Today I have rounded up a HUGE list of amazing resources for brand new sewists. These Beginner Sewing Resources are sure to help you become a seamstress in no time!
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When you are brand new to sewing it can seem like there is SO much to learn… and there is!
But there is also a wealth of information out there that can help you learn it all.
My NUMBER ONE TIP for beginning sewers is:
Allow yourself to fail.
Because you will!
Be vulnerable, and allow yourself to be really bad at sewing for a while… and then suddenly, you will become good at it!
To help you on your journey, I have rounded up this massive list of Beginning sewing resources. They are organized by category, which you can navigate with the table of contents below.
I have included mostly free items, but also a few great paid options as well.
Enjoy!
Seam Whisperer Sewing Guides
First I wanted to direct you to some very useful guides I have written specifically for new sewers.
Print these out, practice them, hang them in your craft room, they will help you figure it out!
Free Sewing Machine Practice Sheets
These printable worksheets will help you learn to manipulate your material under the machine, and learn to use the machine in the essential ways you need to get started.
25 Basic Sewing Machine Parts
This free printable and article is full of the names you need to know on your sewing machine, what each part does, and a labeled diagram you can print and reference!
15 Common Presser Feet & Their Uses
This list shows you photos of the most popular types of presser feet, along with their names and what on earth you use them for.
11 Essential Sewing Supplies For Beginners
Make sure you check out this list to see if you have everything on hand you will need to complete basic projects.
Sewing Hacks You Need To Know
I rounded up advice and hacks from a bunch of real life women who love to sew and shared them all with you!
Sewing Websites & Blogs
There are TONS of places online that you can get free sewing patterns and tutorials from, I couldn’t possibly list them all! But here are some of my current favorites…
- Seam Whisperer
- Beginner Sewing Projects
- Heather Handmade
- Yesterdays Thimble
- Sew Can She
- Scratch And Stitch
- Hooked On Sewing
- See Kate Sew
- Apple Green Cottage
- Threadistry
- Sew Simple Home
- So Sew Easy
- All Free Sewing
Sewing Youtube Channels
- Sewing Therapy
- Hello Sewing
- Coolirpa
- Craftsy
- Thoughtful Creativity
- Professor Pincushion
- Sew Very Easy
- The Fold Line
- Missouri Star Quilting
- Rosery Apparel
- Crafty Gemini
- Heather Handmade
- Made Everyday
- Made To Sew
Sewing Resources For Kids
If your child is the beginning sewist in the family, or you are a teacher, here are a few additional resources they will enjoy!
Sewing Themed Coloring pages are a great way to introduce some fun sewing concepts to young kids or as part of a unit study.
Printable Lacing Cards For Kids These printable activity cards allow young kids to practice their fine motor skills while also learning to hand sew!
Scissor Practice Printables These cutting practice sheets for kids are a fun way to learn how to use scissors, as well as learn some sewing vocabulary.
Sewing Themed Educational Posters are great for the homeschool, classroom, sewing room, and more.
Funny Sewing Jokes you’ve never heard before. These are great for unit studies and for making any sewist giggle!
Bible Verses About Sewing. End your unit study or bible study with these 11 verses about cloth, sewing, and more.
Here is a darling Kid’s sewing craft kit for kids ages 7 to 12 to learn how to sew their own ocean animals. A kit like this would be perfect for a Christmas gift or even a homeschool project!
For more craft kit ideas check out this list of other sewing project kits for kids and adults too.
Great Articles About Teaching Kids To Sew
- TEACHING CHILDREN TO SEW: THE 5 GOLDEN DON’TS
I loved this article, because I saw myself doing the “dont’s” as a mother! I especially love this line: ” I saw that if young kids really want to do something then they will often perform well beyond your expectations. In short, never doubt your kids ability to surprise you. “ - How To Teach Your Child To Sew: 66 Tips From Teachers Here is some good advice from Threads Monthly.
I hope this list is helpful to you as you begin, I will continue to add to it as I can!
