#how to sew for beginners

[bumblebeeappletree]

You can learn How to Sew by Hand for Beginners in this DIY video tutorial. Hi I'm Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. You can create new sewing projects with just a needle, thread, and fabric.

In this video I'll show you how to select a sewing needle, sewing thread, scissors, thimble, pins, and more. Plus you'll learn how to thread the needle, make a knot, sew the running stitch, sew the whip stitch called the overcast stitch, as well as sew a hem. You'll learn how to rip out or remove your stitches. Finally, you'll learn how to sew on a button.

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[badassindistress]

Cloaks for all! A cloak sewalong for beginners

Step 1: Cutting/the pattern

The pattern of this cloak consists of three pieces. A (half) circle for the body and then two pieces for the hood.

We'll start with cutting the cloak itself:

The longest cloak you can make will (with this pattern) be the length of the shortest side of your fabric. If you want it shorter, measure from your neck over your shoulder down over your arm to find the length you want, that will be the radius of your cloak circle. My fabric is 150cm wide, so my circle radius and cloak length are both 150cm.

You're gonna want to clear a large piece of floor for this one.

Cut the cloak

Fold your fabric in half (short side to short side). Now you mark a quarter circle. Get a 150cm piece of string, tape the end to your surface at the folded corner. Circling the piece around will give you an easy way to draw a circle with your chalk.

Cut the half circle you just drew while the fabric is still folded.

2. Cut the neckhole

You'll need your neck measurement. (make sure to leave breathing room).

You can either do math about it, or lay your tape measurement on your fabric in a circle and cut slightly smaller than half your neck measurement.

3. Cut the hood

For the hood, you have to make sure it is bigger than your head. Start with the largest rectangle that is left from your fabric. Curve the top right corner with some chalk.

The height of the hood controls how oversized it is. Measure from your collarbone over your head to your other collarbone and you'll have the minimum size. My hood is 45 cm high.

(Optional: hollow out the left line and curve the right bottom corner)

Putting a hoodie on this rectangle to get a nice shape makes it a lot easier.

Draw the hood shape and cut two (this can be done while the fabric is folded double).

That's it for step 1. Tomorrow we start sewing!

[wastelesscrafts]

hi! this is embarassing but i'm trying to learn how to embroider, and i wanted to ask: how many threads are we supposed to put in the needle hole? i wasn't sure wehre to find this information...the tutorials show one thread but the thread from the embroidery spool is so big and won't fit when i try to thread it through the fabric :(

How many embroidery floss strands

It's okay, we all have to start somewhere.

A lot of us feel like everything we do has to be perfect on our first try, but that's just not realistic. It leads to us feeling embarrassed about messing up, and then giving up altogether.

Mistakes are an important part of learning any skill, and so is asking for help when you run into trouble.

And you know what? Asking questions you're embarrassed about is really brave, so good job on sending this ask in the first place!

Embroidery floss:

Most embroidery floss consists of six separate strands. (This may vary depending on which type you use.)

(Image source) [ID: a bunch of green embroidery floss looped around a plastic tag labelled "320", lying on a white piece of fabric. One of the floss threads has been loosened up, showing the different threads it consists of. Text: "needlenthread.com".]

By having multiple strands at your disposal, you can choose how many to use. Using all six will give a bolder look than using just one strand. It's kind of similar to drawing: lines made with a big marker will look different than those of a fineliner.

(Image source) [ID: six short lines in stem stitch embroidered in light blue floss. Each line is numbered from one to six, indicating how many strands of floss were used per line. Text: "How many strands of thread to use? stitchfloral.blogspot.com".]

And just like how a fineliner or a bold marker will result in different effects, the amount of strands you use will effect what your embroidery looks like.

(Image source) [ID: two sets of an embroidered red and yellow flower paired with a green leaf. The set on the left has been embroidered with six strands of floss while the set on the right has been embroidered with only one strand of floss. Text: "© Sarah's Hand Embroidery".]

How many strands to use depends on the look you're going for and the fabric you're working on.

How many threads?

So, how do we decide how many strands to use? Ask yourself the following questions:

What visual effect do you want to achieve? A bold design, or something more delicate?

How much thread do I have? Can I afford to use six at the same time, or should I use my floss sparingly?

Do I want my embroidery to lay flat on the fabric, or do I want something raised?

Do I want to work fast and bold, or slow and detailed?

What's the most comfortable amount of strands to work with for me personally?

What's my fabric like? Can it handle six strands, or would that result in damaging it? Does my thread count match the needle I want to use?

Which amount of floss is the most appropriate choice for the stitch I'm using?

If you're unsure, try your stitch and strand combination on a scrap of spare fabric first and see what it looks like before tackling your project. Make sure to use a needle that's appropriate for your fabric and thread, too.

