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If the last time you’ve touched the sewing machine was in your middle school Home Economics class and you’ve been itching to get back at it, you’re in luck. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, there’s tons of sewing tutorials for you to learn how to sew in the comfort of your home. Start with these first-time tutorials and you’ll be sewing up a whole new wardrobe (or curtains for every room) before you know it.
The Basics
Complete beginners will benefit from these two excellent blogs with detailed instructions on the most basic steps of sewing, from threading a sewing machine to choosing the right fabrics.
Ruffles & Stuff has a section on her blog titled “Sew Basic!” that includes everything you need to know to start sewing, including the supplies you need, how the grains in fabrics work and how to cut them, how to thread a sewing machine, how to thread a bobbin, and more.
Crazy Little Projects has a L earn to Sew Series that you need to look at. It includes pre-lessons on learning how a sewing machine works, a sewing dictionary, how to buy fabric from a fabric store, and a sewing pledge that will help you not lose your mind as you learn how to sew. Then her lessons cover everything from sewing a straight line to buttonholes and appliques — and her lessons include homework, just like school!
Mistakes Not to Make
Sometimes it’s just as useful to learn about common mistakes as it is to learn the right way to do things. Caroline of Cold Hands Warm Heart Crafts discusses all the sewing mistakes she made in the past and what she wish she knew earlier. It’s worth a read if you want to learn how to sew.
Alright, are you ready to begin creating new things with your sewing machine? Here are some first-time tutorials for you to practice your sewing skills. Some of them are for the home and some of them are for you (or a loved one) to wear.
first-time Tutorials: Home Decor
straightforward Pillowcase
Sofa Pillow Cover
Christmas Stockings
Basic Baby Quilt
Cloth Napkins
first-time Tutorials: Apparel
Flannel Infinity Scarf
Swimsuit Cover-up Maxi Dress
straightforward Tee
PJ Pants
Kimono
How to Tailor a Shirt
How to Take in a Dress
Now you’re ready to learn how to sew. Good luck and have fun creating!
For more sewing projects, look at Halloween Sewing Projects and direct Sewn Back Tab Curtains.
