Quilting Tutorial for Beginners: Super SIMPLE Squares Quilt Tutorial If you have been learning how to sew and want a fun sewing project to practice stitching straight seams, this Quilting Tutorial for Beginners: Super SIMPLE Squares Quilt Tutorial is the perfect project! When I am learning a new skill, I like to have some introductory information […]
Easy Pillowcase Tutorial
Easy Pillowcase Tutorial-Sew Your Own Simple Pillowcase Welcome to the Easy Pillowcase Tutorial! My boys have quite a collection of pillowcases! It is tradition for me to sew my kids pillowcases on Christmas Eve. There are so many FUN choices of fabric for pillowcases! My husband even said he’d sleep on a ‘FUN’ pillowcase! […]
Back Stitch Instructions for the Beginner; A MUST learn basic sewing stitch!
The stitches appear larger than usual for instruction purposes. Notice that the top of a backstitch looks similar to a running stitch or sewing machine straight stitch. Back Stitch Instructions for the Beginner Seamstress Learn the Backstitch: A SIMPLE must learn Basic Hand Sewing Tutorial When you should use the Backstitch Seam Repairs-used for seams […]
11 Sewing Machine Safety Tips for Beginners
Sewing Machine Safety Tips There are ‘sew’ many things to think about and remember when you are learning how to sew. These Sewing Machine Safety Tips for Beginners will help make learning how to sew with your machine easier. I’m going to give you my Safety Tips while I’m using my sewing machine. Print out […]
Simple Running Stitch Instructions for Beginners
Running Stitch Instructions for Beginners The Running Stitch is the most simple and easiest of hand sewing stitches to learn and should be mastered by all sewing beginners! (Pictures and stitch size have been enlarged to show detail of steps for the Running Stitch, your stitches will be on a smaller scale) When to […]
15 Helpful Sewing Tips for Beginners
Sewing Tips for Beginners Check out these simple sewing tips for beginners! When I first started sewing I didn’t know many TIPS, ‘SEW’ I’m excited to share these sewing tips with you! Recycle Sewing Tips 1) Save belt loops off old pants to use as ‘coat hangers’ for coats that need to be hung on a […]
A Simple & Basic Sewing Tools List for a Successful Sewing Start!
Sewing Tools List This Sewing Tools List is made to help you, the beginner seamstress, know what basic sewing tools are needed to get started in learning how to sew basic sewing projects. The picture above shows the contents of a Dritz Sewing Kit. You can also buy your sewing tools separately. Descriptions: Description […]
Benefits from Learning to Sew AND The Many Rewards, Just For You!
What are the Rewards and Benefits from Learning to Sew? Sewing is a rewarding life skill and there are many Benefits from learning to sew! Benefits From Learning to Sew: FOCUS– Focusing on the steps needed for sewing your project does great things for your brain. HAND-EYE COORDINATION– Threading a needle helps with this […]
Fun Ideas Using Buttons for Creating Exciting Sewing Projects!
Ideas Using Buttons Are you a beginner seamstress or crafter and need Ideas Using Buttons? There are practical and decorative sewing buttons for crafting and garment construction, and very unique, exquisite, and ornate buttons for collectors. I’m not a collector but I do have fun finding buttons for my many sewing projects. I […]
Make Chenille Fabric: Add some fun fabric texture to your projects!
Learn How to Make Chenille Fabric Did you know that you can make chenille fabric? You can use a single color of fabric OR use several colors of fabric to create many fun color effects! I’ll be showing you how to make your own chenille fabric with Homespun Cotton Fabric. I have a book […]