Stitch by Stitch: The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing

I. Sewing Basics

• Basic Tool Kit

• Tools You'll Use in Every Sewing Project

• Essential Sewing Tool Kit: Everything You Need to Get Started

• Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• Top Tools for Hand Stitching Projects

• Tips for Sewing Faster & More Efficiently

• Sewing Dictionary

• Tips and Tools for a Quick Stitch Fix

• Teaching Kids to Sew

• Your Ultimate Fabric Tools Cheat Sheet

II. Fabric

• Guide to Common Fabric Types: Choosing the Right Material for Your Project

Tips for Working with Various Fabric Types

• Tips for Sewing with Vinyl Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Faux Leather Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Fleece Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Felt Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Fur Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Burlap Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Flannel Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Chiffon Fabric

• Sewing with Metallic Fabric: Tips and Tricks for Shimmering Creations

• Tips on Sewing with Knits

• Tips on Sewing with PUL Waterproof Fabric

Fraying Fabrics

• Non Fraying Fabrics

• How to Fix Fraying Fabrics

• Guide to Liquid Fray Preventers

Preparing Fabric

• Preparing Your Fabric for Sewing Success

Measuring Fabric

• Tips for Measuring Fabric: A Seamstress's Guide

Fabric Recommendations

• Types of Waterproof Fabric and Recommendations for Baby Bibs

• Best Fabric for Baby Blankets

Other Fabric Tutorials

• Cutting circles on Fabric Guide

• The Ultimate Guide to Sewing with Batting

• Sewing Toys: Choosing the Fabric

• Guide to Stabilizers

• How to Fix Fabric When It Gets Stuck in the Throat Plate

• Tips on Sewing Thick Fabrics

• Fabric Fundamentals by Fabric Type

• Fabric Types and Best Needle Matches

• The Importance of Directional Sewing in Your Projects

III. Decorative Sewing Elements

• How to sew with rick rack

• How to Sew a Button

• Piping, Cording, and Bias Tape

Zippers

• Mastering the Basics of Zipper Sewing

• Mastering Zippers in Your Sewing Projects

• Zipper Troubleshooting Tips

• Mastering the Art of Invisible Zippers

Bias Tape

• Bias Tape - Tips on Working with Bias Tape and Alternatives

• Bias Tape: Single Fold vs Double Fold

• Master the Bias: How to Make and Use Bias Tape

• Bias Tape Makers: The Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed!
  

IV. Machine Sewing

The Sewing Machine

• Knowing Your Sewing Machine

• How to Use Your Sewing Machine: A Beginner's Guide

• Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start Using a Sewing Machine

• Getting Ready to Sew

• Testing Thread Tension

• Tips to Sewing a Straight Stitch

• Why Does My Sewing Machine Needle Keep Unthreading?

• Sewing Machine Tension Settings Guide

Sewing Machine Sewing Classes

• Creativebug Sewing Class: Sewing Machine Basics

• Creativebug Sewing Class: Sewing Machine Maintenance

• Creativebug Sewing Class: Sewing Machine - Needle and Thread Basics

Shopping for Sewing Machines

• The Best Beginner Sewing Machines

• Features of a Great Sewing Machine

Sewing Machine Parts & Accessories

• Sewing Machine Parts Defined

  Bobbins

• Guide to Sewing Bobbins

• Bobbins Gone Bad: Common Problems and How to Fix Them

• How to Wind a Bobbin Correctly

• Keep Your Bobbin Running Smoothly: The Magic of Teflon Bobbin Slim Washers

  Feet

• Guide to Sewing Machine Feet

• Guide to Using a Gathering Foot

• Guide to Using a Walking Foot

• Presser Feet 101 Sewing Class on Creativebug

• Essential Sewing Machine Feet Guide and Chart

  Other

• Tips for Choosing and Adjusting Thread Tension, Stitch Width, Length, and Needle Position

