Control the Walking Foot

  • Exe#1A How to Control The Walking Foot

 The Machine’s Needle

  • How To Install a Needle into Your Machine
  • Needle Scarf Alignment
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MODULE 4: Practice Sewing Exercises

  • Exe# 2 How to Control the Walking Foot
  • Exe# 3 How to Control the Walking Foot
  • Exe# 4 Pivot Points
  • Exe# 5 Pivot Points

  Threading Your Machine

  • How To Thread Your Machine   

 How To Wind, Remove And Install A Bobbin                                                                                  

  • How To Wind a Bobbin
  • How To Remove and Install a Bobbin
  • Pull The Thread Up Through the Feed Dog

How To Adjust The Thread Tension On Your Machine

  • How To Adjust the Thread Tension
  • Seam Gauges

MODULE 5: Let’s Get You Sewing

  • How To Sew a Reverse Stitch AKA Back Tack
  • Basic Sewing Lessons A, B, and C
  • Basic Sewing Lesson A
  • Basic Sewing Lesson B
  • Basic Sewing Lesson C
  • Sewing With a Seam Gauge P1
  • Basic Sewing Lesson P2
  • Basic Sewing Lesson P3
  • Basic Sewing Lesson P4

MODULE 6: Let’s Get You Sewing

  • Exercise P5 Join Sew
  • Sewing a Deck Seam Method #1 and #2
  • Sewing Project #1 

Conclusion

  • Get In Touch

Additional Course Content

The industrial Sewing Course content includes more incentives for your success. We want to make sure you get started on the right foot and have access to the resources that will ensure your continued achievements.

Onboarding & Goal Setting

Every student has a different beginning point. Every student has a different goal in mind. Every student works at a different pace. We need to find out your initial level of knowledge, your goals, and your pace so that you don’t miss out on any important content.

When you join, you’ll go through an onboarding process (self-paced) so I can learn more about your starting point and goals. This is also a chance for you to reflect on your goals for the program.

Instructor Feedback

Email me your questions and I’ll respond within 2 business days. For immediate assistance, simply include URGENT in the subject line, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

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