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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 all about interfacing and how to use it. It’s so important for the inside of clothing and bags, and it gives strength and stability. When I first started sewing I didn’t realize how important interfacing was. I had learned about interfacing and logically I understand what it was used for, but I disliked having…
Learn all the tips for sewing jersey knit with these sewing tips and techniques. Jersey is the best knit fabric to sew and wear! When I first started sewing there were not a lot of great knit fabric options so it was hard to learn how to sew knit fabric. Pretty soon jersey knit was…
Learn all the tips to sew sweater fabric with a sewing machine and serger so that you can sew your own sweaters, hats, and cardigans. During the winter I love sewing with sweater knit fabric. I love the chunky warm sweater fabric and the lightweight loose sweater fabric. I had a problem sewing knit fabric…
Learn how to sew curves to make them look good and why clipping and notching are important on the inside of the fabric and garment. When I started sewing I didn’t know how to make curves look nice. I didn’t realize the difference between clipping and notching. Now that I’ve sewn lots of insides curves…
Want to learn how to sew, but you don’t have the right tools?These are my favorite twelve sewing tools that are perfect for beginner sewing! In every hobby comes tools that you have to buy to actually be able to do that hobby. I don’t have a fully decked out sewing room and probably never…
Learn how to sew slippery fabric by using these sewing tips for sewing lightweight fabric. Make tricky fabric easier to sew and work with! Some fabrics can be so frustrating to work with. Have you been avoiding sewing with chiffon, charmeuse, challis, or even lining fabric because it’s slippery and lightweight? I’ve compiled list of…
Do you love to sew? What type of sewing enthusiast are you? Enjoy these sewing puns that create fun and silly sewing names! If you love to sew you’ll love all of these sewing puns when it comes to what you call yourself. Do you only sew once a year, do you plan your projects…
Learn all about how to sew lace to make beautiful handmade clothing. These sewing tips work for sewing and altering lace dresses. Lace is such a beautiful fabric, and there are so many beautiful lace fabrics to buy and sew. When I work with lace, I usually make a dress or a top. Sometimes I…
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 sewing, I could only afford the cheapest sewing tools. I never branched out and tested other seam rippers besides the original cheap seam ripper that…
Learn how to sew an invisible zipper with an invisible zipper foot. The foot takes the guesswork out of sewing it and creates a beautifully straight line. I often prefer to stay away from zippers, if possible, but when I insert a zipper into skirts or dresses I always choose an invisible zipper. I think…
Learn how to sew a button with a sewing machine after it’s fallen off or when you are sewing a handmade item. This is an easy and quick way to sew on a button. I love making and wearing button up shirts. It’s almost all I wearing when it’s hot in the summer and cold…
Learn how to sew a button by hand after it’s fallen off or when you are sewing a handmade item. This is an easy, quick, and strong way to sew on a button. Everyone has there own way of sewing on buttons, and I’ve tried lots of different ways. I’ve found a method that I…
Learn all about what and how to use quilting cotton for clothing. It’s a commonly found plain weave fabric that is different than apparel cotton. Can you use quilting cotton to make clothing? What is the difference between quilting cotton and apparel cotton? Are there sewing patterns that are made for quilting cotton? We are…
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, but it’s a sustainable way of sewing. I have used these tips in my sewing practice, and I have saved my family money. Many years…
Learn how to make bias tape and how to sew bias tape with this beginner sewing tutorial. Bias tape is used in quilting, sewing bags, and sewing clothing. I love the look of quilts and clothing finished with bias tape. There’s something so pretty and polished about seeing the inside of at item of clothing…