Sewing Instructions, Lessons and Definitions
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide to Sewing
It may be your first time sewing, or you may be returning to sewing after many years. Either way you can learn to sew with the many resources available to learn to sew and sewing techniques.
Sewing Terms
Sewing terms can seem like another language when you"re learning to sew. Find simple to understand definitions for sewing terms and links to more information and how-to instructions in the sewing term glossary.
Basic Sewing Techniques
How to and step by step directions to preform sewing techniques
- Hemming Information
- Directional Stitching to Sew Stay Stitching
- How to Use Rotary Rulers and Cutters
- Transfer Pattern Markings
- How To Shorten a Zipper
Sewing Machine Techniques
The best guide to your sewing machine is the manual for YOUR sewing machine. Not all manuals have in depth information or explain your options. Learning about sewing machine techniques will increase your sewing abilities.
- Sewing Techniques
- Learn To Sew a Seam
- Sewing Machines
- Sewing Machine Gallery--Parts of a Sewing Machine
- Sewing Machine Troubleshooting
Beginner Projects & Patterns
Learning by doing is one of the best methods to learn to sew. Dive into projects that require minimal skills and learn as you go.
- Sew Your Own Hair Scrunchies
- Sew a Fast & Easy Cool Neck Scarf
- One Yard Apron
- Sew a Flanged Pillow Sham
- Sew a Simple Tote Bag
- Sew a Basic Curtain Panel
- Make A Fleece Blanket
- Sachets
- Sew a Bottle Gift Wrap Bag
- Sew Fabric Canning Jar Covers
- Scented Hot Pad
- Durable, Simple, Useful Pot Holder
- Sew A Baby Receiving Blanket
- Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Christmas Stocking
- Sew a Simple String Drawstring Backpack
- Sew Envelope Back Pillow Covers
- Paint Brush Holder For Carrying To Class
- Draft Stopper Snake
- Sew a Pillow With Piping Edges
- Potpourri Pie!
