The Best Seam Ripper: Comparing Different Seam Rippers
Learn how to use a seam ripper and which one is the best seam ripper. I compared seven different seam rippers to find the best one. When I first started…
These are many of the sewing basics you will need to start sewing clothing, home goods, and bags. You’ll learn about different sewing techniques, sewing tips, sewing tricks, sewing hacks, and sewing tutorials to be able to sew and to sew well.
With these sewing 101 tutorials you’ll learn how to sew clothes and basic sewing stitches. These sewing basics are really geared towards apparel sewing, but lots of these techniques are used in all sewing crafts and practices. You’ll also learn about zippers, hemming, finishes seams, and much more!
Learning to sew is like learning to color. At first they tell you to color in the lines. It’s not because they don’t want you to break the rules. You need to learn to color in the lines to learn how to control your crayon. Learn these basic sewing rules not because you can’t break the rules, but you need to learn what rules you can break and what sewing rules make all the difference in a project.
I love sewing and teaching others how to sew. Sewing is a skill that needs motivation, but I believe anyone can sew if they just try and keep trying. Once you learn to sew it can be so empowering for you in all parts of your life. I remember teaching someone how to insert a sleeve for the first time. She felt so confident and capable!
Use these sewing tools to master your sewing machine and learn how to sew your own clothing that makes you feel confident and capable.
Learn how to use a seam ripper and which one is the best seam ripper. I compared seven different seam rippers to find the best one. When I first started…
Learn about different ways to cut open a buttonhole for a clean look. Each uses a different tool and would work best for different fabrics. I know a lot of…
Learn how to hem with these seven different ways to hem. Each one is a different function for different fabric and applications! There are lots of different ways to hem…
Learn how to sew a button on pants when it falls off or when you are sewing pants. This is an easy, quick, and strong way to sew on a…
Learn how to install heavy duty snaps that are perfect for heavyweight fabric like denim, canvas, leather, wool, and corduroy. I installed my snaps in the Anna Button-Up Skirt sewing…
Sewing can be an expensive hobby, but you can also sew and save money and sew to save money. I might not always be cheaper than fast fashion at big box stores,…
French terry is a great fabric to sew and wear, and it comes in lots of weights and fibers. Learn how to sew French terry fabric and how to care…
Learn how to sew with free downloadable sewing practice sheets. Practice those curves, straight lines, corners, and turns. I believe if you really put in the work and you have…
Learn how to hem knit fabric three different ways and which one is my favorite. Each works for different fabric for the perfect hem. I have been sewing with knits…
Learn how to finish a seam and when to use it with one of these 9 seam finishes. There are different seam finishes for knit and woven fabric. Sewing can…
Have you always wanted to learn to sew? This list of sewing skills and sewing tools is basic sewing 101 for beginners to get you started! These are many of…
If I could go back in time, this is what I would tell myself before I started sewing. I could have learned more at the beginning and had more sewing…
Learn how to sew pintucks a couple different ways. Pintucks are a classic and sophisticated way to add details to a sewing project. There’s something about pintucks and seersucker that…
Learn how to use a twin needle in a sewing machine to have two rows of perfect stitching. Use it for hems for knit fabric or woven fabric. A great…
Learn how to sew a collar with a special sewing technique to keep your collar from flipping up. The collar lays flat and looks professional. I love wearing and making…