How to Use a Twin Needle
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…
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 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…
These are my favorite sewing tools that are perfect for any sewing level from beginner to advanced. They also make great gifts! In every hobby comes tools that you have…
Learn all about Seraflex thread by Mettler. It’s a stretch thread for knit fabric sewing projects, but it has strength and durability. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it…
Learn all about Eloflex thread by Coats. It’s a stretch thread for knit fabric sewing projects, but it has strength and durability. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it…
Learn how to finish knit fabric edges to keep the seams looking nice. Choose from four different options to fit your project and machine. I have always loved sewing knit…
Learn how to shorten a zipper before sewing it into a project. This is great for plastic zippers, coiled zippers, and invisible zippers. I have a good stash of zippers,…
Learn how to cut vinyl and how to sew vinyl the easy way. Vinyl is a unique fabric and you can sew it with your home sewing machine. I used…
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…
Learn how to edgestitch and how to topstitch and what the difference is between the two sewing stitches! They are often mixed up! There is a difference between edgestitching and…
Learn how to understitch to make your handmade clothing look better and last longer. The lining or facing will never peak out again! An important basic sewing skill to have…
I review Craftsy sewing classes in the comfort of my own home. Some of the classes changed the way I sew and helped me learn new techniques! I love finding…
Learn how to hem lace with four different methods. Lace is a beautiful fabric to work with and sewing it can be easy if you know the right techniques. Lace…
Learn how to use a seam ripper correctly, and how to open a seam three different ways. A seam ripper is always needed in the sewing room! Oh, undoing a…
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…
Learn how to sew on a patch three different ways! See examples of sewing a patch onto a backpack, jeans, and a pouch. I’ve slowly been collecting pretty and fun…