Videos in the Series

• 

  Welcome to Teach Yourself to Sew

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

  Sewing Equipment 101

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

  Sewing Notions 101

  Learn which notions you need and how to choose.
• 

  Patterns 101

  Learn the anatomy of a sewing pattern.
• 

  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.
• 

  Fabric 101

  Learn about the different types of fabric that are available.
• 

  Make a Felt Jewelry Bag

  Learn how to make this cute felt jewelry bag.
• 

  Learn Knit Fabric Basics

  Learn everything you need to know about knit fabrics.
• 

  Woven Fabrics

  Learn about the qualities of woven fabrics.
• 

  How to Sew a Bias-strip Scarf Tutorial

  Learn how to sew a bias-strip scarf in this step-by-step tutorial.
• 

  How to Sew a Basic Seam

  Get started by learning to sew a basic seam.
• 

  How to Sew French and Lapped Seams

  Learn to sew French seams or lapped seams, two new seams for you to try.
• 

  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…
• 

  How to Sew a Dart

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

  Four Ways to Finish Edges

  Learn about four ways to finish edges.
• 

  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.
• 

  How to Hem by Hand or by Machine

  Learn the parts of a hem and how to sew one by hand or machine.
• 

  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.
• 

  Sewing Zippers 101

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

  How to Install a Zipper | Video

  Learn how to install a lapped zipper using a combination of methods.
• 

  Sewing Buttons 101 | Video

  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.
• 

  How to Sew Buttons, Snaps & Hooks | Video

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

  How to Sew Buttonholes | Video

  Learn how to position, measure, and sew a buttonhole correctly.
• 

  How to Sew a Skirt

  Follow along as we sew a skirt.
• 

  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.
• 

  How a Stitch is Made

  Learn how a stitch is made, how to thread a machine, and how a sewing machine works.
• 

  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.
• 

  Pressing Equipment 101

  Learn about all of the pressing equipment necessary for garment sewing.
• 

  How to Iron Fabric for Sewing

  Learn the difference between pressing and ironing.
• 

  Make a Jacket, Part 1

  See how to use a pattern to create a jacket in this step-by-step tutorial.
• 

  Make a Jacket, Part 2

  Learn how to finish constructing your first jacket project.