Stitching Zen with Gail & Jen

A self-paced online course featuring pattern projects packed with techniques & insider tips!

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In this course, Gail & Jen will take you step by step teaching you how to fit and sew your garments with 5 exclusive Stitching Zen patterns. The Zen Jacket, The Zen Tunic, The Zen leggings, Godet Skirt and Halo Top. Each pattern features a downloadable paper pattern, written instructions, video tutorials, common fitting alteration guidance and pattern hacks to transform each garment making it truly your own work of art.

The course is broken down into a series of mini lessons that you can watch at your own pace and keep track of your progress with the option to post questions and get one on one help from Gail & Jen along the way. Scroll down to preview the curriculum.

Sign up today and be on your way to creating your personalized Zen wardrobe. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in class. Thank you!

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Your Instructors


Gail & Jen
Gail & Jen

Gail Yellen is the owner of Gail Patrice Design. Her collection of jacket and skirt patterns with simple, flattering lines provide a perfect backdrop for a wide variety of embellishment techniques. She is an active member of the American Sewing Guild CT chapter and teaches many sewing/serging events nationwide for ASG chapters and major sewing expos. She was named Teacher of the Year (2015) at the American Sewing Expo in Novi, MI. Gail is frequently featured in Threads magazine and has written a series of serger specialty feet & attachments articles for them. Her books, including Serger Essentials and It's All About Embellishment. Designing patterns for beautiful clothes and bags is the heart of Gail Patrice Design and sharing her love of sewing/serging is the soul. She has an extensive collection of Serger Tip Clip videos on her YouTube channel and teaches online at Craftsy.com.

Jennifer Stern Hasemann is the owner and designer at J Stern Designs. She has a solid background in pattern design and drafting, fit and construction. Her original line of fashion patterns features classic jeans, a cup-sized fitted shirt and a unique tee and she's currently working on a new Easy Fit and Sew Knit Collection. Her focus is drafting flattering patterns with easy to follow instructions and fitting techniques. She loves to share a wide variety of sewing, serging, fitting and construction techniques via her J Stern Designs YouTube Channel where she currently has over 100 video tutorials. Additionally, she teaches for the Master Seamstress Program at URI and online at Craftsy.com and patternreview.com.



Course Curriculum


  Zen Jacket ~ Embellishments
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  Bonus Projects
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  The Zen Tunic PDF Pattern and Instructions
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  Zenbellishment
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  Halo Top Pattern Hack
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  Zen Leggings Pattern Hack
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  ZenBellishment - Covered Elastic (To use with the Laced Up Version of the Pattern Hack)
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  Zen Detail - How to Sew a Laced Up Version of the Pattern Hack
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  Elastic or Knit Strips Version of the Pattern Hack
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.