SEWING 101 // Ultimate Beginners Guide

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Welcome to The Essentials Club tutorial channel which is all about sharing the steps to become more resourceful and creative with crafting your own minimal, conscious wardrobe.

This video is the ultimate guide for those beginning their sewing journey. In this I cover everything you need to now to confidently get behind the machine and be able to sew some basic garments. I also use these basic sewing skills to share some simple thrift flips, so enjoy watching the outcome of these transformations along the way :)

See timestamps and breakdown of what's included below:
0:00 - Overview
0:41 - Intro to basic terminology
2:50 - How to thread a machine
5:50 - How to sew a straight line
8:17 - How to sew a basic hem
9:46 - How to add an elastic waistband
13:32 - How to take in an oversized pair of pants
15:28 - How to add buttonholes and attach button
20:04 - How to gather material and add ruffled sections
23:21 - Final wrap up

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Music:
Summer in NY - Dyalla Swain
Fred on the Fritz - Dyalla Swain
Birds in Flight - Dan Lebowitz

TECH:
Camera: FujifilmXt20
Mic: Rode VideoMic GO Microphone

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[annaq]

This couldn't of come at a better time! I just ordered a sewing machine to hopefully learn a new skill while in iso!!

[meganmcpherson]

I have been attempting to teach myself to sew for almost 2 years. In that time I have subscribed to so many sewing courses but they all speak like I'm just suppose to know all these sewing terms and should already know all the basics. (In a way I do because like alot of girls, I had a grandmother who was always sitting a sewing machine and attempting to teach me.) YOU are now my YouTube Sewing mentor. I love how you speak slowly and clearly for those of us who are constantly pausing and writing these things down. Thank you so much for creating these

[mariloca]

I can't believe the amount of useful information you explained so clearly in just 23 minutes! Thank you!!

[traceythorpe]

Wow thank you ! What a wonderful teacher, I’m a beginner at the age of 57 😄 and you have taught me so much in one tutorial your great had to subscribe 😉

[genesisansbro]

I want to start making clothes for my baby 💕 it’s so hard to find affordable baby clothes that’s not bombarded with glitter and unicorns 😅

[xwiehmt]

Up until this point, I've had a sewing machine sitting at home but was too intimidated to use it. This video has literally given me the confidence to give it a try. Thank you so much xx

[vivianarodriguez]

Thank you so so much for this video! I really needed something to really go into the basics of using a sewing machine and your video was just perfect- you're clear and confident, easy to follow, and I also appreciate that you show how to hem and make ruffles as well. I bought a sewing machine and just opened it yesterday and now I feel less lost about where to begin lol

[heidibarragan]

Definitely the most comprehensive beginners sewing ever! I have been looking for this type of video and so glad i found it!! Thank you, thank you!

[Pinkrangerkym]

Wow, this was perfect. As a person that hasn't sewed in a while you really helped refresh my memory with these basics. Great work and thank you so much!

[thersday_]

thank you for this!!! i loved how you explained everything simply but clearly and the way you filmed and edited this is *chef's kiss*

[blossomnessstudios]

My mom got me a Janome Magnolia for Christmas and I'm so excited to start making and altering my own clothes!!! This was soooo helpful, it's the basic parts everyone skips over in other tutorials.

[betsyross]

It's been over 10 years since I have sewn anything, so I greatly appreciate this basic introduction to sewing.

[librarycarrot]

Thank you for explaining this in such a succinct and respectful way. I didn't think I would need all this information as a beginner, but it all helps me realize what a beginner can do. I'm tired of people recommending I just make pillowcases. I hope I soon become as confident as you with diving in and making cuts and stitches instead of stressing out over each minor step of the process. You're an inspiration!

[candidlycatie]

Thank you so much for creating this video! I struggled to find videos on here that helped me understand the basics of sewing and you knocked it out of the park. Thank you!

[delorisssm]

You have no idea how much I needed this video, SO SO happy I found your Channel 🤩❤️

[dremb]

This is such a great video, so clear and well laid out. I can see all the hard work that must have been put in! I've been sewing for a while, but still found this video super helpful. Many thanks :) x

[AbbyIzaNinja]

this is by far the best intro sewing video ive seen. to the point but still descriptive enough, shows all the basics in detail. just perfect thank you!

[sarahjuell]

Watching this with the subtitles on and still being able to learn because you taught at a pace that works with the subtitles. Thank you! Can't wait to make some Christmas presents soon!

[KARIS]

You took me back to middle school. That was decades ago. Surprised how much I remembered! I just loved your vid! Easy and clear. Huge thanks! ❤

[ceciliaalongi]

This truly helped me so much! Definitely one of the more helpful tutorials on YouTube, thank you!