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.
Print these sewing cheat sheets out for free and have right on hand to save you time and effort, leaving you more time to create beautiful things!
Embroidery fans, assemble! We’re huge fans of creativity, art, and making things with your hands. We wouldn’t be Bored Panda if we weren’t. And the r/Embroidery subreddit never fails to impress us!
It's been a while since we've had a 'Sewing 201' post! I've been sewing with my rolled hem foot quite a bit lately, so I snapped a few photos. In this blog post I'm going to share some tips and tricks to get this foot working for you. The rolled hem foot sews just that, a narrow rolled hem that's pretty on scarves, blouses, dresses, or even curtains.
Hand stitching is an essential sewing skill every sewer should possess and master. This basic sewing skill is still very useful to many advanced projects.
Diagnose and solve poor sewing machine tension with this step-by-step checklist.
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Browse free vintage patterns, retro hair tutorials and affordable vintage clothing. Enjoy diy fashion crafts and classic style inspiration
Who doesn’t love those illustrated ecards that float around the internet? I’ve seen so many funny sewing ecards, but often when I want to find them again, I can’t. So I went to the Someecards site and below I’ve compiled for you the best selection of sewing humor I found there. You can click on...Read More
Ok, so you’re all in on this whole “sew my own stuff” thing that all the cool kids are doing, right? You get a machine, or maybe your mother-in-law offered you her old one because it’s been collecting dust since the late 50’s. You head to the store to pick up some fabric, thread and – “what the heck are all of these needles”!
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Bunching thread? Breaking needles? Skipping stitches? It happens to the best of us. We consulted Becky Hanson of Singer Sewing Company to keep your sewing experience positively seamless.
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.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
Happy 4th of July, and lets celebrate with stars in red, white, and blue, each for the stars (and your crochet hook) with this star-shaped crochet pillow. We love the fresh colors shown, but the pattern would be equally enchanting in any shades you choose for your version. It’s a great addition to the kids’ […]
A tutorial to master the French method of applying bias binding to any curved opening on a woven garment
The Tiny Parlor Cat Free Knitting Pattern knits up very quickly. It's worked in the round, and all in one piece. You can use whatever yarn you have on hand.
YouTube is full of fascinating videos involving all sorts of things, including sewing! Whether you often check out sewing videos on YouTube or have yet to explore that world, we think you will appreciate this list of what we think are the 10 Best Sewing YouTube Channels you'll want to follow. It was difficult to narrow down the list to only 10 as there are many more amazing tailors and seamstresses who make useful videos and who truly make the best sewing channels on YouTube, but we felt that these were the accounts with the most variety. There are also videos on techniques and projects for all skill levels. No matter what you are looking for when it comes to sewing, you will find a channel in this list that is worthy of hitting that "subscribe" button. Before we get to these top sewing YouTube channels according to us editors here at AllFreeSewing, did you know that we have videos, too? Check out our original sewing videos here. Watch our useful video right below and then keep scrolling down to get to our awesome list of sewing YouTube channels we love. If you like them, be sure to subscribe to take advantage of all the free tutorials, tips, tricks, and projects they all have to offer every week! Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>
How adorable is this frog knitting pattern by Claire Garland aka Dot Pebbles? Don't miss the adorable video made of him - 2 million+ views!
We take you through the basics of how to use a sewing machine. Watch this video for tips on getting started with your sewing machine
No matter your skill level, our sewing projects for clothing, accessories, handmade gifts, stuffed animals, and beyond will hope you hone your skillset.
How to choose a sewing machine needle - universal vs knit vs sharp needles - which needle should you use for which fabric
Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.
Sewing hacks and tips for faster sewing projects, less waste & more efficient use of time. Creative tool storage and tricks for cutting, ironing, stitching
Got weird looking stitches when you sew? Here's how to troubleshoot and fix your sewing machine tension without any drama.
Tikabelle of Largely Unrepeatable has created a pattern based on the tiny knit gloves created by Althena Crome for the film, Coraline, and is offering 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.
Have you ever wondered how to sew like a pro? Get my top sewing tips that anyone can use when sewing home decor or personal items.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
This Flat Rat Bookmark Free Knitting Pattern is a very funny project that you can make to give anyone who sees this a little scare. Make one now with the free pattern provided by the link below.
Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.
If there’s one thing that knitters worldwide can appreciate, it’s nifty tips and tricks that…
you’re new to sewing, you may have just started with the standard presser foot that comes on the machine and haven’t yet changed it out.
My Mind-Blowing Red Lentil Tofu will rock your world! It is soy-free, high protein, super-easy, versatile, and made with 1 ingredient (plus water, & optional salt).A reminder about not republishing: Do not republish this, my original recipe, on other websites or outlets. This was developed, entirely, in my kitchen (i.e., it is not a variation of another red lentil tofu recipe and the process is unique). Please see my recipe sharing policy for details. ? If you ADAPT my recipe, please give proper credit and provide a link to this, the original recipe.
How to troubleshoot sewing machine tension! Loose, tangled stitches are a problem and there IS a solution. Use this thread tension checklist to fix it!
Top-stitching is a really handy technique, especially for sewing projects like a tote or any other sort of bag. Learn how to top stitch here!
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.
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
How to Service Your Sewing Machine Yourself: A Step by Step Tutorial
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!
Learn about some of the different types of thread and when to use them as well as thread weights and spool sizes.
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
What you need to know before mending your clothing.
Bunching thread? Breaking needles? Skipping stitches? It happens to the best of us. We consulted Becky Hanson of Singer Sewing Company to keep your sewing experience positively seamless.
