There's nothing more rewarding than fixing something yourself. Add clothing and other linens to the list. Follow these steps to learn how to sew.
Here’s an idea of what your sewing kit should have inside. Needles: You’ll only need one to sew with, but generally a few different needles come together in a set. Make sure you get a hand-sewing needle and not a machine sewing needle. For a knit fabric, you might use a ...
So you’ve got something to sew, but you don’t have a sewing machine. Or maybe you just like the process of hand sewing better. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to sew by hand for beginners. I’ve been doing it for years. It’s way easier than you think, a...
stitches. Hand sewing takes longer than using a sewing machine, but it has its benefits. It’s very cheap to get started, easy to do in a pinch, and gives you excellent control. Plus, knowing how to hand sew can save you money instead of having to go elsewhere for repairs or ...
Sewing by hand is a skill that most, if not all, people should probably attempt to master at some point. I know it might sound a bit opinionated to say so, but the reason I believe it so strongly is that at some point in your life, you’re going to discover that a button has po...
If you don’t have a lot ofhand sewing experience, getting out the ol’ needle and thread can be a bit daunting. But I’ve gota few tips to make things a little easierfor you! Check out the video or follow along with the text/photo instructions below. ...
A sewing tutorial showing you how to match and align your waistline either side of an invisible zipper. Ideal for dresses with a waistline seam, or skirts with a wide waistband.
4 Ways to Make Your Own Hand Embroidered Patches By Mollie Johanson Mollie Johanson Mollie Johanson is a professional needlecrafter with over 10 years of hands-on embroidery, sewing, and knitting experience. She is the author of “Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small." Mollie also des...
Thread a hand sewing needle and knot the thread. Stitch through the fabric to the backside, skip a small distance, and stitch back up to the right side. Repeat the stitch in a straight line for the distance needed. Sew one or two stitches in place at the end of the area you want ba...
Get started today with our helpful embroidery guide, perfect for beginners! From sharing the embroidery tools you need in your stash to the basics stitch techniques to learn.