I would take a class.... even though I started sewing at 8 yrs old making doll clothes and later helping my grandmother when she did gowns for weddings and such. And I worked in the garment sewing factories over 20 yrs .I wish there was a quilt shop close to me to take lessons only ones are joanns and walmart unless I drive to lancanster about an hrs drive I rather have in person teaching then watching videos but they do help.