CONSTRUCTION 101

The construction skills your pattern instructions never taught you.

Nearly 20 hours of instruction covering every foundational technique, from French bias binding and Peter Pan collars to pockets, sleeves, and buttonholes. What Gail's in-person students flew across the country to learn, now available from your own sewing room.

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Plus - Get Gail's Ultimate Searchable Index of Garment Construction Techniques

WHY THIS COURSE EXISTS

Most sewists struggle with construction.

But not because they lack talent. It's because no one ever properly taught them the fundamentals.

Construction 101 isolates each skill and teaches it completely.

In this online sewing course, Gail teaches construction skills showing each step clearly and thoroughly. Plus, you'll be able to pause and rewind the course, taking as much time as you'd like to become comfortable with the skill.

You'll finish the course with the training you need to confidently create heirloom garments.

WHAT'S INCLUDED 

Five of Gail's Construction Classes, one complete foundational skill-set

1. Fine Finishing Tips and Tricks ($150 Value)

Seam finishes, French seams, hem finishes, gathers, and continuous plackets. The essentials  of refined garment finishing.

2. Beautiful Bias ($150 Value)

Cutting, piping, double piping, French bias binding in every configuration: flat, in the round, pre-finished ends. This chapter alone is worth the course.

3. Perfect Peter Pan Collars ($150 Value)

Drafting, block method construction, and 12 collar variations, piped, with Madeira overlay, lace edging, tatting, entredeux, and more.

4. Just Pockets ($150 Value)

9 pocket styles from simple curved patches to single and double welt pockets. Elevated technique in every finish.

5. Sleeve Savvy ($150 Value)

Fitted caps, puff sleeves, angel sleeves, plackets, cuffs, and how to pin sleeves into the armscye correctly every time.

BONUS CONTENT

Many instructors would charge for these, Gail threw them in.

Students Say Construction 101 Changed The Way They Sew

From total beginners to lifelong sewists, students are seeing real improvement

"Construction 101 is beginner friendly. It begins with the basics and builds. Each time you watch the video you will learn more things as your skill level increases." -Meg R

"I’ve been sewing since I was 13, I’m 72 now. I just purchased Gail Doane’s Construction 101 and already learned new things" -Barbara P

"I have been sewing for about 10 years and 3 years in Heirloom. I have never seen anything like Gail's contruction Techniques" -Tatiana A

"You can teach an old dog new tricks! Gail's Construction 101 is fabulous and worth every penny. The sleeve bias and piping in the round is GENIUS!" -Nancy R

 THE HONEST COMPARISON

Same techniques. No travel. A fraction of the cost.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Gail Doane

Heirloom sewing addict. Detail-oriented, but prepared to break the rules.

Over 25 years of teaching experience. Seven children and an ever-expanding number of grandchildren dressed in beautiful heirloom clothing. Gail has taught students who flew across the country just to sit with her, and now every technique she's ever taught is available from your own sewing room.

50+ Years Sewing · 25+ Years Teaching · 20 Magazine Covers

Experience the satisfaction of crafting garments
that match your creative vision.

Now 15% Off