Follow me on Instagram

  • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy
  • Tutorials
    • Sewing 101
    • Sewing Tutorials
  • Sewing Projects
    • Sewing Projects
      • Baby Sewing Projects
      • Boy Sewing Projects
      • Girl Sewing Projects
      • Women Sewing Projects
      • Maternity Sewing Projects
      • Men Sewing Projects
      • Home Sewing Projects
      • Bag Sewing Projects
    • Holiday Sewing Projects
      • Valentine Sewing Projects
      • Easter Sewing Projects
      • 4th of July
      • Summer Sewing Projects
      • Back To School
      • Halloween Sewing Projects
      • Thanksgiving Sewing Projects
      • Christmas Sewing Projects
    • Scrap Fabric Projects
    • Sewing Gift Ideas
    • Sewing Room
    • Cricut Maker Projects
    • Free Quilt Tutorials
  • Sewing Clothes
    • Sewing Clothing: a Beginners Guide to Getting Started and Improving
    • How To Alter Clothes
    • Sewing Patterns Reviews
    • Refashion
    • Upcycling
  • Shop
    • Free Sewing Patterns
    • Free SVG Cut Files
    • Free Printables
    • Checkout
    • My Account
    • Affiliate Portal
  • Shopping Cart
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Heather Handmade

Sewing Tutorials

Get inspired to improve your sewing practice with these sewing tutorials for beginners. There are ideas for simple sewing projects you can finish quickly or ideas for switching up basic sewing patterns. They all will help you make something beautiful or useful!

Sewing clothing is my very favorite thing so there are a lot of clothing sewing tutorials for women and sewing tutorials for men. There are also a lot of clothing projects for girls and boys. My first love in sewing came when I was sewing lots of projects for my little boy. 

I've had three babies so I've made lots and lots of baby clothes, baby accessories, and baby blankets. I sew for both baby boys and baby girls. Baby projects are quick so you can make a lot and they use small amounts of fabric so you don't lose much if you mess up.

One of my favorite things is creating a home that I love so I also do a lot of home sewing projects. For me sewing for the home isn't as fun and sewing clothing, but it's still very rewarding when everything coordinates and is the size I want it to be.

If you prefer to watch sewing tutorials, you can check out my channel full of youtube sewing tutorials.

There are so many sewing blogs with tutorials, but I hope some of these projects inspire you to create something with fabric and a sewing machine! I hope you enjoy your sewing time and learn something new!

sewing tutorial

How to Gather Fabric and Comparing Gathering Ratios // heatherhandmade.com

How to Gather Fabric and Comparing Gathering Ratios

14 Tips to Sew a Swimsuit // heatherhandmade.com

14 Tips to Sew a Swimsuit

Free Pencil Skirt Pattern with No Hem // heatherhandmade.com

Free Pencil Skirt Pattern with No Hem

The Easiest Graphic Tee Tutorial // heatherhandmade.com

The Easiest Graphic Tee Tutorial

Easy Circle Skirt Tutorial and Free Sewing Pattern // heatherhandmade.com

Easy Circle Skirt Tutorial + Free Pattern

How to Make a Fur Pompom // heatherhandmade.com

How to Make Fur Pompoms

How to Make a Bowtie with the Cricut Maker - heatherhandmade.com

How to Make a Bowtie with the Cricut Maker

How to Sew Curves: Clipping v Notching // heatherhandmade.com

How to Sew Curves: Clipping v Notching

How to Add a Lace Overlay - Halifax Hoodie // Heather Handmade

How to Add a Lace Overlay and A Lace Halifax Hoodie

How to Sew a Split Hem with Mitered Corners - Heather Handmade

How to Sew a Split Hem with Mitered Corners

Free Cardigan Pattern and Tutorial - Heather Handmade

Free Draped Cardigan Pattern

How to Sew Bow Cuffs - Heather Handmade

How to Sew a Bow Cuff

Three Different Ways to Hem Knits (Which is my Favorite)

TUTORIAL: How To Make A Pineapple Keychain

How to Make an Easy Fabric Tassel

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 7
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Heather Handmade Sewing Blogger // Feathers Flights

Hi, I’m Heather!

I love to sew and I love my family. I sew my own clothing, I teach others how to sew, and I’m a self-proclaimed fabric fondler. Learn more about my sewing journey.

