Sew It Academy review

Sew It Academy is the most direct route on this list from never having threaded a machine to sewing clothes you wear. The membership page lists 90+ on-demand video courses, from total beginner to intermediate, and recommends starting with course one and working in order, which removes the guesswork that comes with stitching together free tutorials. Each month adds a new PDF and projector pattern with its own step-by-step course, so the library of garments keeps growing, and the site says members learn to sew over 70 garments. Beyond clothing there are accessories, an introduction to shoemaking, fashion sketching and an introduction to patternmaking. The teachers are founder Mimi G and pattern designer Brittany J. Jones. At $11.97 a month with no commitment it is cheaper than Seamwork's monthly plans. The limits: the catalog centers on womenswear, there is no annual discount on the page, and you can only sample it through the free 10-lesson mini course.

Who it is for

beginners who want to sew clothes

Price

Sew It Membership $11.97 a month; cancel anytime; free 10-lesson mini course.

SEW IT MEMBERSHIP $ 11.97 Per Month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 90+ on-demand video courses from basics to advanced
• A new PDF and projector pattern added every month
• Courses are numbered so beginners can follow them in order
• Courses beyond clothing: accessories, shoemaking basics, fashion sketching and an introduction to patternmaking
• A free mini course of 10 short lessons with one beginner project

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One monthly price of $11.97 covers every course and pattern
• Strength: Built for garments from course one, not pillowcases
• Strength: Student discounts at fabric and notions retailers and on PDF printing
• Weakness: Courses focus on womenswear; menswear is a separate course
• Weakness: No annual plan is listed on the membership page
• Weakness: No free trial of the full membership, only the mini course

Key facts

• Price: $11.97 a month
• Courses: 90+
• New patterns: 1 a month
• Instructors: Mimi G and Brittany J. Jones

Where it ranks

Sew It Academy is No. 1 in our Best Online Sewing Classes verdict.