How to Sew Section


Learning how to sew includes a lot of parts and pieces.  Here is our help section. However, don't skip over the kids sewing lessons section all you need to learn to sew is included in those lessons, whether you're a kid or an adult!



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Sew darts
Sew pleats
Sew by hand
Sew a zipper
Sew buttons
Sew curves
Sew a corner
Sew a hem
How to applique
Sew sequins
Sew a buttonhole
Sew French seams
Sew a ruffle
Sew an elastic waistband
Sew binding
Sew on patches
Sew ric rac
Sew a skirt



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what is a square stitch?  Not rated yet
This is used on pillowcase edges for crochet pattern

how sew with a twin needle, my thread keeps breaking?  Not rated yet
I have never sewn with a twin needle before,the thread keeps coming out of one needle,I wanted to hem some summer tops that are to long hope you can help....

Skirt pattern  Not rated yet
I am trying to make an elastic waistband jean skirt that is A-line. I do not know what shape my two pieces of material should be (for the front and back ...

whats the best kind of sewing machine for an interested 10 year old girl to learn on?  Not rated yet
whats the best kind of sewing machine for an interested 10 year old girl to learn on?
She is interested in being a fashion designer and I have to admit,...

tie a quilt  Not rated yet
I need to know how to tie a quilt

Hello,
You can find directions on how to tie a quilt here.
It is as easy as inserting your needle down in your ...

how to sew stretch material  Not rated yet
Just getting back to sewing and back when I was sewing, we didn't have all the stretch material. Could really use some helpful hints on
sewing on this ...

How to Thread a Needle  Not rated yet
how do you put a piece of string into a needle?

A. Grab the end of your string and carefully poke it through the eye of the needle. It may take a few ...

How to measure your pattern?  Not rated yet
I want to learn to sew, and everyone tells me to measure my pattern itself to make sure that it fits my measurements. So how do I do that?

Answer: It ...

How to sew Ric Rac?  Not rated yet
Ric rac is a decorative embellishment that is added to pillowcases, skirts, pillows and whatever projects you'd like.

Pin your ric rac in place on the ...

How to Sew Patches?  Not rated yet
What is the best way to sew patches on?

To sew patches, such as boy scout or girl scouts patches, it is best to sew these by hand. Thread your needle ...

How to sew French Seams  Not rated yet
French Seams enclose your seams by tucking them inside your material within two seams. (see video for a visual explanation)

This works best for material ...



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