Sewing 101

Sewing terms are important once you introduce yourself into the world of sewing, this way, you can be more vocal and conversational about your new projects.

When you're shopping online, check carefully what type of fabric you're buying, and make sure you understand the garment and what they're made of.

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

No matter your skill level, our sewing projects for clothing, accessories, handmade gifts, stuffed animals, and beyond will hope you hone your skillset.

Learn more about fabric types and how to use them for garments and upholstery through this guide. This will help you know your craft better.

A blog post about understanding what proportions in general are, what yours in particular are, and how to use lines in an outfit to dress them.

Do sewing pattern symbols and lines look overwhelming? Are measurement guides confusing? Learn how to read sewing patterns with this ultimate

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

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.

The correct size and type of sewing machine needle is essential to produce a good quality stitch, they can literally make or break your stitching.