Beginners Guide to Sewing
Sewing is one of my biggest passions which I’ve been doing for over 10 years now! And nothing would make me happier than to get more people involved in this incredibly rewarding and creative hobby.
So that’s exactly my intention with this latest video - the ultimate guide for those beginning their sewing journey. In this, I cover everything you need to now to confidently get behind the machine and be able to sew some basic garments. I also use these basic sewing skills to share some simple thrift flips, so enjoy watching the outcome of these transformations along the way!
Topics include:
Intro to basic terminology
How to thread a machine
How to sew a straight line
How to sew a basic hem
How to add an elastic waistband
How to take in an oversized pair of pants
How to add buttonholes and attach a button
How to gather material and add ruffled sections
Hope this was helpful!
Don’t forget that sewing is meant to be fun. Enjoy the creative process and don’t put so much pressure on yourself that it becomes unenjoyable.
It’s one of those things that the more you do it, the more you’ll improve over time!
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