Video Sewing Courses - Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have sewing experience to subscribe to the online courses?

The courses do not require any sewing experience. Each step is visually and orally explained so that you clearly understand the techniques.

Knowing how to thread and operate your sewing machine is required for the Mending with a sewing machine Course and Sewing Course Duo. No specific instructions will be given as to how to operate your sewing machine, since every brand and model is different.

 

How can I know which video sewing course best fits my needs?


Each series offers different content for beginners. You can read each course's fact sheet to see which course best fit your needs:

Or watch two of our video courses offered for free to see if you like our way of teaching:

What supplies do I need for the video sewing courses?

Sewing supplies required for our courses are basic equipment that you may use again in the future. We recommend the following for your basic supplies:

  • Thread spools of various colours (recommended: standard tex-27 polyester thread)
  • Sharpened fabric scissors
  • Seam ripperWax or soap chalk
  • Measuring tape
  • Pins
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Hand stitching needles (Repairs by hand Course only)
  • Sewing machine (Repairs with a sewing machine or Sewing course duo only)
  • Sewing machine needles (sizes 12, 14 and 16) (Repairs with a sewing machine or Sewing course duo only)
  • Thread bobbin and bobbin cases compatible with your sewing machine (Repairs with a sewing machine or Sewing course duo only)

Some courses require additional material (i.e: button, elastic, thermobonding patch, etc.). All the supplies you need will be listed before you check out, depending on the course you sign up for.

See the required supplies:

Where can I buy sewing supplies?


There are tons of sewing stores where you can buy supplies. Depending upon where you live, you may have access to physical stores or online stores only.

To locate a brick and mortar sewing store, we recommend searching on the Internet by typing the city you live in and key words such as "sewing supplies", "sewing", “fabric”, “sewing machine”, etc. 

To find an online store, type these same keywords in a search engine.

 

Do I need a sewing machine?

Not necessarily. The sewing course Mending by hand does not require a sewing machine, while the course Mending with a sewing machine and the sewing course Duo: Mending by hand and with a sewing machine do require having access to a machine.

 

I do not have a sewing machine. Where can I buy one?


Gaia & Dubos encourages second-hand purchases for sewing machines in order to reduce your ecological and ethical footprint. You can search on Kijiji, Ebay or Marketplace to find one close to your home. Otherwise, most department stores offer domestic sewing machines at various price ranges.

 

I have a sewing machine but I do not know how it works. What can I do?

Unfortunately, it is not in our power to teach you how to operate your sewing machine, since every brand and model works differently. We recommend referring to the user manual to understand how it operates.

If you do not have access to the user guide, you can type your sewing machine's brand, model and serial number in a search engine to find instructions with regards to threading, starting, operating and maintenance of your machine.

 

How long will I have access to the course I sign up for?


You will have access to the courses and the series for the rest of your life! There is no expiration date on the videos and you will be able to watch them over and over again.

 

Can I pause, rewind and fast forward the videos?


Yes. Our videos have all the functions required to pause, stop, replay, rewind, fast forward, adjust the volume and set to full-screen mode.

 

I would like to offer a sewing course as a gift. How can I give one to someone else?


The video courses are instantly downloadable when you proceed to payment. The downloads are also immediately sent to the email address provided in the order. You can thus simply write the email address of the person you wish to give them to so that they can receive the downloads for the video courses.

However, if you wish to keep it a surprise until a further date, we recommend placing the order on that day or transferring them the downloads you will have received to your own email address.

 

Are the courses refundable? 

Yes. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. You have 60 days (yes, 2 entire months!) from the date of purchase to claim a full refund, no questions asked! Simply write us at  info@gaiaetdubos.com and we will reimburse you fully. 

For more information, contact us at  info@gaiaetdubos.com.