Want to improve your sewing game and make DIY sewing projects easier?
Learn these cool sewing hacks from the pros and go from beginner to expert seamstress in no time.
When I first learned how to sew, it seemed like everything took forever to do and it did!
They definitely helped speed things up for me and boosted my confidence, too.
Needle Threading Secret
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I just love time saving DIY shortcuts like this.
Use hairspray to make needle threading simple.
Check out the tutorial to learn how.
No More Stubborn Straight Pins
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Who would have thought a bar of soap was an amazing sewing secret?
Try this sewing hack to keep your pins in order and ready for your next project.
Use a rubber band to keep your sewing machine paddle from slipping.
This tip for a sewing machine has saved so much time and frustration.
The threads wont snag or come out the wrong way.
Another easy sewing hack I wish I had known long ago.
Cutting Tables With Measuring Tape
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Find Fabric Grainline the Easy Way
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It is important to find the grainline so things fit right.
Unless your pattern specifies otherwise, your pattern pieces need to be be cut on the lengthwise grain.
Sewing Tip Keeps Buttons From Falling Off
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Losing your buttons?
Use a drop of clear nail polish to keep threads together and buttons on longer.
I love using this on clothes that get extra use perfect for baby clothes, too!
This is such an easy way to keep buttons in place so smart!
Use 2 Pencils when Tracing Sewing Patterns
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Brilliant and simple, just stuff a pin cushion with steel wool to keep pins sharp.
Here are all the sewing hacks below in one YouTube video, watch and learn.
