One of the best things about sewing is that you never stop learning! But everybody has to start that learning somewhere, right? What are the most important things that every sewing beginner should know? What tips and tricks can help to soothe sewing nerves and set you up for sewing success? What sewing tools do you really need to have at home? And what are some of the common sewing mistakes you can avoid?
Sewing is supposed to be fun, not overly-stressful! But like any new skill, it’s good to have some basic know-how before diving in.
Not everyone is able to attend a sewing class in person, so having basic sewing tips and terminology within easy reach can be a lifesaver when you are just starting out!
In this blog post you’ll discover links to loads of pages with easy-to-understand sewing information that you’ll refer back to over and over again. Hint: save this post so you can get back to it every time you need more sewing support. I’ve got your back! 😉
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What are the benefits of learning to sew?
Why sewing is good for you
Any creative hobby is awesome for so many reasons (fine motor skills, new friendships, joy). But why is sewing good for you? Read this article to find out what some lovely expert sewing ladies have got to say!
The tools and equipment you need for sewing
Why you need a sewing machine
You’d like to creating more in your own home but not sure whether a sewing machine is a worthwhile investment? Then you need to read this article about the benefits of owning your own sewing machine.
Essential sewing tools you’ll need
Although there are approximately 5,304,747 shiny sewing tools available in stores and online, do you actually need them all? Find out more about the sewing tools you’ll rely on repeatedly and avoid over-spending on the ones you won’t.
Sewing machine vs serger
Once you decide to have a sewing machine at home, you could keep buying up all the latest and greatest machines to add to your sewing space. But do you really need to? Read this article and decide for yourself whether you want to add a serger (aka overlocker) to your sewing equipment.
A-Z Sewing words every beginner should learn
Understanding fabric terms
From selvage to grain (not the wheat and barley kind!) you’ll find all the important terminology about fabrics to help you before you even cut anything!
Understanding sewing pattern descriptions
When you lay out a sewing pattern it can look like an outdated street directory of a foreign city. But once you know what to look out for, deciphering sewing patterns will become much easier!
Understanding sewing machine technical terms
With all those knobs and buttons (and bells and whistles!) you could easily get overwhelmed even trying to thread your machine. Learn the important sewing machine descriptions and don’t get flustered!
Clever sewing tips you’ll wished you’d known sooner
Super sewing tips for beginners
These are some super basic tips, like don’t sew in the dead of night when exhausted! Take a look at these sewing tips to help you get prepared and in the right frame of mind for your next sewing project.
Sewing machine hacks you’ll love
Who doesn’t love insider tricks and sewing short-cuts?!? 🤷♀️ Discover some new ways to save time and stress with this article.
How to prevent sewing mistakes and things going wrong with your sewing machine
Beginners sewing mistakes to avoid
Broken needles and upside down fabric patterns?!? No thanks! Learn from the sewing mistakes of others (*ahem* who may or may not include myself *ahem*) and make your own sewing project a success.
How to clean and oil your sewing machine to prevent disaster
Keeping your sewing machine in tip-top functioning order regularly will help prevent a bunch of small (and not so small) meltdowns problems later. Find out how to perform your own minor sewing machine service at home.
Best way to start learning to sew
Practice using your sewing machine with printable sewing worksheets
If sitting at a sewing machine is a completely new experience for you, before you start working with your precious fabric, why not start practicing sewing with printed worksheets? You can print them as many times as you like until you are confident to put sewing machine needle to fabric!
Sewing patterns for beginners using straight lines
Once you’ve got the hang of operating your sewing machine, sewing projects that use only straight lines is a way to build up your confidence slowly and simply (and with no tears!). You’ll find loads of cute, useful and EASY sewing projects in this article.
Don’t forget you can read these articles again and again whenever you need a reminder of how to make your sewing journey less confusing and overwhelming.
Now tell me, which article did you find most helpful?
