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Back Stitch Instructions for the Beginner; A MUST learn basic sewing stitch!

Back Stitch Instructions for Beginners: Check out this basic sewing stitch that has a VIDEO TUTORIAL and many step by step pictures. Click this PIN to SEE and READ MORE!

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 […]

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11 Sewing Machine Safety Tips for Beginners

Sewing Machine Safety Tips for Beginners. When you first start learning to sew, it is hard to remember ALL these safety tips! Click on this pin to get a PDF of Sewing Machine Safety Tips!

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 […]

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Simple Running Stitch Instructions for Beginners

Running Stitch Instructions for Beginners: Check out this basic sewing stitch that has a VIDEO TUTORIAL! Click this PIN to SEE and READ MORE!

 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 […]

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15 Helpful Sewing Tips for Beginners

Learn Helpful Sewing Tips for Beginners. Tips about Recycling Fabric, staying organized, and other GREAT TIPS! Click this Pin to find unique Sewing Tips and photos.

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 […]

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A Beginner’s Basic Sewing Tools List with Pictures

Sewing Tools List

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.   Description of […]

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Benefits from Learning to Sew AND The Many Rewards, Just For You!

Benefits Of Sewing- There are MANY Rewards and Benefits from Learning to Sew, waiting just for you! Click this PIN to READ MORE...

  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 […]

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Fun Ideas Using Buttons for Creating Exciting Sewing Projects!

Ideas Using Buttons. Embellish with Sewing Buttons. Add extra visual appeal to your clothing pieces with decorative buttons.

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 […]

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Make Chenille Fabric: Add some fun fabric texture to your projects!

Learn How to Make Chenille Fabric. This is a fun technique using a slash rotary cutter. Click this pin to see the step by step tutorial with PLENTY of PHOTOS!

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 […]

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Best Sewing Book for Beginners: Book Review of Simply the Best SEWING BOOK

Best Sewing Book for Beginners. This is my book review of this very HELPFUL sewing reference book! Click this PIN to READ MORE...

Best Sewing Book for Beginners Simply the Best SEWING BOOK is my latest purchase and has everything you need to start your sewing adventure.  This book is a hardback book and has eight information filled chapters! CHAPTER 1            REASONS TO SEW Helps  you to figure out what your reasons are […]

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How to Creatively Fray Fabric Edges

DIY Fray Fabric Edges. Making a quilt? Ley your seams show and learn DIY Fray Fabric Edges! Give those seams texture with this easy seam finish!

A Sewing Technique that creates frayed edge seams for pillows, rag quilts and other projects. Learn How to Fray Fabric Edges! This fun sewing ‘how-to’  is easy enough for the beginner seamstress!  This sewing technique adds a textured touch, has great visual appeal and is a fun way to add some character to your project! […]

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Sewing Project Journals- Keep track of the various details of your Sewing Adventures! 1)Make a Sewing Memories Journal-Pictures and Details of your finished projects. 2)Projects you want to do, or are in progress 3)Measurements Journal. These are a few examples of how you can use Sewing Journals in your sewing room!

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