Sewing Tips and Tricks

Check out these incredibly useful sewing basics, sewing techniques, and sewing tips for beginners. You'll be a better sewist in no time!
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Easy Sock Snowman Tutorial
This sock snowman DIY is fun for the whole family! Make these thrifty creations for winter with little or no sewing.
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How Much Fabric Do I Need? How to Calculate + Sewing Yardage Charts
Find fabric yardage charts for all the projects you want to sew!
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Serger Basics [PLUS! 15 Sewing Projects]
There are many sewists out there who swear by sergers, and it's no wonder why! By using this one-stop-shop machine, you can cut your sewing time in half and produce projects that look professionally sewn. Find out more >>
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50+ Sewing Hacks That Will Change Your Life
From sewing needle alternatives to simple sewing hacks that will save time and effort, plus inspire you, this page is full of ideas!
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Hemming & Hawing
Learn how to make simple sewing alterations yourself.
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Hips & Thighs Don’t Lie
Make off-the-rack clothing work for you with this sewing trick.
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Learn How Much Fabric You Need for a Quilt
Easily plan your quilt size with this page full of tips. Learn how many blocks you will need with helpful color diagrams and measurement details for common quilt sizes: baby lap/throw, twin, full/queen, and king.
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Glossary of Sewing Terms
Enhance your knowledge of sewing terminology with this Glossary of Sewing Terms! If you are just starting to learn how to sew, you may find yourself stumped by the new, confusing words used frequently in sewing tutorials.
Making something on your own certainly saves you on labor costs and allows you to make a piece you are sure to love. For some people, making your own garments might save money. For the most part, however, it will not be the frugal option. Trying to decide if making your own clothes will save you money? Consider the following before diving into an entirely DIY wardrobe. Making Your Own Clothes, Sewing Your Own Clothes, Free Skirt Pattern, Maxi Dress Tutorials, Husband Clothes, Diy Maxi Dress, Clothing Alterations, Easy Clothing, Sew Your Own Clothes
Is Making Your Own Clothes Cheaper? GUIDE
Making something on your own certainly saves you on labor costs and allows you to make a piece you are sure to love. For some people, making your own garments might save money. For the most part, however, it will not be the frugal option. Trying to decide if making your own clothes will save you money? Consider the following before diving into an entirely DIY wardrobe.
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What Type of Thread Should I Use? Sewing Guide
Our What Type of Thread to Use: A Sewing Guide is here to give you the low down on sewing thread and where it goes. Along with our tips, we even have a handy infographic for you to download.
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How to Sharpen Sewing Scissors at Home
There’s no need to throw out dull sewing scissors, though! Learn how to sharpen sewing scissors at home so that your cutting tool keeps your sewing projects painless and precise! You don’t have to be a sewing expert to learn this simple skill. Give any worn sewing blade a razor-sharp edge by using common household materials! If you have sandpaper, aluminum foil, steel wool soap pads, a screwdriver, or even an old mason jar, you can sharpen sewing scissors with ease.
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Beginner Sewing Guide: Types of Clothing Closures
This page, Types of Clothing Closures, focuses on fastener options outside of buttons and zippers. From hook-and-eyes to toggles, learn all about garment closure alternatives to the traditional button! Some of these, such as frog and toggle closures are usually used as decorative fasteners for clothes but others, like loops and snaps, have more of a utilitarian purpose to close garments.
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Is Making Your Own Clothes Cheaper? FIND OUT >>
Is it cheaper to make your own clothes or buy them? If you're looking to save money, sewing your own clothing may not actually be the frugal option.
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Alternatives to Sewing: 15 Tools for the No-Sew Crafter
These alternatives to sewing involve some overlap whether you are picking up that needle or not. However, some of these tools are must-haves if you're not. Depending on your sewing experience, you may look at a sewing project or think of picking up a sewing book and want to run in the opposite direction. If that is you, then that is ok! This is because no-sewing is a great way to get into regular sewing but in little baby steps.