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Sewing is a therapeutic hobby and my livelihood – a combination that has been a lifesaver to me. It also organises my somewhat disorganised mind. And the satisfaction of making something beautiful and 3-dimensional from flat 2-dimensional fabric has made me fulfilled and accomplished like nothing else. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned sewing first from the internet. Then I learned from books. Then from a teacher in a sewing class. Then I tried experimenting and learned some more. It is possible for anyone with passion to sew anything with the guidance and resources available today. I hope sewguide will be considered as such a resource.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out these pages and read on to get a lot of your beginner sewing questions answered.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\nWhat does each part of the sewing machine do?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n\nHow do I thread the machine correctly?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n\nHow do I wind and insert the bobbin?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n\nHow do I choose the right needle?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\nSewing machine needle sizes<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n\nAll about sewing machine stitches<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n\nShould beginners adjust tension?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n\nwhat to do when sachine does not sew <\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\nWhat seam allowance to use<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n\nTool to sew straight all the time<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Practice YOUR Stitching SKILLS <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Start by sewing straight lines on paper with pencil markings. This helps you control speed and direction. Then practice curved lines. Try both short and long stitch lengths and observe how they look and feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before sewing garments, make sure you understand the stitches available on your machine. A simple refresher on common sewing machine stitches can prevent many mistakes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much practise is enough?<\/strong> – Enough practice is when your stitches become more even, your machine feels very familiar. In my experience, practice is not measured in hours\u2014it\u2019s measured in familiarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way to get this familiarity is by repeating a project. Repetition builds muscle memory. It improves accuracy. You will also gain confidence faster than constantly trying new patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sewing Techniques You Should Learn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Essential skills to master<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n