Master Stitching In 30 Days Youdon Designs Basic Foundation Stitching Course
Learn To Handle A Jack Machine, Practice Essential Stitching Techniques & Complete A Home Décor Project With Confidence
A Tibetan course for beginners, housewives, and aspiring designers.
Welcome to the Course
Handling the Jack Sewing Machine
This module will help you become familiar with your sewing machine, the Jack Sewing Machine, and set you up for success with the most essential operating skills.
Lesson 1
Threading:
Learn how to properly thread your sewing machine, ensuring smooth and successful stitching.
Lesson 2
Foot Placement:
Master how to correctly place your fabric under the foot and maintain consistent sewing.
Lesson 3
Needle Placement:
Understand how to adjust the needle for different fabrics and stitches.
Lesson 4
Bobbin Thread Winding:
Learn how to wind and insert the bobbin, an essential skill for every stitcher!
Lesson 5
Machine Care & Maintenance :
Stitching Techniques
In this module, we’ll focus on developing the core stitching skills you'll use for a variety of projects.
Lesson 1
Straight Stitch, Curve Stitch, Zigzag Stitch:
Learn and practice these essential stitches, the foundation of most stitching projects.
Lesson2
Pleated Stitch & Gather Stitch:
Master pleating and create a practical, decorative piece for your home and
learn how to create gathering stitches, an essential technique for creating skirts, ruffles, and other textured fabric designs.
Hands on Project
In this module, you’ll learn how to create a pleated shambu in mini size — perfect for building the core skills needed to design full-size Shambu for your home or to start your own handmade décor business.
Hands on Project: 1
Create a pleated door or window shambu for home decor – mini size.
About Us
Meet Your Instructor
TENZIN YOUDON
Tashi Delek! I’m Tenzin Youdon, a Tibetan fashion designer, educator, and social entrepreneur. Through my brand Youdon Designs and Youdon Designs Academy, I preserve and promote traditional Tibetan dress while empowering individuals—especially women—with stitching skills, upcycling techniques, and sustainable fashion practices. In addition to fashion, I also create and teach handcrafted home décor items that blend traditional Tibetan aesthetics with modern design. My mission is to nurture creativity, cultural pride, self-reliance, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship through education, design, and sustainable living.
Unlock Your Creative Potential with the Basic Foundation Stitching Course!
SUCCESS STORIES TO SHARE
Participated in the Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Virginia,Charlottesville,
USA, 2024
Celebrating our April 2025 graduates from the one-month offline Basic Foundation Stitching Course at Youdon Designs Academy
Youdon Designs champions sustainable practices by raising awareness through exhibitions, fashion shows, and cultural festivals—promoting conscious fashion and celebrating Tibetan heritage
