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How to learn the basics of sewing?

Have you decided tolearn to sew? Good for you! It is very satisfying to make your own clothes. You get a unique home wardrobe, adapted to your morphology, that you won't find anywhere else. Moreover, you can easily make trendy accessories and small objects for an original decoration.

But before even starting to sew, there is a whole vocabulary and many techniques to master, such asknowing the direction of the fabric, marking your fabric or knowing how tofollow a pattern... Beginner sewers can quickly get lost! To help you find your way around, we have designed some technical sheets to help you learn how to sew. Follow our tips and advice on how to sew a bias,make smocks or sew azipper. With a little patience and practice, you'll become a real sewing pro!

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The ABC of sewing
The ABC of sewing
Laurence T Perles&Co
06/12/2021
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How to make smocks in sewing?
Perles & Co
21/06/2021
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How to sew on bias?
How to sew on bias?
Perles & Co
09/07/2020
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How to follow a sewing pattern?
Perles & Co
28/08/2019
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How to put a snap with pliers?
How to put a snap with pliers?
Perles & Co
05/04/2019
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How to sew a perfect zipper
How to sew a perfect zipper
Perles & Co
13/02/2019
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Mark and cut his fabric
Mark and cut his fabric
Perles & Co
22/10/2018
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Find the meaning of the fabric
Find the meaning of the fabric
Perles & Co
22/10/2018
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How to cut a fabric in the direction of the right thread?
How to cut a fabric in the direction of the right thread?
Perles & Co
22/10/2018
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How to sew piping?
Perles & Co
19/10/2018
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1st step - sewing for beginner the material
1st step - sewing for beginner the material
Perles & Co
18/10/2018
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How to put the thread in the sewing machine
How to put the thread in the sewing machine
Perles & Co
18/10/2018
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How to use the eyelet plier
Perles & Co
19/10/2017
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Fabric little flower
Fabric little flower
Perles & Co
07/10/2015
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Easy flower
Easy flower
Perles & Co
07/10/2015
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How to make yoyos with fabric?
How to make yoyos with fabric?
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07/10/2015
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Crystaltex self adhesive banding
Crystaltex self adhesive banding
Perles & Co
07/10/2015
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Strass Hotfix
Strass Hotfix
Perles & Co
07/10/2015
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To get you started on yourfirst sewing project, we've selected all the essentialsewing and haberdasheryequipment you need: a pair of scissors, a tape measure, a seam ripper, a zipper, needles, pins, buttons, thread.... without forgetting the key piece: the fabric!

Once you are well equipped, it's time to create! Customize your wardrobe and your home decor with our free and easy sewing tutorials andpatterns.

  • A large quilted bag perfect for a weekend away.
  • A bracelet display cushion to have a great stand at our next market.
  • An elastic skirt or bandeau top perfect for this summer.
  • A reversible pie bag perfect for beginners
  • A lunch bag to take your lunch everywhere.
  • And many other DIY sewing ideas...

DIY is more trendy than ever, and sewing creations are no exception. Find the creative idea you like and get started!

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