Learning to sew can feel overwhelming. Learn to use a sewing machine with confidence with these beginning sewing ideas, beginning sewing projects, easy sewing projects. Maybe you’re teaching yourself to sew or looking for kids sewing projects to pass on sewing to the next generation. Whatever the case, you’ll find first sewing projects here that’ll build your confidence and help you gain sewing skills that’ll help you advance in your sewing knowledge.
What beginner doesn’t need a little sewing encouragement? I know when I first started seriously sewing, I needed a whole lotta hand holding. I distinctly remember Diana Rupp and Sandra Betzina’s books and videos giving me the cheerleading that got me through so much frustration. Here’s the deal: There’s a lot to know when it […]
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If I had a dollar for all the times that people ask me how I find time to sew, I’d have a lot of dollars. When you’re a Mom with 4 kids, it’s true that time is short and with a lot of moving parts. I’ll admit to feeling resentful at times when the comment
Can I get a hand for all the dread your sewing UFOs dredge up for you? I know we all have those secret corners of shame in our sewing spaces where all the unfinished objects live. Maybe we find those projects years later and forget why it was that we abandoned them. Was there a
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Sewing fails are coming for you. No matter how long you’ve been sewing, no matter how good the advice you follow, once in a while you’ll have a project completely and utterly fail. Every time it happens to me, it’s like a total surprise. Haven’t I learned anything? I thought I had moved past this?!
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So, what’s the best sewing advice you’ve ever heard? There’s tons of great sewing tips and tricks out there, but what are those helpful nuggets that have become part of your sewing credo? I’ve read and heard lots of memorable tidbits from experts over the years, but today I’m talking about 7 of the very
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With so many helpful sewing tools out there, which are the best sewing tools out there? If you’re just getting started sewing, it’s good to know what kind of sewing tools for beginners are out there. I know my Gram had a basic sewing kit full of all the essentials, though I admit my sewing
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Sewing efficiently is a sport to me. Every Black Friday, my kids and I wake up at the crack of way too early and truck it over to JoAnn. They’re in it for the donuts afterwards. I’m in it for the bargain basement prices on flannel. It’s a little crazy, but afterwards, I spend some
I’m telling you to sew without pins, and you’re already freaking out. There you are on the other side of the screen with all the dagger eyes. I get it–pins make us feel safe as sewists. But pins are slowing you down and making your sewing not super accurate. I’m going to show you what
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Winter is upon us and this is the time of year that I start loading up the layers in a vain attempt to keep myself warm. So today I’m going to show you how to make this DIY ruffle sweater. It’s an easy pattern hack meets girly style! Let’s get hacking! DIY ruffle sweater For
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Making pajamas for others is a win for everyone. They’re easy enough for beginners, fun crazy fabrics are often on sale this time of year, and if for some reason your sewing goes awry, you won’t have to worry about your mistakes going out of the house! While nearly every pattern company has a good
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