Want to Learn How to Sew? Try These Beginner Tutorials

If the last time you’ve touched the sewing machine was in your middle school Home Economics class and you’ve been itching to get back at it, you’re in luck. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, there’s tons of sewing tutorials for you to learn how to sew in the comfort of your home. Start with these beginner tutorials and you’ll be sewing up a whole new wardrobe (or curtains for every room) before you know it.

 The Basics

Complete beginners will benefit from these two excellent blogs with detailed instructions on the most basic steps of sewing, from threading a sewing machine to choosing the right fabrics.

Ruffles & Stuff has a section on her blog titled “Sew Basic!” that includes everything you need to know to start sewing, including the supplies you need, how the grains in fabrics work and how to cut them, how to thread a sewing machine, how to thread a bobbin, and more.

Crazy Little Projects has a Learn to Sew Series that you need to check out. It includes pre-lessons on learning how a sewing machine works, a sewing dictionary, how to buy fabric from a fabric store, and a sewing pledge that will help you not lose your mind as you learn how to sew. Then her lessons cover everything from sewing a straight line to buttonholes and appliques — and her lessons include homework, just like school!

Mistakes Not to Make

Sometimes it’s just as useful to learn about common mistakes as it is to learn the right way to do things. Caroline of Cold Hands Warm Heart Crafts discusses all the sewing mistakes she made in the past and what she wish she knew earlier. It’s worth a read if you want to learn how to sew.

Alright, are you ready to begin creating new things with your sewing machine? Here are some beginner tutorials for you to practice your sewing skills. Some of them are for the home and some of them are for you (or a loved one) to wear.

Beginner Tutorials: Home Decor

Easy Pillowcase