Sewing Basics
Follow our sewing tips to master the basics, from beginner stitches and sewing machine tutorials to learning how to mend torn clothing and sew on buttons.
Essential Sewing Tools and Equipment
How to Sew Straight Lines
How to Hand Sew Basic Stitches
How to Sew a Basting Stitch
Pattern Symbols in Sewing
How to Do a Catch Stitch
What You Need to Know to Sew Knits and Stretchy Fabric
No-Sew Fusible Options to Join Fabric
The Differences in Sewing Thread
Everything You Need to Sew a Perfect Seam
Solutions to Sewing Machine Problems
Fusible Web: What Is It and How to Use It
How to Use Seam Allowance
Tips for Sewing Synthetic Leather
How to Make Brown Natural Organic Dye
How to Make Organic Natural Blue Dye
How to Make Organic Natural Purple Dye
How to Make Organic Natural Red Dye
How to Make Organic Natural Orange Dye
How to Make Organic Natural Black Dye
How to Make Organic Natural Green Dye
How to Make Natural Organic Pink Dye
How to Make Organic Natural Yellow Dye
What Is Stay Stitching?
Gathering Fabric - Sewing Techniques to Gather Fabric
How to Fix Skipping Stitches on Your Sewing Machine
Tips and Tricks for Sewing Slippery Fabric
Tips for Sewing Vinyl Fabric
How to Use Bias Tape in Sewing
How to Track Down a Discontinued Sewing Pattern
Adjusting Tension Disks on a Sewing Machine
6 Common Sewing Machines Problems and How to Solve Them
How to Fix Bobbin Thread Bunching and Other Threading Problems
How to Wind and Insert a Sewing Machine Bobbin
How to Choose Sewing Thread Color, Type, and Fibers
Before You Learn How to Sew
Tips and Tricks to Sew Corners
Sewing Machine Stitches: Which Stitch to Use and When
How to Sew Microwaveable Bowl Potholders
Controlling Frayed Fabric That Unravels as You Sew
The 10 Best Places to Buy Fabric Online
How to Dye Buttons for Clothes and Craft Projects
Choose the Best Serger or Overlocking Sewing Machine for Your Needs
Fabric Yardage Conversion Chart
The Best Online Sewing Classes
How to Dye Fabric With Natural Dyes
Zigzag Stitch Tutorial with Photos and Instructions
How to Darn a Sock
How to Fix Holes in a Sweater
How to Take in a Dress and Make it Smaller
How to Fix a Broken Zipper
How to Place and Sew Girl Scout Badges
How to Hand Sew a Seam That Has Ripped
How to Mend a Lining
How to Let out a Dress to Make It Bigger
Alter a Dress with 7 Tutorials for the Perfect Fit
8 Clothing Fixes That Everyone Should Know
What Is an Overcast Stitch?
How to Hem a Skirt
How to Fix a Ripped Armpit in Minutes