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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  Sewing Equipment 101

  Learn the basics of a sewing machine and how to choose one.
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  Sewing 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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  Make a Felt Jewelry Bag

  Learn how to make this cute felt jewelry bag.
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  Learn Knit Fabric Basics

  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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  How to Sew a Bias-strip Scarf Tutorial

  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 learning to sew a basic seam.
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  How to Sew French and Lapped Seams

  Learn to sew French seams or lapped seams, two new seams for you to try.
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  Clipping and Trimming Seams

  Learn how to clip convex and concave curves on princess seams, trim or clip bulky seam allowances on outside corners and under the arms on set-in sleeves and between the…
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  How to Sew a Dart

  Sewing darts is a necessary skill for properly fitting your garments.
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  Four Ways to Finish Edges

  Learn about four ways to finish edges.
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  Learn to Sew Faced Edges

  Find out how to finish a garment by sewing faced edges. This video also explains how to choose and use fusible interfacings in the faced edges.
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  How to Hem by Hand or by Machine

  Learn the parts of a hem and how to sew one by hand or machine.
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  Apply Bias Binding Made of Bias Strips or Prefolded Bias Tape

  Learn how to make a bias strip and apply it to finish a garment edge in this how-to video from the "Teach Yourself to Sew" video series.
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  Sewing Zippers 101

  Learn the many parts of a zipper, how all zippers work, and how to choose the right one.
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  How to Install a Zipper

  Learn how to install a lapped zipper using a combination of methods.
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  Sewing Buttons 101

  Learn about the wide range of buttons sizes, shapes, and materials used to make them. Then find out how to choose the right buttons for all your garments.
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  How to Sew Buttons, Snaps & Hooks

  Learn from an expert how to sew on buttons, snaps, and hooks by hand.
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  How to Sew Buttonholes

  Learn how to position, measure, and sew a buttonhole correctly.
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  How to Sew a Skirt

  Follow along as we sew a skirt.
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  Introduction to Sewing Sleeves

  Learn about different types of sleeves, how to read a sleeve pattern, and how to fit a sleeve into an armhole.
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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 from Judith Neukam how to sew a sleeve into a garment in this video demonstration that includes ease stitching, pinning, and machine sewing.
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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 Fabric for Sewing

  Learn the difference between pressing and ironing.
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  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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  Make a Jacket, Part 2

  Learn how to finish constructing your first jacket project.