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.
This post is all about showing you how to turn a t-shirt into a dress. If you’ve got some t-shirts that your kids have outgrown in length but still fit on top, this is a perfect way to get some extra life out of that t-shirt. To do this, I’ll show you how to add […]
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Ever wanted to learn how to make an elastic waist skirt? This kind of easy to sew skirt is perfect for summer and so quick to make. How long will it take? If you’ve got 17 minutes and a couple supplies, you can totally make your own elastic waist skirt. This skirt features decorative waistband
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We’re tackling a big question today: is it cheaper to make your own clothes? In uncertain times, you start watching your wallet. As someone who is primarily a garment sewist, this is something I’ve thought a lot about. Over the years, I’ve heard from many many women who used to sew for themselves and stopped
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If you’re looking for coat patterns, you’re in the right spot. Taking on sewing a coat is a big sewing challenge. There’s a lot of different things to think about—fabric, inner layers, do I tailor this etc. Having made many coats at this point in my sewing life, I can attest that you can totally
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Today you’re going to learn all about how to sew a blind hem and if you really need a blind hem foot or not. So you’re just getting used to your sewing machine, a nd you see this funky zigzaggy straight stitch combo stitch. You’re thinking, what on earth is this and why would I
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Today you’re going to learn all about how to sew a blind hem and if you really need a blind hem foot or not. So you’re just getting used to your sewing machine, and you see this funky zigzaggy straight stitch combo stitch. You’re thinking, what on earth is this and why would I use
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not sew up any of these beautiful Valentine’s sewing projects to celebrate the day of love? Here’s a great list of Valentine’s sewing kits and Valentine’s sewing patterns that you’ll want to try out. If you’re looking for a quick sew project to make something festive
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Today I’m showing how to make a quick DIY Valentine’s Day t-shirt. This is a quick and easy sewing project because we’re starting with a store bought tee. We’ll first do a little bit of deconstruction. Then we’ll add some sweet Telio stretch heart lace, some quick stitching, and finally put things back together. And
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Today we’re talking about 10 sweatshirt sewing patterns you can make up right now. I don’t know about you, but when the skies turn gray, I love having a nice cozy sweatshirt to kick about the house in. Even better, sweatshirts are a quick and easy sew that don’t require a lot of fabric. Shoot,
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Let’s talk how to sew a sweatshirt. Sweatshirts have so much to offer. They’re comfortable, sporty, a great layering piece and something that’s easy to make your own. And sweatshirts are such an easy to sew alternative to other cozy warm garments like sweaters. If you’re all thumbs with yarn but like to be warm
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