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How to Sew

Learn information, tips and techniques of basic sewing patterns & machines in this free video series.

Series Summary

Sewing is a very popular craft almost completely universally used. Its origin dates as far back as the Paleolithic age (30,000 BC) and is usually used to make clothing or home furnishings today. There are several different methods and stitches involved with sewing that all serve a unique purpose depending on what is being made. In recent centuries the advent of the sewing machine has made the process much easier and faster and has allowed garment makers to make a superior product in almost half the time. Today most of the sewing that is done by hand is for repairing damaged garments or finishing those started by machines.

This series will teach you how to thread your machine and several different methods, tips and techniques associated with the many stitches available to use for whatever your project might be. The clips will walk you through visual examples of many versatile stitches including corner seams and darts and show you the correct way to set up those methods.

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  • Basic Seams for Sewing

    What are the basic seams for sewing when using a sewing machine? Learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • Basic Stitching Patterns

    Stitching patterns and lengths for each pattern; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • How to Thread a Sewing Machine

    Tips on how to thread your sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • How to Sew A French Seam

    How to sew a French seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • Sewing: Necessary Supplies

    What are the supplies you need to begin a sewing project? Learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • How to Sew A Corner Seam

    How to sew a corner seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • Sewing Basics: How to Make a Dart

    Tips for sewing a dart using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • Decorative Stitching

    How to create decorative stitching with a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • How to Sew with a Machine

    How to sew using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • Basic Sewing Patterns

    What are the different sewing patterns that can be created using a sewing machine? Learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • Starting to Sew

    What are the first steps for a beginner who is learning to sew? Learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • How to Sew A Curve Seam

    How to sew a curve seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • How to Sew a Flat Felt Seam

    How to sew a flat felt seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

  • Finishing Basic Seams for Sewing

    How do I finish seams to make my sewing project look professional when using a sewing machine? Learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.