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Learn all my tips for sewing jeans and denim fabric in my quest for the perfect handmade skinny jean with the Ash Jeans sewing pattern. I remember years ago wondering if I could ever make my own jeans and having someone comment that they would never look as good as ready-to-wear. Then I saw people…
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 the sewing 101 basics you will need to start sewing clothing, home goods, and bags. You’ll learn about different sewing techniques, sewing tips, and sewing…
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 success. A couple of weeks ago a question was asked on Facebook what we as sewists wish we could tell ourselves when we first started sewing. I have…
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 unless you know some simple tips and tricks. When I first started sewing knit projects I had no idea what I was doing, but I…
I love using these tips to find sewing groups near me. There’s something so special about meeting people who sew face to face! One of the amazing things about sewing is that it brings people together of all ages and backgrounds. We share a special love for sewing, creating, patterns, and fabric. I’ve tried lots…
Compare these machines to find the best sewing machine for beginners. These are all great sewing machines for starting out! When you are making clothes or costumes the most important stitches you need are a straight stitch and a zigzag stitch. All the other fancier stitches are great to have, but they are not essential….
Learn how to sew darts to make nicely fitting garments. Sewing darts is a great skill to help you sew sewing patterns! When sewing a sewing pattern one of the first steps is to sew the darts. This is the case for blouse with darts, pants with darts, and dresses with darts. Darts are really…
Learn how to do a fabric burn test so that you can figure out the fiber content of the fabric. It’s great for that mystery fabric in your stash! Sometimes you get fabric when someone cleans out their stash. Sometimes you thrift fabric. This kind of fabric is rarely marked with the content, but a…
Learn how to sew a rolled hem without a rolled hem foot. This is a great way to create a really tiny hem in lightweight fabric. I love the look of a tiny rolled hem in lightweight fabric. It’s just so little and perfect, and it’s almost invisible. It doesn’t affect the drape of the…
Learn how to sew piping and how to make piping to use it in any seam. You can sew piping with a piping foot and you can sew piping without a piping foot. I love the look of piping. It’s something really easy that really adds details and depth to the sewing project. It’s a…
Learn how to stitch in the ditch to create an almost invisible stitch while sewing! This is great for cuffs, waistbands, and facings! To be able to stitch in the ditch is a great basic sewing skill. When I say basic I don’t mean easy, I mean it’s a good stitch to know so that…
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 closures. The zipper always used to scare me. I choose buttons and buttonholes over a zipper! At some point in your sewing practice you will…
Learn how to applique on stretch fabric. This sewing technique works great for knit fabric. It’s easy as long as you have the right supplies! I am so excited to show you my latest swimsuit. This is something based on an idea I have had for over a decade, and I finally created it. I…
Learn how to hem jeans by reusing the original hem. Shorten your denim pants and keep the same look! Jeans are purchased with a loved and worn look. All the edges have a little bit of color loss. If your jeans are too long, then you don’t want to lose the unique details on the…
Adding details like ruffles to your sewing project can make it just a little extra special. Do you know how to sew ruffles without gathering? It’s called a flounce, and it’s so easy to sew! Learn more about all the basic sewing stitches you need to sew clothing. What is a Flounce? A flounce is…