Teach Yourself to Sew
Tips & Tricks
Needle Me: Pick the right needle and thread
Take a fresh look at some old sewing rules with these thread and needle tips.
10 Tips for Beginning Sewers
Notions to Know
Teach Yourself to Sew: Notions 101
Learn which notions you need and how to choose.
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More Sewing Info
Teach Yourself to Sew: Make a Jacket - Part 1 Learn how to follow a pattern to make a jacket in part one of this two part final project from our beginner sewing series.
Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Iron Learn the differences between ironing and pressing, and the best way to iron your garments in this episode from our beginner sewing series.
Teach Yourself to Sew: Pressing Equipment 101 Learn about the tools you will need for pressing and ironing your garments.
Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Sew a Sleeve Learn how to sew a sleeve in the latest episode of our beginner sewing series.
Teach Yourself to Sew: Sleeves 101 Learn how the elements of a sleeve pattern fit together.
Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Sew a Skirt Try your hand at sewing a skirt with this tutorial from an episode of our beginner sewing series.
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