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How to Build Beginner Sewing Skills: 29 of Our Best Sewing Tutorials

June 23, 2016 by AllFreeSewing 11 Comments

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.

How to Build Beginner 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!

How to Build Beginner Sewing Skills: 29 of Our Best Sewing Tutorials

Sewing 101: Basic Sewing Tutorials

How to Hem Guide

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

How to Read a Sewing Pattern

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

How to Resize a Bra

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

10 Minute Free Apron Pattern

This apron tutorial is perfect for beginners!

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  • 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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Comments

  1. yvonne sullivan says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Hi, everyone was looking for some help ,looking for a pattern to make a baby nest for my daughters pram. Can anyone help me

    Reply
    • Karin says

      July 14, 2016 at 8:38 am

      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

      Reply
    • Karin says

      July 14, 2016 at 8:40 am

      You can also search with google on free pattern baby nest.
      Good luck!

      Reply
  2. Bill Hyatt says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    Bare bone hints for the dummy.
    Start at square one and build from there.

    Reply
  3. Carol says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    I just watched 2 videos, very good and helpful. I will be watching more.

    Reply
  4. Francie says

    July 13, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Cheryl says

      June 29, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      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!

      Reply
  5. Faylinn says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Seams and Scissors says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      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!

      Reply
  6. Linda Thomas-Stewart says

    August 18, 2016 at 4:49 am

    I find sewing in zippers plus doing sleeves very daunting. A how to on each one of those would be great.

    Reply
  7. Mary Coakley says

    September 2, 2016 at 12:43 am

    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.

    Reply

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