Category: introduction to sewing (original)

4: parts of the sewing machine

Understanding a little bit about your sewing machine, and how it works is the first step to sewing.  When I was student teaching, I taught sewing to 7th graders.  They were heartbroken when they realized they had to be able to name and locate the different parts of their machine before they could hear the […]

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3: hand stitching

Basic hand stitching is a good introduction to sewing with a sewing machine; it helps you get a feel for the needle and thread, and occasionally a sewing project requires some hand stitching.  This lesson will go over tying knots with the hand needle and thread, and 5 different hand-stitching techniques. ***NOTE: In general, righties […]

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sample book

This sample book is only an optional part of the sewing e-courses, but it is completely worth it.  It allows you to practice each technique before you attempt it on an actual sewing project.  With the PDF printables available for each course, your book will be a place to turn to, to see a physical […]

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2: fabric prep & cutting

I’m shy.  Being so, I hate applying for jobs.  When I was in high school I needed to find an after school job, but secretly hoped some store manager would come knocking on my door and recruit me.  I dreaded the thought of putting myself out there, until my dad told me, “You won’t get […]

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1: fabric basics

In college, I took a 5 credit class called “Textiles”.  I love to sew, but that class was pretty overwhelming.  There was so much information taught that I was so obviously not going to maintain.  Having a resource, like a book or website, to turn to for specifics about fabric when you need it is […]

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