Straight stitch sewing

You are going to spend more time straight stitching than anything else when making your sewing projects so understanding how to straight stitch well is going to make a big difference in your final results. #sewing #sewingideas #sewingprojects #easysewingideas #sewingprojectsforbeginners #sewingforbeginners #sewingprojectsforteens #easysewingideas #sewingtips

Are you having trouble sewing straight lines on your sewing machine? Here are all the things I wish I'd known when I started learning to sew.

Since you’ll use a straight stitch in a variety of sewing projects, mastering the stitch is a must. Even basic projects will likely have this stitch in them, so the better you get at it, the better your masterpiece will look.

A detailed guide on creating plain seams using straight stitches.

How to Straight Stitch: Learn the most basic and important stitch on the sewing machine and how to adjust tension and length. Learn to Machine Sew lesson 3

You guys have to try this genius trick for sewing straight lines. Doing your own sewing is a great way to get creative and make things on your own.

Tutorial: follow 4 simple exercises and learn to sew straight and curved seams without wasting any thread or fabric. #sewing #tutorial

Following on from last week’s post breaking down the benefits and drawbacks of 4 ways to sew knit fabrics for the Scroop Miramar dress & top, here is a quick little video tutorial* on how to do ‘stretch as you sew’ sewing, where you build the stretch into a straight stitch by stretching the fabric as you sew it: It’s a great technique, and does work well if done right – the fabric stretches beautifully, and the seam is lovely and smooth from the outside, and can be pressed completely flat…

Many sewing machine stitch options are built-in. Learn when to use which stitch and how to use it.

If you're new to sewing and feel pretty comfortable with the straight stitch, then it's time to move on to the zigzag stitch. Zigzag stitches are used in tons of beginner friendly projects, especially ones that use elastic! That's why in this guide I'll show you step-by-step how to setup your sewing machine the right way AND how to adjust your zigzags to any size you want. Trust me, this will be a gamechanger for your sewing. Re-pin now and clickthrough to get started ASAP

Description Download for printable PDF file Here are the (admittedly, very simple) instructions for (again, admittedly, very simple) hand sewing stitches. These were put together for the class we're teaching next week, but I thought some of you may want to know some basic hand sewing techniques, too, so I'm uploading this as well! This is specifically meant to work with my Simple Bag Tutorial, but shall work for any time you're looking to sew something! And, yes, because someone is going to…

Learn to sew nice curved stitches by using a simple sewing practice sheet. Free for download, suitable for any home printer. Suitable for beginners. To learn how to use the sheet, read my blog post.

Learn to Machine Sew, Lesson 4: How to Backstitch (or staystich).This easy stitch is essential for keeping your stitches from coming undone and unravelling.

A Running/ Straight Stitch B Full Back Stitch C Overcast Stitch D Hemming Stitch E Saddle Stitch F Partial Back Stitch

PETRASWONDERLAND/ toys sewing patterns on Instagram: "Unlock the secret to a flawless straight stitch every single time you sit down to sew! It's as easy as grabbing some cardboard, 4 pins, and tape. Here's the game-changer: position those pins into the cardboard and securely tape it to your sewing machine. Now, weave your fabric under every second needle, and that's it—start sewing! This trick simplifies the process, whether you're joining two pieces of fabric or mastering the art of…

Great quick reference tool

No matter how smart and modern your sewing machine is, any sewist – be it a beginner or a professional needs to know the hand sewing basics and the main hand sewing stitches. Here is an easy guide to all you need to know about the main hand sewing stitches and ways to learn how to do them.

These three ways to attach lace to fabric are from the Edwardian era. In the 1900s, lace was attached to fabric either by hand or with a straight stitch sewing machine. Zig-zag stitches were never to sew lace to fabric in the Edwardian era. Related: How To Make Edwardian Net Applique 3 Ways How To … Continue reading 3 Ways How To Attach Lace To Fabric – Historical Sewing →

Learn the 4 most common hand sewing stitches used in sewing clothes

One of the most intimidating things about learning to sew is the very idea of sewing a straight line. The latest blog article gives a few tips and tricks about how to sew in a straight line.