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Get the perfect cut every time with the best sewing scissors!
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Get the perfect cut every time with the best sewing scissors!

Sewing scissors are one of the most important tools in your sewing kit. If your pattern pieces aren’t cut cleanly and accurately, it’s so much harder to sew accurate seams. It may seem like a small thing, but it can…

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What is seam allowance? | Sewing for beginners
Beginner

What is seam allowance? | Sewing for beginners

Understanding seam allowance is an important part of learning to sew. If you don’t sew with the correct seam allowance, your finished item may not look good. Let’s look at what is seam allowance, why it’s important and how much…

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Where to Find Cheap Fabric to Practice Sewing
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Where to Find Cheap Fabric to Practice Sewing

When you’re learning to sew, you’ve really got to just dive in and start sewing. But fabric can be expensive and you don’t want to destroy that gorgeous fabric. Even if you’ve been sewing for a while, if you’re sewing…

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How to sew a bookmark (two ways) | Quick and Easy sewing project for beginners
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How to sew a bookmark (two ways) | Quick and Easy sewing project for beginners

Do you love to read as much as you love to sew? Here’s a step-by-step sewing tutorial for how to sew a bookmark two ways. It’s a fun DIY sewing project for all ages. Quick and easy, a perfect first…

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How to change a sewing machine needle
Beginner | Tips and Tricks

How to change a sewing machine needle

Sewing machine needles need to be changed regularly and are a consumable item when sewing. It can be daunting when it’s your first time, but it becomes a quick and easy task after you’ve done it a few times. Here’s…

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How to choose a sewing machine: Everything you need to know before you buy!
Beginner

How to choose a sewing machine: Everything you need to know before you buy!

So you want to learn to sew and are looking for a beginner sewing machine. Heading into a sewing machine store can be overwhelming, with everything from simple machines to devices that look like they could launch a space shuttle….

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How to sew a Placemat | Quick and Easy Beginner sewing project
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How to sew a Placemat | Quick and Easy Beginner sewing project

Learn how to sew a simple reversible placemat with this step-by-step sewing tutorial. It’s a super quick and easy first project for beginners. You’ll have a set whipped up for your dinner table in no time!   Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links….

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Beginner Sewing Supplies – what do you really need?
Beginner

Beginner Sewing Supplies – what do you really need?

So you’ve just bought your first sewing machine (or have decided to pull that one out of the closet that you’ve had for years). You head to the local fabric store, and there are shelves overflowing with tools and gadgets….

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How to sew a pot holder: sewing for beginners
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How to sew a pot holder: sewing for beginners

A pot holder or hot pad is a great sewing project for beginners. It uses only straight stitches, and is a practical item that everyone can use. Add a personal touch to your kitchen with this easy sewing tutorial. Watch…

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Stitch Length: everything you need to know
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Stitch Length: everything you need to know

When you first start sewing, stitch length is not something you really think about. You just start sewing with the default stitch length, whether that’s programmed in a computerised machine, or whatever the dial is set on for a mechanical…

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From wavy to wonderful: How to sew straight lines
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From wavy to wonderful: How to sew straight lines

Sewing a straight line is so much harder than I thought. Here are the best tips for how to sew straight lines, including how to improve your sewing technique and tools to help you along faster.

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25 best absolute beginner sewing projects (you’ll WANT to sew)
Beginner

25 best absolute beginner sewing projects (you’ll WANT to sew)

Just because you’ve never sewn a seam, learning to sew shouldn’t be boring. Find the perfect beginner sewing projects with this collection of patterns and tutorials. Clothing, accessories, quilts, bags and projects for home – there’s something for everybody!  I…

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