heatherhandmade

Instagram post 2192505691510695136_380642737 When @deliacreates designed tidepool inspired fabric for @projectrunandplay I just had to buy it. My parents took our family to an area with tidepools several times when I was a child, and it's one of my favorite places. I love wearing this fabric inspired by my favorite place. It reminds me of all those adventures!
.
I made the #hudsonpants pattern because it's also a favorite. I only bought one yard so I had to use different fabric for the waistband. I even took a shortcut and sewed the tie in a now on the front instead of threading it through.
.
These are my go to pants for comfort and I just love them!
#sewistsofinstagram #sewingtall #imademyclothes #isew #isewfashion #makercapsule #handmadewardrobe #imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #sewingisselfcare #millenialsewing #isewmyownclothes #sewingblog #sewingblogger #deliacreates #projectrunandplay #projectrunandplayfabric #adventurefabric #tidepools
Instagram post 2191240894785693039_380642737 I love decorating for Christmas! I made this ornament last week and I love it. I lean towards simple decor with natural texture. I made a different leather ornament last year, and I love seeing them next to each other. Do you enjoy making Christmas ornaments?
#craftsposure #makersgonnamake #makersvillage #helloimhandmade #handmademovement #modernmaker #craftideas #craftersgonnacraft #craftsofinstagram #diycrafts #makersgunnamake
Instagram post 2186509074722735611_380642737 I can wait for my kids to play with this Christmas tree! It's actually an Advent calendar and you hang up an ornament each day, but I know my kids will just decorate the tree over and over again. I love having decorations that can be touched and played with by little kids. I don't worry about anything breaking, and they have a Christmas activity to do while I do holiday prep.
There is a free pattern for this Advent calendar on the blog!
#sewingflatlay #sew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewingblog #sewingblogger #christmassewing #christmastree #adventcalendar #feltornaments
Instagram post 2185421770458512009_380642737 I've been using the #dreambox for a couple of months, but because I customize everything (I almost never sew a pattern as-is) I took the table off and added a side table for a different layout. This layout works perfectly in my sewing room, and I can watch my kids do art and homework while I sew. I couldn't fit the whole tour in a 1 minute video, but you can watch the whole thing on my blog or YouTube.
I was given the dreambox to review, but I bought the side table. @theoriginalscrapbox
#sew #sewing #sewstation #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewersofinstagram #isew #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewingmovie #ilovesewing #sewingvideo #ilovetosew #theoriginalscrapbox #sewingroom #craftroom
Instagram post 2182530081140875402_380642737 Are you hosting a dinner next week? I will be celebrating Thanksgiving next week, but I've also already celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving. I love using cloth napkins since it feels luxurious, and they are reusable!
We have old ones were use as a family all the time, and it was time for some nice ones for nice dinners. I combined upcycled silk from @darngoodyarn and quilting cotton for strength and beauty.
What have you made for your kitchen?
#sew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewersofinstagram #sewer #isew #sewingsupplies #sewingblog #sewingblogger #clothnapkins
Instagram post 2181803465477459432_380642737 My daughter's love mermaids so I thought I would try making them a mermaid stocking. Luckily, I was able to reuse my free mermaid tote bag pattern to make a stocking. Go get the free pattern to make your own! There's just a couple changes the the straps and the interfacing. What magical creature do your kids love?
#sew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #stocking #mermaid #mermaidtotebagpattern #christmasstockings #mermaidstocking #freepattern #sewersofinstagram #isew #sewingblog #sewingblogger #freesewingpattern
Instagram post 2181372275121525713_380642737 One of my favorite gifts to make are gift baskets. I love that they are easy, and they look big. It's great for neighbors, coworkers, friends and family! The best part is you can personalize each basket with the Cricut Maker! I've put together a list of 25 gift baskets you can make with cricut on the blog. There's something for everyone!
The baskets pictures are from @sewsimplehome, @frogprincepaperie, @stitchesquilting, and @heatherhandmade.
This post was paid for by @officialcricut. #ad #cricutcreated #gift #giftbasket #giftideas #christmas #christmasgiftbaskets #cricut #cricutmade #cricutmaker #madewithcricut
Instagram post 2176745599884575847_380642737 These are the easiest slippers to make (one seam) and they are great for gifts!
1. Measure the length of the foot and around the top of the foot. (If you are making a gift then do your best guess.)
2. Cut out two squares. The sides will be the foot length + two inches. The diagonal will be essentially the heel measurement + one inch. Cut the squares on the bias so the stretchiest part of the fabric is across the diagonal.
3. Fold the square in half across the diagonal. Start sewing halfway on one side then go around the corner in a curve. Sew across the bottom and curve up to the fold two inches from the point.
4. Trim the seam allowances to reduce bulk.
5. Turn the slippers right side out and fold the point down.
6. Sew on a detail like a tassel or pompom.
7. Keep your feet warm all winter!
#sew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewersofinstagram #sewer #isew #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewingtutorials #sewingtutorial #diyslippers #howtosew #learntosew
Instagram post 2175292187187711482_380642737 I received this coat from my aunt and grandmother last winter. It had been worn by both of them and most of the edges were worn out. There is a rich history here since my grandmother raised her kids in Canada. I got it with the approval to refashion it so that it would get worn. A couple of weeks later my grandmother passed away before I got to work on it. When I did work on it it was nice to work with my hands through my grief. Unfortunately, I finished it in the spring and only wore it a handful of times. I loved pulling it out this winter and remembering all the memories. These are the sewing projects that are the most special to me and make seeing truly worth it. I can be wrapped in memories every time I wear this coat.
.
To refashion this coat I used Sherpa to cover and line the worn out edges. Then I lined the body with sherpa and the sleeves with slippery fabric.
#refashion #refashionista #refashioner #upcycle #upcycler #upcyclers #thriftstorefinds #thriftstorefashion #upcycledclothing #ecofashion #ecofriendlyfashion #lovetorefashion #recycledfashion #sewingblog #sewingblogger 
#sew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewcialist #sewersofinstagram #isew #isewfashion
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2019 · captivating theme by Restored 316