Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!

Sewing is often a slow process. It is so easy to let your imagination wander when you are choosing a design for your new dress, or fabric and a pattern to use in your next project. It takes a lot of time also to prepare the pattern, to cut the fabric, to sew all seams and press them. And usually we can’t sew all day long. So I am always looking for ways to be more efficient and sew faster. I don’t want to stay with one project for a few weeks, I noticed actually that the less time it takes from an idea to the result the more I am enjoying the process and I am also more satisfied with my garment. Over the years I discovered many ways to sew faster and to get professional results. I am going to share them with you in this list.

Improve your sewing skills with our expert tips and techniques. From basic stitches to advanced finishes, elevate your sewing game with our tutorials.

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Proper care and cleaning of your machine is vital for the life and performance of the machine-- keep reading to learn the basics you need to keep your best sewing pal purring like a kitten! (This post contains affiliate links)

You need to be careful when oiling your precious sewing machine because too much application could attract dust and lint, gumming up the machine and even rendering it dysfunctional. Get familiar with sewing machine oil ingredients, minerals, and lubricants with this post and keep your machine at its best level!

Want to know the correct sewing machine settings? Learn everything you need to know about the stitch length with this detailed sewing tutorial.

Wondering what the different sewing machine needle sizes mean? This tutorial will explain everything you need to know, including when to use each size.

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.

Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.

You might be making one or more of these Sewing Mistakes. Learn how to fix them quickly and what to do instead.

Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.

I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"

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.

Learn how to take good care of your sewing tools and equipment.

This sewing tutorial will explain what sewing machine tension is, its function, why we need to adjust it, and how to find the right tension for your project.

This sewing tutorial will explain what sewing machine tension is, its function, why we need to adjust it, and how to find the right tension for your project.

From basic stitches to intricate decorative stitches, this tutorial covers everything you need to know about types of sewing machine stitches

This sewing machine needle guide will teach you about sewing machine needle sizes and types and give you a free printable chart cheat sheet!

Here is a very interesting sewing tutorial for your sewing projects. Learn how to sew with the bobbin thread in the needle. Find out why you may need to do it.

A great list of over 50 sewing tutorials, with many different sewing projects, tips and techniques. Many of these sewing tutorials include video lessons.

The ViviLux laser allows you to add a laser to ANY sewing machine for more accurate and faster sewing of half-square triangles and stitch and flip corners!

Do sewing pattern symbols and lines look overwhelming? Are measurement guides confusing? Learn how to read sewing patterns with this ultimate

You know how it’s always about the details. When sewing with knits, the details really matter. Learn about those details and why they they make a difference.

Learn the 8 different types of serger stitches you can do. Included: close-up stitch photos & beginner-friendly descriptions.

Appliqué is a fun way to express yourself with fabric. Learn How to Applique Like a Pro by following these easy steps. It's easier than you think.

As every seamstress or tailor knows, the little bits that get into a sewing machine can spell big trouble. Here is a quick and easy tip to deep clean your sewing machine so that it will keep going and going.

Improve you sewing projects with these must know sewing hacks that work for beginners or pros. Speed up your work, save time!

These are the things I wish I knew before I started out on my quilting journey! Best tips to share with new quilters and how to measure your 1/4" seam allowance and what exactly a scant 1/4" seam allowance is!

Researching sewing tools and their uses usually ends in a long list, but keep in mind that not every one of them is needed in the beginning.

I know the secret to making perfect buttonholes with your sewing machine. Learn my tried-and-true method for sewing buttonholes on any machine.

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Struggling with sewing buttonholes? Here’s a post full of tips and tricks to get you confidently sewing buttonholes; to give you a really comprehensive overview, I’ve drawn on a wealth of kno…

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Sewing tips and tricks you need to know

Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!