Videos in the Series

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  Welcome to Teach Yourself to Sew

  Get started learning how to sew with our beginner video series.
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  Equipment 101

  Learn the basics of a sewing machine and how to choose one.
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  Notions 101

  Learn which notions you need and how to choose.
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  Patterns 101

  Learn the anatomy of a sewing pattern.
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  A Trip to the Fabric Store

  Join us as we visit a super fabric store and explain how to find all the things you will need.
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  Fabric 101

  Learn about the different types of fabric that are available.
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  Project: Make a Felt Jewelry Bag

  Learn how to make this cute felt jewelry bag.
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  Knit Fabrics

  Learn everything you need to know about knit fabrics.
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  Woven Fabrics

  Learn about the qualities of woven fabrics.
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  Project: How to Sew a Bias-strip Scarf

  Learn how to sew a bias-strip scarf in this step-by-step tutorial.
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  How to Sew a Basic Seam

  Get started by mastering the skill of sewing a basic seam.
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  How to Sew French and Lapped Seams

  Two new seams for you to try.
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  Clipping and Trimming Seams

  This technique is important for constructing well made garments.
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  How to Sew a Dart

  Sewing darts is a necessary skill for properly fitting your garments.
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  Finishing Edges

  Learn about different ways to finish edges.
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  Faced Edges

  Learn about how to finish your edges by sewing a facing, including choosing a fusible interfacing.
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  How to Hem

  Learn the anatomy of a hem and how to sew one by hand or machine.
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  Bias Binding

  Learn about binding with bias tape.
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  Zippers 101

  Learn about the anatomy of a zipper and how to choose the right one.
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  How to Install a Zipper

  Learn how to install a zipper into your garments.
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  Buttons 101

  Learn all you need to know about different varieties of buttons.
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  How to Sew Buttons, Snaps & Hooks

  Learn how to sew on various buttons, snaps, and hooks.
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  How to Sew a Buttonhole

  Learn how to position and sew a buttonhole correctly.
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  Project: How to Sew a Skirt

  Follow along as we sew a skirt.
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  Sleeves 101

  Learn about different types of sleeves and how to piece together a sleeve pattern.
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  How a Stitch is Made

  Learn how a stitch is made, how to thread a machine, and how a sewing machine works.
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  How to Sew a Sleeve

  Learn how to set a sleeve into a garment.
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  Pressing Equipment 101

  Learn about all of the pressing equipment necessary for garment sewing.
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  How to Iron

  Learn the difference between pressing and ironing.
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  Project: Make a Jacket Part 1

  See how to use a pattern to create a jacket in this step-by-step tutorial.
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  Project: Make a Jacket Part 2

  Watch as we finish the jacket started in Part 1.