Do you want to learn to sew? Already know how to sew but need to learn a new technique? Find links and tutorials for basic sewing instructions for the beginner such as pinning a pattern to fabric and threading a sewing machine.
Find video and photo tutorials on techniques like staystitching, edge stitching, french seams, gathering, making ruffles, lapped seam, pleats, flat felled seam, shirring, thread tension, topstitching and understitching and more.
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Build Your Skills with 33 Simple Sewing Projects.
by Ellen Luckett Baker
- Paperback
- Published 2011
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This tutorial and video will show how to machine sew a buttonhole with a Bernina 3A buttonhole foot.
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1200 Full-Color How-To Photos.
by Editors of Creative Publishing
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- Published 2009
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A video on how to edgestitch which is sometimes referred to as topstitch. . Edge stitching is a finishing stitch which is sewn on the right side of the fabric very close to the edge. It is a decorative stitch.
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How to sew a flat felled seam. A flat felled seam is commonly seen on sportswear and menswear. It is a strong flat seam that will not fray. This tutorial will show how to make a flat felled seam, commonly seen on jeans and denim jackets, that has two rows of stitches on the right side of the fabric.
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A video on how to sew a French seam that gives a project a neat, professional-looking finish, with no raw edges.
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Learn how to gather using the basting stitch method with this basic sewing tutorial video.
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Gathering fabric is a useful technique commonly used when sewing home décor projects and garments. Learn the quick and easy way to gather fabric using dental floss.
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Learn how to gather ruffles.
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Learn how to gather using a serger.
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The typical instructions for gathering is to sew two lines of basting stitches and then gently pull the fabric to gather. Did you ever have the basting stitches break? This tutorial will show you a simple method of gathering using a zigzag stitch over thread.
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A lapped seam is formed when one fabric layer is lapped over the other and topstitched in place. There are two ways to construct a lapped seam. This video will show you how to use the lapped seam when stitching a seam is difficult such as when sewing a blouse yoke or curved pieces
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How to sew a lapped seam. A lapped seam is when one piece of fabric is lapped over the other and topstitched in place. This is the type of seam to use when sewing leather, fleece, felt and suede.
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Leaders and Enders, also referred to as thread savers, are just little pieces of scrap fabric that you feed under the presser foot before and after sewing. Learn how to use them and their advantages.
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Learn how to sew a mock french seam with this video tutorial. The mock French seam is a seam finishing technique that gives the project a neat, professional-looking finish.
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Watch this tutorial to learn how to finish seams using pinking shears. This simple finishing technique is quick and easy.
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A tutorial showing and explaining the different types of pleats.
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A video on how to sew pleats.
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The open seam which is also known as the basic seam is one of the most common seams. Learn more.
Love To Sew
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Advantages, disadvantages and how-to information on a self bound seam.
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The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns.
by Diana Rupp
- Published 2007
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Take a tour of Annette's sewing and craft room which shows sewing and craft room organizing ideas.
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Shirring is a sewing technique which uses multiple rows of stitches with elastic thread to create rows of gathers....
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A tutorial on how to shirr with elastic thread.
Pretty Ditty
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How to create elastic shirring.
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Shirring with elastic thread tutorial.
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The Sewing Directory
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Packed with time-saving tips and techniques.
by Anne Marie Soto
- Published 2001
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Start to Sew is the perfect first book for new sewers. Thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide beginners through the basics of sewing.
by Creative Publishing International
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What is a basting stitch and how is it used.
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Learn what is proper sewing machine tension.
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Answers to thread looping and bird nesting problems when sewing.
C. H. Holderby
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This tutorial will show you straight-up topstitching where a straight stitch is sewn parallel to the seamline though the top fabric and the seam allowance underneath.
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This class with Beth will teach you the basics of reading a sewing pattern.
Artisan Sewing & Fashion Academy
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Understitching is simply stitching a line close to the edge of a facing to keep it from rolling toward the outside. This technique is used in necklines, armhole facings and waistband seams.
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Learn how to cut vinyl and how to sew vinyl the easy way.
Heather Handmade
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