When I first starting sewing, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on patterns that I wasn’t sure I would know how to use, so I wondered: where can I find free (but stylish) women’s sewing patterns that I could print out in the comfort of my own home? The following 11 websites have collections of
Today I want to share some ideas that might help beginner sewists along the way. These are 15 things I wish I knew when I started sewing.
Want to learn to sew? There are so many different options for anyone who wants to Learn to Sew. I've made a of several Learn to Sew Tutorials and Classes.
Here are my 7 steps for adding perfect top stitching to your sewing projects!
We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.Things to know when you are starting your first garment sewing project How does one ev…
This Sewing School is for you! You can learn to sew with these easy to follow videos and articles. Perfect for beginners and those who want to brush up their sewing skills,
Hey there! When you are new to quilting and sewing knowing the yards/inches gets very confusing. When I started learning how to sew, these terms were like learning another language! Haha! I remember going online and looking for a yardage...
Just getting started with sewing? You'll love this roundup of easy sewing projects for beginners including pillows, blankets, a dress, and more.
This is both the most exciting and most scary time in any project. You're excited to see your creation come alive but terrified to cut out y
You've pattern cut your design and now it's time to cut out your pattern pieces and create your top.
Hey friends! I have been trying to think of ways to be more environmentally friendly when I am quilting. I am really thoughtful about the beautiful fabrics I select and I want to use every scrap so that nothing goes to waste. Today I am sharing a scrap buster tutorial to make a quilted bookmark! How to make a quilted bookmark: Materials: Fusible Midweight Interfacing Quilter's Cotton Scraps Sewing Machine Iron & Pressing Mat Other Helpful materials: 6 1/2
Want to learn to sew? There are so many different options for anyone who wants to Learn to Sew. I've made a of several Learn to Sew Tutorials and Classes.
Discover 8 easy beginner sewing projects you can sew today. Learn how to make stylish clothes & accessories without getting frustrated.
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In this article I'm sharing how I got started sewing, my favourite patterns and fabric stores, and my top 5 beginner sewing tips.
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
In this sewing tutorial, I am trying to summarize why I love sewing, why sewing is important, the advantages of sewing with organic and natural fabrics in the modern world, health benefits of sewing.
Sewing terms are important once you introduce yourself into the world of sewing, this way, you can be more vocal and conversational about your new projects.
Can you learn to sew with online sewing classes? Yes you can learn to sew online. However I think you will advance quicker if you are able to take at least a few in person sewing lessons or a quick demo by a sewing friend, especially when it comes to pattern making, fitting and tailoring techniques. Let me explain this a bit better, because I think it highly depends on how you like to learn, what you want to learn and how much time you have. Here are a few examples and my thoughts on: ...
In this sewing tutorial, I want to talk about different types of seams.
Creating knit patterns from knitted garments is a great way to create patterns that will fit your body the way you like them to. Creating knit patterns is..
*This post may contain affiliate links. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use any of our links. Please read our disclosure for more details. I’m a huge lover of sewing and I guess it runs in my blood since my mum has been sewing for years! But unfortunately,...
I have to be honest, woven t-shirts are usually not my friend. I have a hard time fitting them and bias tape makes me cringe (but so do facings)….it’s so hard. But, before my trip to Utah I really wanted to sew up some new rayon tops and was so happy I did – there’s […]
Make sure your dart hits in the right place by adjusting the bust apex on your sewing pattern
Are you a sewing beginner? I want to help sewing beginners avoid the mistakes I made so you will have an awesome sewing experience & avoid these 20 mistakes
Looking for a fun sewing project that allows you complete creative freedom? This DIY Sewing Machine Cover is PERFECT to display your fave fabrics!
You've pattern cut your design and now it's time to cut out your pattern pieces and create your top.
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
In this sewing tutorial, I want to talk about different types of seams.
The tips below will help you select your leather, cut and sew it with care, and also give some great pattern suggestions for getting started.
