Seamwork's Best Sewing Techniques

If something goes wrong with your sewing, it’s either your tools or your technique.

This round-up is packed with Seamwork’s best sewing techniques to help you master your craft and feel more confident behind the machine.

From essential skills like sewing zippers and perfecting hems to advanced techniques like tailoring and fabric manipulation, these resources will give you the know-how to tackle any project with ease. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for you to learn.

Best Essential Sewing Techniques

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  The BEST Way to Sew Darts: But, wait, is there only one right way to sew darts?


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  How to Staystitch: Prevent stretching and distortion with staystitching.


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  How to Understitch: Learn this essential trick for keeping facings and linings neat and inside your garment.


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  Do You Really Have to Cut Fabric on the Grainline?: Learn how to find the grainline, why it matters, and what happens if you cut fabric off-grain.


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  Sewing Flat Felled Seams: This sturdy seam finish with help your projects last longer.


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  How to Sew French Seams: This elevated seam finish will make your garments feel special.


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  How to do the Burrito Method on a Lined Yoke: Use this sewing magic trick to get a clean finish on lined yokes.


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  How to do the Burrito Method on a Sleeveless Garment: Use this sewing magic trick to get a clean finish on sleeveless garments.


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  10 Tips for Sewing Jeans: Our trusted resources for making your own denim pants.


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  How to Rotate Darts: In this video, learn how to move darts on a bodice.


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  The Best Way to Sew a Button: The easiest way to sew buttons by hand and machine.


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  10 Tips for Matching Plaids and Stripes: Learn how to cut out your pattern pieces to match stripes, plaids, and large prints.


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  5 Hand-sewing Stitches You Need to Know: Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire.


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  How to Install a Sleeve: Sewing a set-in sleeve is easy when you follow these steps.


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  How to Sew a Centered Zipper: A simple way to install a centered zipper.


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  How to Sew an Invisible Zipper: An easy way to install this invisible closure.


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  How to Sew Pleats: You might think you know everything about pleats, but watch this video just in case.

Best Speciality Sewing Techniques

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  Best Way to Sew Spaghetti Straps: You can use a bobby pin, cord, or straw to turn out your spaghetti straps. Or is there an even better way?


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  How to Add Shirring to Your Sewing Projects: No-fuss tips for adding this textured cinching detail to your clothes.


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  How to Sew Tricky Buttonholes: Tips for sewing buttonholes on thick, slippery, and stretchy fabrics.


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  How to Sew a Bra: From fabric and notions to construction tips, an overview of how to sew a bra.


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  How to Fix a Broken Zipper: Don’t get rid of a pair of pants just because the zipper isn’t working—repair or replace it instead.


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  How to Sew an Underlining: Your solution for transparent fabric and creating a professional garment--a guide to underlining