Sewing
Beginner-friendly sewing tutorials, stitches, tools and hacks.
Beginner Sewing Kit: The 15 Essentials (and What to Skip)
Exactly what to put in a beginner sewing kit: needles, thread, scissors, pins, marking tools and more — plus the gadgets you don't need yet.
7 Hand Sewing Stitches Every Beginner Should Know
Learn the running stitch, backstitch, whip stitch, slip stitch, blanket stitch, basting and the knot that starts them all — with when to use each one.
Fabric Types Guide: 14 Common Fabrics and What to Make With Them
A beginner-friendly guide to cotton, linen, flannel, fleece, felt, denim, canvas, jersey and more — how each behaves and the best projects for it.
20 Sewing Hacks That Make Every Project Easier
Clever sewing hacks for threading needles, perfect seam allowances, sharp corners, easy hems and tidy workspaces — tested tips that save time.
How to Sew a Button by Hand (Flat and Shank Buttons)
Learn how to sew on a two-hole, four-hole and shank button by hand, including how to make a thread shank so buttons don't pop off again.
Should You Prewash Fabric? How and When to Do It
When to prewash fabric, which fabrics shrink the most, how to stop fraying in the wash and how to prewash cotton, linen, flannel, wool and more.