For all our sewing lovers, no matter you are a green beginner or an experienced sewing hand, you may get some hints from these sewing tips and techniques summarized by cute little projects, who was kindly enough to break the whole list down into categories for us, check out the list below to get started:
Getting Started:
- Understanding Your Sewing Machine
- Sewing Dictionary-Sewing Terms Defined
- What Supplies Will I Need to Start Sewing?
- The Sewing Pledge
Basics/Beginners:
- How to Sew a Straight Line
- The ZigZag Stitch
- Winding and Threading Bobbin
- Simple Steps to Improve Your Skills
- Basting 101
Technique:
- How to Sew Piping
- Turning and Top Stitching
- Adding Elastic in a Casing
- How to Sew Ruffles
- How to Insert a Zipper
- How to Sew Buttonholes
- How to Applique
- Shirring/Smocking with Elastic Thread
- Clipping and Notching Curves
- Tips for Sewing Corners and Squares
- Using a Stretch Stitch
- Hand Stitching
- Making Crisp, Even Hems
- Sewing With a Double Needle
- Mitered Corners
- Sewing Pleats
- Serge without a Serger
- Tip for Sewing on Vinyl
- How to Draft and Sew a Skirt
- Hemming Jeans
- How to Finish Seams
- How to Sew a Dart
- Tips for Perfect Pressing
- Taking Your Measurements
- Pattern Cutting
- Understanding Patterns
Fabric:
- Which Fabric to Buy? Understanding How to Buy Fabric
- Pre-washing Fabric
- Sewing with Cuddle Fabric
- How to Sew on Leather
- How to Sew with Lace
- Sew with Laminates
- Sewing on Knits
Gadgets:
- Cleaning Your Sewing Machine
- Understanding Thread Tension
- A Guide to Sewing Machine Feet
- Deciphering the Marks on Measuring Tape
- Using Stay Tape
- Using a Rotary Mat and Cutter
- Attaching Snaps
- Understanding Interfacing and Lining
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