StepByStep Index

Hand Sew a Chain Stitch
A chain stitch is a simple hand sewn stitch when you know how to sew a chain stitch. Learn how here.

Sewing Darts
A dart is a basic component of many sewn garments and usually taken for granted until you start to sew a dart. Learn what makes up a dart and how to sew a dart here.

How to Hand Sew a Blanket Stitch or Buttonhole Stitch
A blanket stitch can do more than trim a blanket. Yo-yos are a great place to experiment with learning how to sew a blanket stitch.

How to Baste
Baste is a commonly used sewing term and basting can save you time as well as test fitting before you actually sew. Learn how basting is done here.

How to Sew a Seam
Seams are the mainstay of almost all sewing. Sewing great seams includes straight stitching and sewing curves. Learn how to sew a seam here.

How to Pin a Seam
Take the time to pin a seam before you sew. Pinning a seam takes care of holding the fabric together, leaving you free to concentrate on controlling the sewing machine. When a seam is pinned properly you prevent damage to your sewing machine.

How to Press a Seam Open
Pressing is the answer to avoiding a homemade looking sewn project. Learn how to properly press open a seam to achieve professional appearing results when you sew.

Step By Step Directions for Using a Needle Threader
They come with some sewing needles and can be purchased in almost all sewing notion sections but many people set them aside rather then figure out how to use them. Here you'll find step by step instructions to using a needle threader. You'll never want to thread a needle without one again!

Directions for Making Flat Felled Seams
You see them on jeans and they are one of the stongest seam options. Here you will find complete directions for learning how to make flat felled seams.