Category: Sewing Basics

Minky fabric is a little different to sew with, especially for beginners. This complete guide to sewing with minky fabric includes all the tips and techniques you need to successfully execute your sewing project with minky.

How to choose and sew waterproof fabric for the best results.

The fabric selvage is important and helpful when selecting fabrics and cutting them for sewing projects. Here’s why.

Learn how to sew on a sewing machine with these printable practice sheets. Download them for free, print them on your home printer, then stitch along the lines to practice sewing straight, curves, turn corners, and more. They’re perfect for kids and adults who want to learn to sew or practice their sewing skills.

How do you buy fabric online without touching it? We have some great tips for ordering different kinds of fabric for all kinds of projects. Take a look at our beginner’s guide to buying fabric online.

Working with fabrics can be time-consuming if you’re a beginner at sewing. To learn this set of skills, you’ll need time, practice, and patience. However, the first thing you can start with is knowing how to measure your fabric accurately. To do that, you should ask yourself one important question. How big is a yard of fabric?

The best sewing books for beginners are tried and true to last the test of time as your sewing skills improve. Even advanced sewists look to these books for guidance and inspiration, making them the perfect investment in your sewing journey.

Sometimes stitching by hand is necessary instead of using a sewing machine, and sometimes it is preferred. Whichever you choose, here are some common hand stitches, what they are used for, and easy instructions to master them yourself.

Sewing machines can be intimidating, even when tackling basic tasks. Here are some clever and inexpensive things to help you sew a straight line every time.