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!
See moreTo 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!














