The short answer is no. The longer answer is - there will be an option to upgrade in the future. If you’ve been through one of our previous workshops, you might be familiar with our Academy membership. Right now we’re taking a hard look at our systems and structure to figure out how to better support all our members, and do so without overwhelming the Mentors and team . 

Our goal is to create a truly accessible membership for anyone who wants to learn or get better at sewing and costuming. While we figure out what the new version looks like, we wanted to give you the opportunity to get started on your next project. 

We put together a special membership, Essentials, with access to all our best materials, on-demand workshops, and more (scroll up for full details). We didn’t want to leave everybody hanging until the Autumn of 2021 while we figure out what the next evolution of Foundations Revealed looks like, so this is our compromise. 

If Essentials doesn’t quite feel like the right fit, know that we’ll have another option at some point in the near future. We just don’t have any specific dates we can share at this time.

We'll be super honest with you - we’re not sure. This is a very weird time for everyone, including us. Some countries are open, others aren’t. Even though it’s a new year and there’s hope on the horizon for the end of this pandemic, things are still up in the air, and no-one's quite sure how it's all going to land. 

For those who have the means, we hope to create a safe space for you in these extraordinary times, but DON'T join now if it risks your ability to put food on the table. We HAD planned to launch full membership with coaching again in Spring 2021, and now it’s looking more like Autumn of 2021. Absolutely no promises; we just don't have a reliable map of the future any more, so we're going to play it by ear. We’re sorry we can't be more precise!

You know, your first projects are the hardest. Many people have a go, and even more think about it, but the obstacles and the likelihood of discouragement (not to mention the likelihood of quitting) are keenest at the start of your journey.

We didn't used to have many beginners joining FR, but in the last year, we've started to have more and more adventurous beginners wanting in on the party. 

So we've got something new, just for you. 🙂

One of our Mentors, Lowana, recently took our Beginners by the hand and taught a special class. The recordings have been saved, so that you can get up to speed quickly and ready to start unlocking your own creativity.

This is included in your membership as a bonus, at no extra charge. We just want to make sure our beginners are taken care of in those early stages, when you're feeling super inspired, but maybe also a bit lost and vulnerable. Confidence is so important, and Lowana is a loving, patient teacher, so it seems to me like this is the best short cut to get you started as a maker. This could be you. Just sayin'. 😉

I used to take offence when people said this. But then I realised - it's not that you think Foundations Revealed isn't worth the investment - far from it. You get the value. What you're having trouble justifying is... spending money on yourself. On something that's not "essential". On something that seems "frivolous". An "optional extra". 

I want you to know something: your sewing matters. 

You have a unique voice that is waiting for you to unlock it.

We are all born creative, but few realise their creative dream: the dream of one day stepping out with relaxed confidence into a world that's starving for something different.

To realise that dream, we have to cultivate that creativity, and water it with practice. Because practice strengthens skill, and skill beats "talent".

Lots of people want to sew well, but not that many are willing to take the time to develop their skills - to develop a practice. But that doesn’t mean finding your way alone. There’s a path from where you are right now to the maker you want to be, one that’s clearly marked, step by step, from beginner to advanced.

Foundations Revealed is a place for makers who want to learn the language of this art, to focus on practice, and to find and craft your own voice and style.

You can get there from wherever you’re starting if you’re willing to put in the work. The world needs your gifts. And you DO have what it takes.

If you feel that Foundations Revealed is the key to giving yourself permission to be creative, this is your chance to make it happen. We have SO much trouble giving to ourselves. Life is so hard, my friend, especially right now. Give yourself a break. Come and fill yourself up again.

We do; we have resources on just about every part of the making of clothing from Western history or costume. We’ve been building that library for well over a decade now with a new article or tutorial every week, and we’re still building - we’re currently working to diversify beyond European history and culture, for example. So we’re pretty sure there’ll be something in there to help, and if there isn’t now, there will be soon. (hint: we are responsive to Stitchling requests!) 

If you're not sure, I'd recommend trying us out. For less than the cost of eating out, you’ll be able to immerse yourself into your craft and start working on your patterns and stitching right away. 

We know this will work for you if you do the work, but we also know that sometimes it’s just not a fit. We don’t want to hold you against your will if you don’t truly love being here. So if you give us a try and decide it’s not for you, we do have a 100% money-back guarantee (full details at the bottom of this page).