How To: Sew in a Straight Line (Sewing for Beginners)

Tips for sewing in a straight line. Learn a number of different methods that you can use to help you sew straight in this sewing for beginners video.

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[margaridaferreira]

I finally understoo why my lines are so wonky. I am always looking at the needle!!

[Oneandonlyamirali]

As much as I would like to look at the side, I just can’t take my eyes off YOUR MANICURE 💅 lovely nails ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[jennienguyen]

I'm at the very beginning of my sewing journey, finding your tutorials has been an absolute stroke of luck and I've learnt so much from them, thank you so much Aneka for your effort in creating such well thought and high quality videos. In relation to this tutorial for sewing in a straight line, I thought I'd add in a neat little trick I picked up from the lady I bought my sewing machine from. She showed me that you could use a wide elastic band around the body of your sewing machine and lined up using a ruler. It doesn't need the metal parts to attach to unlike the magnetic guide, it doesn't leave a residue unlike the tape and is reusable. It has a slight amount of depth and tack which helps make it apparent when you've gone past it or over it. You can also use an elastic in a bold colour if you have vision problems or colour a plain one with permanent marker. Hope this helps someone :)

[jon]

I am self taught in sewing. My sewing has immeasurably improved thanks to following this course. Thank you.

[shalontehernandez]

Omg you are the bomb!!! I was listening to you and said I’m not even looking at the needle. Well …. Come to find out I was looking at it not consciously trying to but when I paid close attention and just watched the guide lines I got the sewing in a straight line lol. Now I gotta master sewing in reverse. Thank you so much for this tutorial

[rinawallace]

Priceless and timely! I just finished a Top Stitch, where part of the seam turned out wobbly. And, I was frustrated with my apparent inability to sew a straight line! I have increasing trouble seeing, and, the lighting in my sewing room is terrible! These are two excuses. :-)

Now, having watched your video, I have renewed confidence in sewing in a straight line. Great video. Thank you!

[sarahale]

When I first started sewing I knew I was going to run into problems. Sewing a straight line was not something I thought was going to be a problem. 🙄 little did I know that sewing a straight line is my whole problem. 2 years later, I’m still struggling with this problem. I’m am looking at my needle way too much. I’m going to try some of these tip. Thank you

[laurajones]

Great tips, Aneka! Even with years of sewing experience, I occasionally catch myself looking at the needle.. Love using my edge stitch foot for top stitching.

[tribble]

While watching this video, had a lightbulb moment for a project I’m currently working on.... THANK YOU 😁

[Alexandra-bptc]

Aneka, I want to thank you for blessing me with your beginner sewing videos. They are exceptionally professional, well-done and informative- an invaluable resource made all the more amazing because you offer these videos for free. Thank you so much!

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Thank you- the way you teach is Top Notch😁😉!

[peta-janewrigley]

I’ve watched a few tutorials on how to sew straight lines. This is by far the easiest to follow. Thank you! :)

[skinnydee]

Hello Aneka,
I've been sewing for the past 51 years and I've learned a lot from watching many of your videos; thank you 🙏.

[Aurora-uhnk]

Thanks Aneka, even though I have been sewing for a while STILL cannot completely take my eyes off the needle 😩
Love yr tutorials always something new to learn not just for beginners.

[sharirogers]

Like other novices, I've had a lot of wobbly stitches and now I understand why! What has also helped my stitching is going extra slow (I have a machine with a variable speed toggle switch) and using my 1/4" piecing foot. Now, thanks to your tutorial, I will try to keep my eyes off that needle and on the stitching guides instead!😀

[rItA]

😱😱😱 this is GENIUS!
I'll go try this today.
I should've watch this before starting my summer dress 🤣👏🏼
Thanks!

[Felix-qegq]

Thank you! The tip about watching the guide plate rather than the needle was exactly what I needed😂

[JennieOhs]

Thank you so much! I'm still learning and I've messed up so many straight lines so far!

[garybaldwin]

Thank you Aneka. I always learn something from your tutorials. Actually I've been sewing less than two years and very early I came across your first how to sew series. I studied them closely and it gave me the confidence to try. Bless you for your generosity. Thanks again.

[katiewebster]

Just the video I needed! Very guilty of looking at the needle, now my lines are perfectly straight. Next up I need to work on corners. Thanks so much!