If you want to get better at using your sewing machine, follow these eight simple steps from Johanna Lundström, the author of Master the Coverstitch Machine and Sewing Activewear, that will make your garment sewing look sew much more professional! Johanna discusses and demonstrates releasing and balancing the tension, needle down when starting a seam, pulling back the thread, stitch length and width, sewing straight and guiding fabrics…
In this free video Alisa Shay from Thoughtful Creativity demonstrates how she drafts a very simple, yet versatile A-line skirt with an elastic waist, pockets in the front and back, and a cute belt accent. A very easy skirt to sew. Unlike a simple gathered skirt, a gathered A-line skirt does not add extra gathers at the waist – which is great, but you can still enjoy flared bottom of the skirt. No zipper!
Evelyn Wood shares 14 things she wishes she knew as a beginner sewer. Evelyn discusses her sewing tips for tools, machines, fear of cutting fabrics, patterns, fitting, being overwhelmed, and the sewing process as a beginner. Watch this free video and listen to Evelyn’s very best tips for those of us who are beginner sewing enthusiasts…
Sew an Apron Video Series + FREE PDF Pattern for Beginners!
Sara with Sewing Therapy and Two O’ Nine Fabric Studio from British Columbia CANADA, shares a great beginner sewing video series showing us how to sew aprons in different styles. Aprons make practical, fun-to-sew gifts for everyone that can be easily customized with unique fabric prints for any time of the year and for all ages…
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The Harlow Pajamas are a simple beginner sewing project and they make wonderful gifts. Simple to sew! Seven pattern pieces for a high-waist and comfortable wide-leg, sash and belt loop for a cinched look. Mix and match your fabrics.
Gertie shows us how she stitches these simple pajamas in her full FREE video tutorial!
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In this free beginner-friendly video tutorial Alisa Shay from Thoughtful Creativity shows us how to draft a very simple linen top for summer. Using just two measurements, this top is very easy to sew, no pattern drafting experience required! Lots to learn in this wonderful video! These tops are ideal for capsule wardrobes.
Lorrie Nunemaker shares her free PDF sewing pattern download and an instructional video tutorial to show us how easy it is to sew one of her “Urban Scrunchies” for keeping long hair secured and out of your face…
Simple Pillowcase-style Dresses for Children – A Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF from Hobby Lobby
The London Dress for girls is stitched with this free digital sewing pattern from Violette Field Threads! A sweet frilly sundress with a small bodice and a full swing-style skirt! We teach you how to create the shoulder ties with bias tape. The ruffled swing-style skirt is perfect for mixing and matching fabric prints and … [ Read More at SWN! ]
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