• Testing Thread Tension

• Choosing the Right Stitch Type on Your Sewing Machine

• Seam Allowance Guide

• Preventing Needle Breakage

• Sewing Machine Muffling Pad

• Twin Needles

• Non-Slip Pad for Sewing Machine Foot Pedal

Fixing and Cleaning Your Sewing Machine

• Common Sewing Machine Issues and How to Fix Them

• How to Clean and Maintain Your Sewing Machine

• Servicing Your Sewing Machine

V. Sewing Room

• Designing and Decorating Your Perfect Sewing Room

• Essential Tips for a Well-Organized and Functional Space

• Tips for Perfect Posture and Protecting the Back

• Tips for Organizing Your Fabric Stash

VI. Sewing Tools & Supplies

• Sewing Supplies Defined

• Cute Sewing Supplies You'll Find Online

• Pretty in Pink Sewing Supplies

• Choosing the Right Tools for Your Fabric: A Sewist’s Guide

Thread

• Sewing Thread Types and Their Uses

• Let’s Talk Thread

Cutting Tools

• How to Sharpen Your Sewing Scissors

• Essential Cutting Tools for Sewing: A Comprehensive Guide

• Seam Rippers: The Unsung Heroes of Your Sewing Kit

• Guide to Choosing the Right Cutting Board for Your Sewing Projects

• Embroidery Scissors

• Pinking Shears

• Rotary Cutters

• Cordless Electric Scissors

• Stay Sharp: How to Sharpen Your Pinking Scissors

Measuring Tools

• Measuring Tools for Sewing

• Magnetic Seam Guides

• Seam Gauge

• Expanding Sewing Gauge

Marking Tools

• Guide to Essential Marking Tools for Sewing

• Marking Tool Tips for Different Fabric Types

• Seam Allowance Discs

• Seam Allowance Discs vs Rulers

• How to Mark Fabric: Tools, Tips, and Tricks

• The Best Fabric Marking Tools for Every Fabric Type

Pressing Tools

• The Ultimate Guide to Sewing Pressing Tools

• DIY Pressing Cloth

• Guide to Pressing Cloths

• Guide to Ironing Boards

• Guide to Pressing Sheets

• Pressing Cloths VS Pressing Sheets

• Tailor’s Ham

• Tailor’s Clapper

• Pressing Matters: The Tools That Help You Keep It Together

• Ironing Tips by Fabric Type

• Guide to Teflon PTFE Sheets

• Your Ultimate Guide to Irons for Sewing

Needles & Pins

• Needles & Pins: Your Guide to Sharp Success in Sewing

• 8 Needle Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

• Fabric Types and Best Needle Matches

• Sewing Needle Guide

• Sewing Clips

• Sewing Needle Guide: Types and Uses

• How to Pin Fabric for Sewing

• Clips vs Pins

• Automatic Needle Threaders

• Curved Needles vs Straight Needles

Sewing Weights

• Guide to Sewing Weights

• DIY Sewing Weights

• The Cutest Sewing Weights You’ll Ever Find

Special Products

• Guide to Using a Bodkin Sewing Tool

• Let’s Awl Talk About the Sewing Awl

• Guide to Thimbles

• Pincushions

• Guide to Using Point Turners for Sewing

• Ditto Pattern Projector

• Tips on Working with Craft Wire

• Mastering Buttonholes - A Guide to Buttonhole Cutter

• Mastering Fusible Web - Tips for Seamless Fabric Fusing

• Guide to Velcro

• Bias Tape - Tips on Working with Bias Tape and Alternatives

• Interfacing Types and Uses

VII. Hand Stitching

• Backstitch

• Whipstitch

• Ladder Stitch - Stitching an Opening Closed

• Types of Stitches

• Hand Basting

VIII. Sewing Terms

• Sewing Terms

• Seams

• Fabric "right sides together"

IX. Sewing Techniques

• Starting & Finishing a Stitch

• Stitching an Opening Closed

• Sewing a Dart

• Sewing Appliques

• Welting

• Chain Stitching

• Fabric Facing

Zippers

• Sewing a Zipper: A Step-by-Step Guide

Basting

• Let’s Get Basting: Stitching Together the Basics

• How to Remove Basting Stitches Without Damage

• Master the Art of Basting

Buttons

• How to Sew a Button

• Button Jointing

Sewing Curves and Corners

• How to Clip and Notch Like a Pro: Seam Finishing

• Sewing Curves Without Puckers

• Mastering Curves and Corners

• Clipping Inward Seams

X. Sewing Toys

Stuffing

• Choosing the Stuffing

• Secrets to a Perfectly Stuffed Plushie: Tips for Even Stuffing and Avoiding Lumps

• The Stuff of Dreams: Choosing the Right Stuffing for Your Toys

Face

• 7 Suggestions for Making your Stuffed Animal Eyes

• Embroidery Tips for Perfect Plushie Expressions

• Eye Spy: How to Choose the Best Eyes for Your Handmade Toys

• Tips for Adding a Mouth to Stuffed Animals

• Tips for Attaching Plastic Eyes

• Safety Eye Tool

Fabric

• Sewing Toys: Choosing the Fabric

• Finding the Perfect Material for Handmade Toys

• Layering Plush Fabric for Dimension: Add Depth to Your Creations

Other

• Toy Sewing Myths Busted: What Every Beginner Needs to Know

• Upcycled Toys: Sewing Plushies from Old Clothes or Scraps

• Safety Tips for Sewing Toys for Kids

• How to Create a Story Around Your Handmade Plushies

• Customizing and Adding Personality to Plush Toys

• Must-Know Tips for Making Plush Toys

XI. Sewing Suppliers

• Sources of Sewing Supplies

• Where to Buy Animal Eyes for Stuffed Animals

• Shop Sewing Supplies & Fabric at Joann

• Shop Sewing Supplies & Fabric on Amazon

• The Cutest Sewing Weights You’ll Ever Find

• Guide to Toy Making Supplies

XII. Sewing Classes

• A Guide To Finding the Perfect Sewing Class

• Sew Kids Clothes with Rae Hoekstra

• Take a Sewing Class on Creativebug

• Take a Sewing Class at Confident Stitch

• Take a Sewing Class at Craftsy

• Sewing Machine Basics at Creativebug

• Creativebug: Sewing Machine - Needle and Thread Basics

• Presser Feet 101 Sewing Class on Creativebug

XIII. PDF Patterns

• How to Print, Assemble & Trace your Sew Cute Patterns PDF sewing pattern

XIV. Practice Your Sewing Skills - Free Patterns!

• Free octopus pin cushion pattern

• Free Reading Pillow Pattern

• Free Plush Puppy Pattern

• Free Elephant Pattern

• Free Burlap Snowman Pattern

• Free Paw Pillow Pattern

• Free Bow Pillow Pattern

• Free Plush Bone Pattern

• Free Moon & Stars Pillow Patterns

• Free Teddy Bear Pattern