This video will be uploaded soon.
In this lesson, I’ll guide you through sewing your first complete project — a simple set of Cottage Table Coasters — in a way that helps you understand how sewing comes together as a process, not just a set of steps to follow.
We’ll talk about how to prepare and cut your fabric, how layering works when you introduce batting or fusible fleece, and why pressing at each stage makes such a noticeable difference to the final result. I’ll show you how to approach seam allowance, corners, and turning gaps calmly, so each part of the project feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
As you work through this project, you’ll begin to see how the skills you’ve practised in earlier lessons — stitching, guiding fabric, backstitching, and turning corners — all connect in a real, finished make. You’ll also start to develop a rhythm at the machine, where things feel less rushed and more intentional.
By the end of this lesson, you won’t just have a finished set of coasters. You’ll have a clearer understanding of how a sewing project is built from start to finish, and more confidence in your ability to keep going — even if something doesn’t go perfectly the first time.
This project is about building trust in the process, and in yourself, one small, satisfying make at a time.
