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Sewing 101

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.

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14 Tips: How to Sew a Swimming Suit

Use these tips to learn how to sew a swimming suit. Once you know the way to sew swim stretch fabric you can make any suit. I remember taking a…

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All About Quilting Cotton Fabric

Learn all about what quilting cotton fabric is and how to use quilting cotton fabric for clothing. It’s a great beginner sewing fabric! Can you use quilting cotton to make…

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Basics of Sewing Machine Needles

The right sewing machine needle can make or ruin your sewing project! Do you know all the parts, sizes, and different kinds of sewing machine needles? I feel like I’ve…

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How to Sew Knits: 16 Tips for Sewing Knit Fabric

Learn how to sew knit fabric with these 16 sewing tip, tricks, and techniques. Sewing stretchy fabric can be easy and fun! Sewing knit fabric can be a little intimidating…

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How to Sew a Collar Professionally

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…

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How to Sew a Zipper

Learn how to sew a zipper to put in any bag or pouch. This lined tutorial looks really great and is a beginner sewing project! Sewing often requires fasteners and…

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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…

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Three Ways to Open a Buttonhole
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Three Ways to Open a Buttonhole

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…

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How to Hem: 7 Ways to Hem

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…

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How To Sew a Button on Pants

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…

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How to Install Heavy Duty Snaps

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…

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26 Ways to Sew and Save Money

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,…

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Tips to Sew French Terry Fabric

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…

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Learn How to Sew + FREE Sewing Practice Sheets

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…

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    • Learn How to Sew
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    • Easy Gifts to Sew
    • Baby Sewing Projects
    • Holiday Sewing Projects
      • Valentine Sewing Projects
      • Summer Sewing Projects
      • 4th of July Sewing Projects
      • Back to School Sewing Projects
      • Fall Sewing Projects
      • Halloween Sewing Projects
      • Christmas Sewing Projects
    • Home Sewing Projects
    • Clothing Alterations
    • DIY Costumes
    • Refashion
    • Upcycling
  • Free Sewing Patterns
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    • Free Baby Sewing Patterns
    • Free Christmas Sewing Patterns
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