Nothing sounds more wonderful than creating your dream clothes that are tailor-made to fit your body. But if you’re new to sewing, even the basics of sewing can seem daunting. Sewing has so many technical terms, like specific types of stitches, pattern instructions, darts, fabrics, tools….the list of sewing terms is endless. However, if you’ve always dreamed of creating the perfect dress, pair of jeans, or adorable clothes for your little ones, never fear! I come bearing a list of fantastic basic sewing tutorials that’s perfect for beginners or for sewing veterans who just want to brush up on their sewing skills.
This list of basic sewing tutorials includes the bare bones of sewing, like how to wind a bobbin, how to read patterns, and how to make easy alterations so that your clothes fit perfectly. I’ve also included a few video tutorials for those who are visual learners, as well as tutorials geared toward creating specific projects, like how to sew jeans or resize a bra. If you can’t wait to start sewing, I’ve made sure to add a list of our best quick and easy sewing projects that are wonderful for sewing newbies.
If you’ve got your own sewing tips and tricks that are essential to sewing beginners, or just want to let us know which of these tutorials is your favorite, make sure to leave a comment below. I hope you enjoy these helpful tutorials that will let you add to your set of sewing skills. As always, here’s wishing you happy sewing!
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Make sure your hem is perfect every time with this easy tutorial!
- How to Measure Properly – Comes with Free Printable!
- How to Use a Sewing Machine
- Printable Sewing Machine Practice Sheets – Practice Makes Perfect!
- Make Your Own Pattern
- Glossary of Sewing Terms – A Must-Read!
- Gathering Fabric
- How to Hem Guide
- How to Make a Buttonhole
- How to Thread a Sewing Machine – Sewing Necessity!
Best Video Tutorials
Learn how to easily read a sewing pattern with this video tutorial!
- List of Basic Sewing Tools – Perfect for Beginners!
- Sewing Tips for Beginners
- How to Read a Sewing Pattern
- Parts of a Sewing Machine: How to Wind a Bobbin, Sewing Machine Needle Sizes, Etc
- Fabric Terms Explained – You Need to Watch This!
- Different Types of Interfacing
Tutorials to Help Build a Specific Skill Set
Forget about spending money on a new bra when you move up or down a size!
- How to Sew Pockets: 7 Sewing Tutorials and Patterns – Brand New!
- How to Resize a Bra
- How to Make Thread Belt Loops
- How to Sew Leggings: 8 Sewing Patterns and Tutorials – New Tutorial!
- How to Sew Pockets into a Skirt
- How to Sew Jeans – Custom-Make Your Own Jeans!
- How to Sew a Patch: 6 Sewing Tutorials and Free Patterns
- Basic Clothing Alterations
Quick and Easy Sewing Projects
This apron tutorial is perfect for beginners!
- Twenty Minute Tote – Reader Fave!
- 10 Minute Free Apron Pattern
- 15 Minute Baby Blanket Pattern – Great Baby Shower Gift!
- Simple Circle Skirt in Minutes
- 30 Minute Caftan Top – Fast and Fashionable!
- Ten Minute Organzier
What basic sewing tutorials would you like to see? Make sure to leave a comment below!
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Hi, everyone was looking for some help ,looking for a pattern to make a baby nest for my daughters pram. Can anyone help me
Hello Yvonne,
Have you tried to look on Pinterest? There are a few examples there and I am sure some tutorials, too. Meanwhile I will see if I can find a pattern here on NL sites for you.
Karin
You can also search with google on free pattern baby nest.
Good luck!
Bare bone hints for the dummy.
Start at square one and build from there.
I just watched 2 videos, very good and helpful. I will be watching more.
I would LOVE to know the secret to sewing with batting and not having it move between the layers of your fabric as you are sewing it. Pinning doesn’t work.
It sounds to me like you are having tension problems. Try adjusting both the upper & lower tensions on scrap material until you find the right settings. Good luck!
I just got a new sewing machine for my birthday and now I really want to learn how to sew. I really appreciate you providing the list of tutorials so that I can do that, especially the ones about using the machine and hemming. However, I’m afraid that I might come across some trouble with the machine in the future, and so do you know of any tutorials or resources that I can go to so that I can know how to resolve common machine issues?
Hi Faylinn,
We have lots of articles on that topic on AFS! Check out this one: http://www.allfreesewing.com/Sewing-Tips-and-Tricks/Repair-Sewing-Machine-Tension-Problems
Thanks for the feedback!
I find sewing in zippers plus doing sleeves very daunting. A how to on each one of those would be great.
I have not sewn for years now I am retired I have more time,I would like to start at the beginning again to refresh ,and do it well.It is great to have so many tutorials which I only found.Thank you.