(Image source) [ID: four cross-stitched blue hearts on white canvas. Each heart is labelled one to four and was stitched with a different amount of thread, resulting in different fabric coverage.]

Conclusion:

How many strands to use depends on your project, your design, and your fabric. It can be hard to choose how many to use at first, but this is something you get a feel for the more you practice.

For more information, check out these strand guides by Needle 'n Thread, Crewel Ghoul, Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials, Stitch Floral, and Better Cross Stitch Patterns.

[anielskaaniela]

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[hidefdoritos]

The right cargo pocket of my favorite camo pants tore recently. (I had a waterbottle in my pocket and stepped out of a trailer, which was just too much stress I guess.) The pocket ripped away from the pants, leaving a hole, and the button also tore straight through the buttonhole.

I fixed the buttonhole by hand. I started by tacking a few stitches across the rip to hold it together. I unpicked this horrible-awful-itchy-bad label from another pair of pants. It got folded in half lengthwise and used like hem binding to patch and support the ripped part.

Next was the hole in the pants. That was a machine-stitching job that I did today. Today I also had a migraine. Migraine brain should not have been allowed to operate machinery, but the pants have been on my floor for a week and I couldn't take it anymore.

I put a piece of brown canvas behind the rip and used my machine's mending stitch to go back and forth over and over the rip. It holds up fine. I trimmed back the canvas. We'll see if it stays put like denim patches do or if it disintegrates.

Then all I had to do was machine-sew the pocket back in place. Voila! Usable pants!

[tj-crochets]

Would you consider making a blorbo crochet pattern (I can't remember off the top of my head if you even crochet. If you don't, I'm sorry!) I just got back into crochet and I fucking need it so badly thank you.

I do crochet! I don't do it much anymore, but a blorbo would not be difficult to crochet at all, I should be able to make a pattern for one pretty quickly, sometime this week maybe?

[not-too-shoddy]

Chapstick Keychain Holders

One of my favorite accessories I have ever owned is a leather chapstick holder I got for Christmas one year. It has a keyring so I can attach it to my keys and even bought a couple after to have as backup. So when I started to sew, I figured everyone would love a chapstick holder with a keyring, but... I have only sold one.

And believe me, I made quite a few of these...

I even tried a different design the first time, which I really liked but couldn't remember how I did it!

So as the year came to an end, I made a bunch matching wallets and chapstick holders for family members, who loved them. Here is one of the examples that I made. The fabric is flannel and was from left over PJ material that I had made our little cousins. But the other wallets and holders I created were made from cotton I bought from Hobby Lobby / Joann's or from fat quarters picked up from other stores in the area that sell fabric (Walmart, local stores, etc).

After this, I decided to stick a digital item on my Etsy page to help people make their own chapstick holders. And it's ended up being a top seller of mine.

This PDF I have created is for beginner and advanced crafters who are interested in a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the chapstick holder on their own. Not only does the document have the walkthrough, but the pattern is included as well.

So far the feedback has been great regarding this PDF, so if you're interested in purchasing this tutorial, you can find it HERE.

If you're looking to check out the chapstick holders that I've created, you can find them in my Handmade Keyrings section.

[kieraoonadiy]

Has anyone ever struggled with large spools of thread but not sure how to use it on your sewing machine?

Here's an important tool tip for you. Thread Stands!

[running-in-the-dark]

over the past few days I've switched from watching lots of cleaning videos (which was good because they made me want to clean - though that effect is still there for now) to sewing videos (which is very very bad because now I want to sew more and get a sewing machine that actually works right (I got mine used for like 50€ and it's very basic and a lot of things just keep breaking/not working (which is probably at least in part because I don't know enough about using it correctly)))

[bumblebeeappletree]

Showing how to easily and reliably tie a knot in your thread for when you start sewing by hand.

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[princesskuragina]

How do you draft a sewing pattern with DUCT TAPE?????

I didn't have a dress form so I put on an old shirt and duct taped myself and then drew the seam lines onto myself in sharpie and then cut it off. I was 13

[wastelesscrafts]

How to bind a neckline with bias tape

One easy and neat way to bind a neckline when making your own clothes is by using bias tape.

This Sew Guide article will show you six different ways to bind a neckline with bias tape.

Don't have any bias tape? Check out my bias tape 101 post to learn how to make your own. It's a great way to reuse fabric scraps!

[anielskaaniela]

tutorial

[prurientpuddlejumper]

you're like, SUPER CRAFTER

seriously

Hahah THANK YOU, CITIZEN! 😉💖

ahhhh noooo tho, I just have ADHD so I have done a little bit of everything but nothing long enough to be super at it 😅

[bi-panic-at-the-disco]

Why is your art so good- like bro-

ASJKSHSKDJKSJ

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAYING THAT <33333 :DDDDD!!!!!