Beginner Resources - How to Sew

Resources for Learning How to Sew

Sewing is one of the most accessible and useful skills to learn and once you get started, you just might get hooked! From sewing your own garments to home décor, mending to upcycling, the possibilities are endless.

We want to make learning easier than ever! We invite you to browse this resource hub for our site-wide collection of articles on sewing inspiration, instruction, and much more.

Enjoy and happy sewing from all of us at Sew Daily!

Free Articles to Learn, Be Inspired, and Beyond

Our best kept secret about sewing? It’s so much more than just thread and fabric. It adds so much to your life, from stress relief to providing new challenges, and we’ll help you discover it all as you learn how to sew. Explore all of the sides of sewing with these inspiring articles.

Beginner and Beyond: 7 Bag Patterns to Get Started

When you’re new to bag sewing, it can be hard to know where to start [...]

11
Aug

Top 10 Beginner-Friendly Sewing Patterns

As we discussed in the Get Started Sewing episode of the Sew & Tell Podcast, [...]

27
May

Start Sewing: How to Tile PDF Patterns

One of the most exciting innovations in sewing over the past few years has to [...]

15
Apr

Raised By A Maker: Staff Stories of Learning to Sew

When we talk about being raised by a maker, our thoughts return to a time [...]

04
May

Shows and Podcasts to Binge While Sewing (and during breaks!)

If you are like me, sewing in complete silence isn’t the most ideal. I almost always have [...]

03
Apr

Easy DIY For Thanksgiving Pot Holders!

Revisit the fine art of making a turkey from your handprint with this charming oven [...]

11
Nov

Sew Personalized Eye Masks for All Your Friends

Whenever possible I like to sew little gifts for my friends, and I also like [...]

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10
Dec

Quick Handmade Gifts to Sew for Emergencies

Are there people you haven’t checked off your list who would appreciate handmade gifts? You [...]

15
Dec

National Craft Month: Getting Started Sewing

Thanks so much for joining us this March for National Craft Month. We hope you [...]

31
Mar

5 Ways Sewing Can Help Us Love Our Bodies

Wouldn’t it be great if we could embrace our body changes with the same positive [...]

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12
Jan

4 Ways to Thread a Needle Watch How It’s Done!

Happy Thread the Needle Day! July 24 is Thread The Needle Day! Not recognized by [...]

24
Jul

Serger Buying Guide! Read Our Beginners Guide

Buying a serger can be a bit confusing for those new to this type of [...]

30
Mar

EASY DIY Project: Coaster Set

Wondering what to give your sports-loving dad for Father’s Day? Want to embroider him something, [...]

14
Jun

Easy Sewing Project + Great Gift For Kids

I fell in love with this project from Sew It All Volume 11 the first [...]

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16
Nov

Sewing Machine Basics and Construction Tips + Tricks: Free Video on Staystitching and Understitching

Go There Now Expert Tricia Waddell covers two essential techniques for every garment sewist, staystitching [...]

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08
Apr

Sewing Machine Basics and Construction Tips + Tricks: Free Video on Sewing Darts

Go There Now Learn how to use your sewing machine to sew beautiful darts, with [...]

21
Aug

Learn 11 Tips For Sewing Darts

Darts. Those wonderful triangle shaped folds that help shape flat fabric to fit our individual [...]

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21
Oct

Getting Started Sewing — Episode 35 Bonus

 Welcome to a special bonus episode of Sew & Tell. This is for anyone out [...]

26
Mar

Understanding Pattern Ease

Get smart about reading the written design descriptions in addition to looking at the photos [...]

20
Feb

Free Downloads

Gain essential skills and explore beginner-friendly patterns at the best price, free! We have dozens of free eBooks you can download as you gain skills, but here are some of our top picks for those starting out.

Beginner-Friendly Inspiration & Patterns From the Shop

Browse this curated selection from the shop for inspiration for your next project. Plus, we’ve included the optional pattern + video upgrades for many of our favorites to help you watch and learn.