How to Sew

Discover our collection of sewing tutorials for beginners or level up your skills and learn how to sew more complex patterns

Cami top pattern

Refashion a shirt into a cami top

How to insert an invisible zip

A guide to sewing for beginners

How to sew pintucks

How to sew pintucks

kids sewing machines

5 of the best basic sewing machines for kids in 2020

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Beginners start here

Learn how to sew with our essential sewing guides

Sewing kits for beginners

What do I need to start sewing?

Sewing glossary

Sewing glossary: beginner’s guide to sewing terms

How to use a sewing machine

How to use a sewing machine

See all sewing tutorials

Start dressmaking today

Our sewing tutorials will teach you all the basics of dressmaking

How to take body measurements

How to measure yourself

How to use a sewing pattern

How to use a sewing pattern

How to use alter a sewing pattern to fit

How to adjust a sewing pattern to fit

Want to make your own clothes?

How to sew a button

How to sew a button

How to make a waterproof wash bag

How to make a wash bag

How to sew with waterproof fabrics

10 top tips for sewing with waterproof fabrics

Try our free tutorials

How to do a full bust adjustment on a wrap dress sewing pattern

How to do a Full Bust Adjustment: wrap dress tutorial

How to insert an invisible zip

How to sew an invisible zip

which sewing machine thread do i need

Essential guide to sewing machine threads

Sewing with different fabrics

Learn how to sew with everything from jersey to elastic

How to sew with elastic

How to sew with elastic

How to handle lightweight fabrics

10 top tips for sewing with lightweight fabrics

Different types of fabric for sewing

Know your different types of fabric