Basic Sewing Skills

SEWING MACHINE BASICS

Shows photo of a threaded sewing machine with numbers for the sequence of steps and text "How to Thread a Sewing Machine"

Hand pulling on thread end of bobbin winding around spindle. Text overlay "How to Wind & Thread a Bobbin"

How to Use a Needle Threader on a Sewing Machine Featured Image

hand sewing BASICS

Basting Stitch Featured Image

How to Easily Thread a Needle Featured Image

Running stitch

Diagram with numbers indicating order of stitch to close opening by hand for ladder stitch sewing

back stitch featured image

half back stitch featured image

hand needle making pick stitch on fabric with numbers 1, 2, 3 to denote order in which stitches are made

BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES

How to Sew Knits and Stretchy Fabric

Knit fabrics, walking foot, rotary cutters, stretch needles, and measuring tape. Tools needed to sew knit fabrics beautifully

Rotary Cutter Vs Scissors: Which One do I Need?

Rotary Cutter and Scissors with Different Fabric Types

How to Make Bias Tape Step-by-Step

Shows bias tape running through bias tape maker with text overlay "How to Make Bias Tape". Photo includes different sizes of bias tape maker as well as rotary cutter

Simple and Easy Invisible Zipper

Shows closed invizible zipper with two pieces of fabric, one on top one on bottom with text "simple Easy" on top and "Invisible Zipper" on bottom

How to Add Fabric Letter Applique to Any Sewing Project

Finished personalized blanket with fabric appliqued name

What is a Yard of Fabric? All Your Questions Answered

Shows bolts of fabric with text overlay "What is a YARD of fabric?"