Here are my top 10 sewing tips for beginners. Some good things to know before you sew. Even if you don’t plan on being a professional seamstress, knowing how to sew is a GOOD THING! […]
My Beginners’ Sewing Course is here! For more info: or to jump right in, join my free online sewing community: skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about and click on Classroom. Are you making any of these 10 common beginner sewing […]
“bro yapping” “bro said a whole lot of nothing” man I don’t know what you want me to tell you. this is one way to think about sewing straight. but if you think a single […]
This How To Sew A Hem With A Sewing Machine tutorial will show you how to hem your sewing projects. Such as how to hem pants, tablecloths, draperies and shower curtains. Be sure to 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 […]
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Don’t have a sewing machine? No problem! I’ll teach you how to sew by hand for beginners. I’ll walk you through all the supplies you need and give you step-by-step instructions for any hand sewing […]
Getting into garment sewing? These are the 5 most common hand stitches you should know. They’ll come in handy when only the needle and thread will do. Stitches covered are running stitch, back stitch, slip […]
Learning how to create beautiful, neat, and strong stitches by hand is not always easy. Since hand-sewing is no longer considered a “basic life skill”, we’re often left on our own to try and figure […]
10 stitches you need to know #2 how to sew a running stitch. The straight or running stitch is the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery, on which all other forms of sewing are based. […]
For 10% off your first Squarespace website or domain, visit and use my Coupon Code BERNADETTEBANNER An example of a tailor using not-good-practicely-long thread can be found on page 14 of “17th Century Men’s Dress […]
In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to make your very own pattern for sewing handmade garments, clothing, or accessories. Pattern Used: McCall’s M6044: Tracing Cloths for Pattern Making: Cutting Tools by […]
I bet you’ve quickly realised, or soon will, that sewing patterns don’t teach you to sew, they actually assume you already know how to do EVERYTHING!! So what is the best way to use the […]
As I start work on my next 1940s sewing project, I thought I would take the time to talk about working with vintage sewing patterns. Vintage patterns can be a challenge when you are used […]
Learn how to make a quick and easy tissue holder using scraps of fabric. Easy 10 minute sewing project. These tissue holders make great little gifts. ***WATCH THE EXTENDED VERSION*** ***CLICK FOR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS*** ***CHECK […]
Did you just unbox a sewing machine and have no idea where to start? You’re in the right place! These easy projects use affordable, easy-to-find supplies from places like Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Dollar General. […]
I think we all aim to sew high quality, well made professional-looking garments. So what are the biggest mistakes we make as beginner sewists that make our clothes look homemade? 0:00 Intro 2:52 Top stitching […]
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