Category: Sewing Tips
Stitching Corners and Curves, Beginners Guide
Learn how to sew corners and curves. See the handy tips below, to get your corners and curves looking great. How to Stitch Corners Sewing Stitch Corners Step by Step How to Stitch Curves Sewing Stitching Curves Step by Step How to Cut Corners Sewing When sewing items such as cushions that have right angle…
Sewing Machine Feet, Beginners Guide
Sewing machines come with many weird and wonderful feet. Yet you can sew most cushions, bags and clothes using just 3 x machine feet. List of Sewing Machine Feet Below are the top 3 x machine feet that a beginners needs, when to learning how to sew: Note: The zig-zag machine stitch foot, can also…
How to get Straight Seams, Beginners Guide
When sewing it is really important to sew straight seams. Seams that are not stitched straight, will make cushion, bags, clothes look wonky. How to Get Straight Seams The best way to get straight seams is to use a seam allowance marker and an iron. A seam allowance marker helps to create equal, straight seams.…
What are Notches in Sewing?
Notches are small triangles cut into the edge of fabric. The notches act like instructions when sewing. So you know which pieces of fabric to stitch together. A bit like the pieces in a jigsaw the notches may show you where a sleeve needs to attached to a top. Notches on Dressmaking Patterns Dressmaking patterns, have…
Setting up for Sewing Beginners Guide
To start sewing on a sewing machine, it should as simple as, threading the machine. Putting your fabric under the machine foot and then placing your foot on the peddle to start sewing. Yet doing this can make your machine more stop working and threads to become tangled. See below for tips about how to…
How to Stop Fabric Fraying, Over-lock Edges
When sewing it is important to first stitch the edges of the fabric to stop it from fraying. This is called over-locking the edges and can be done with two types of stitches. How to overlock fabric edges for beginners guide Usually an over-locker sewing machine would be used to trim and stitch the edges…
How to Sew a Hem for Beginners
A hem is when the edge of the fabric is folded and stitched. A hem is usually found at the bottom of skirts, trouser legs and sometimes sleeves. How to Hem Skirts, Trousers & Dresses Clothes are hemmed to finish the garment and to protect the bottom edges. To get a straight hem the fabric…
How to Sew a Seam for Beginners
When I stitched my first bag together, I was so happy. Yet my bag did not look like the bags sold in shops, it was wonky. When learning how to sew it is important to sew straight seams, to stop finished items looking wonky. What is a seam? A seam is when two pieces of…
Top 10 Best Gifts for People who Love Sewing
If you’re looking to enhance your sewing projects, Sew Sub Club offers a fantastic selection of must-have sewing equipment, including essential tools, patterns, and kits. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, these products will help you unleash your creativity and take your sewing skills to the next level! 1. Sewing Machine for Beginners…
Top 10 Easy Sewing Patterns for Beginners
If you’re new to sewing, the prospect of choosing your first project can be both exciting and overwhelming. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy sewing patterns available that can help you build your skills while creating something beautiful and useful. Here are the top 10 easy sewing patterns for beginners to get you started on…