Sewing tutorials and inspiration
This sewing tutorial will teach you how to hem a straight edge with your sewing machine on any woven fabric. This technique is perfect for hemming shirts, pants, sleeves, curtains, blankets, etc, where you want a hem that's folded twice. By the way, if you're looking for a tutorial on how to …
Learn one of the very first skills of sewing - how to thread your sewing machine! There's absolutely no getting around threading your machine, so this guide will teach you how to do so with lots of pictures and little tips. Don't be intimidated, you'll find this to be completely effortless in no …
This quick tutorial will teach you one of the very first steps to getting started with sewing - how to wind a bobbin. It might seem a bit intimidating at first, but believe me, soon you'll be able to wind a bobbin in your sleep! Not that you would want to, but the point is that it will become pure …
This easy tutorial will teach you how to sew a button on with your sewing machine, using a button foot or a regular foot. Supplies and materials Notes Mark the button placement The easiest way to find your button placement is to place the side with buttonholes on top. For …
This beginner's guide will teach you how to easily sew buttonholes on your sewing machine, whether you have an automatic buttonholer or not. Supplies and Materials Notes Buttonhole Orientation: Should I sew buttonholes that are vertical or horizontal? You need to decide if you …
This guide will teach you what knit fabric is and provide tips for working with it so that you can enjoy sewing your first projects in no time! Are you interested in sewing with knit fabric? If you want to make you or your family clothing like t-shirts, hoodies, casual stretchy dresses, or even …
Whether you're here because you're about to sew gathers for the first time, or because you find yourself frustrated every time you do, this guide will give you some simple steps and lots of helpful tips! Knowing how to sew gathers easily is such a useful skill, as they are very common in clothing …
So you've decided that you want to take up sewing, but you're not sure where to start. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but this article will help you to get together everything you need and get you pointed in the right direction of creating some simple items you will love! A lot of people …