Sewing Basics

(Image courtesy of http://0.tqn.com/d/diyfashion/) With our focus being upon obtaining a Sewing Kit this week, I thought it would be most helpful to review some basic stiches. (Image courtesy of http://www.sewdresses.com/) Okay, so you see the stitches, when and what do you use them for? Check out these links for more information! http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm http://cyberseams.com/article/105045/basics/how_to_sew_by_hand_basic_stitches.html…

Are you having trouble sewing straight lines on your sewing machine? Here are all the things I wish I'd known when I started learning to sew.

If you've been wanting to learn how to sew but don't know how to use a sewing machine yet, you need to check out Starting to Sew, a free self-paced online class for beginners.

This sewing 101 article will help point you in the right direction and get you sewing with ease in no time.

Learn how to sew your own clothes with my beginner-friendly guide. Discover essential sewing skills, tools, free patterns and start today.

Learn these basic hand sewing stitches that every beginner needs to know. So useful for a variety of sewing projects. Includes step-by-step tutorial for running stitch, back stitch, blanket stitch, flat catch stitch, whip stitch, running basting stitch, chain stitch, and more! Basic Sewing Stitches | Sewing 101 | Hand stitching Techniques | Mending a hole in fabric | Repair clothes | Mending clothes by hand

learn how to sew by hands with this tutorial. This DIY sewing project covers all the 5 basic hand sewing stitches like the running stitch, back stitch, ladder stitch, carpet stitch and the blind hem stitch. You may use one or all of these stitches for your hand sewing projects. This tutorial is so simple that any beginner can learn her basic hand sewing skills form the step by step instructions.

Try a few of these sewing hacks to make your sewing so much easier! These sewing secrets will improve your sewing!