I run, I craft, I write, and I make your favorite clothes.

I have written books about sewing for children and adults and I'm the indie designer’s patternmaking secret weapon. I've taught video and in-person classes to anyone who would listen since 2008. I believe that sewing clothes is a radical act of self-love that increases your sense of self-worth. I'm basically your sewing fairy godmother.
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SewPro – My Favorite Software Learning Resources

Software is your Friend  Favorite Resources- SewPro Convention 2016

Sew Heidi – offers free tutorials and tips as well as periodic paid courses in Illustrator for Fashion Design

Pattern Workshop – Offers paid courses in Patternmaking and grading in Illustrator and Publishing in InDesign

Terry White – Worldwide Adobe Evangelist offers FREE video lessons and updates each time Adobe releases a new version in Creative Cloud

Lynda.com – Membership-based site with 1000s of high-quality classes on Adobe Software.  First month free.

Skillshare.com – Membership site with short-format classes

Adobe Learn website – FREE tutorials on all Adobe Software

 

Unsung Hero Presentation from SewPro

 

Software is Your Friend – Collaboration Best Practices Presentation from SewPro