10 game-changing sewing tips | Sew like a pro

10 quick and easy sewing tips that will change your sewing game and improve your skills.

10 Sewing tutorials for dressmaking

1. Use an awl for marking darts and pleats

2. Paper press templates for sewing jeans back pockets

3. Use Lego as a seam guide

4. Wondertape for sewing waistbands

5. Stitch template for sewing a zipper fly

6. Use a quilt ruler as a hemming guide

7. Feed fabric with an awl

8. Topstitch with two strands of thread in one needle

9. Use wondertape when hemming stretchy knits

10. Ease stitching using finger pressing

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[sistagalsistagal]

Thank you. I love short and sweet tutorials that do not have 95% talking and 5% practice. 👏

[surfinbernard]

Some fab tips there, thank you! I'm going to definitely buy some wonder tape, I've been sewing since childhood and never knew it existed.

[carolnorton]

I have been sewing over 60 years but i still learned several new tricks from you.
Thanks for making it brief and no offensive "music". subscribed.

[aribella]

I’ve been sewing for 45 years and I still, learned loads of tips here. Thanks.

[SageWhite-Rose]

I just ordered a quilt ruler on Amazon for $8.00, what steal. I have the hardest time keeping my seams straight. Wish me luck 🤗

[roseannesiskonen]

I am happy that I found your videos. Your topstitching is stunning. Such a good teacher. Thank you.

[suestutzle]

Thank you for those super helpful tips. This is what I love abut sewing, there is always something more you can know. Been sewing for decades and still I am learning. You can never know too much!

[GirlArmy]

Loved number 8-doubling up on thread! Just finishing up a Princess seamed denim dress jacket and I wanted to top stitch in white but didn’t have thick thread to give it a heavy look. Going to try out your tip tomorrow!

[Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

The LEGO is an awesome idea. I know it will help my grand daughter while learning to sew.

[AndrewMacLaine]

I have been sewing for over 20 years and there were tips here I have never heard before! Wonderful!

[dianavoermans]

I can make an addition to tip 6: you can make your template out of (clean 😁) sanding paper. And cut it so, that the sanding side is down when you want to go sewing. The sanding paper keeps itself on the fabric without any need of sticky tape 🤩 💃🏻 and thank you for this compilation!

[heavenlybe]

Thanks for these great tips 🙏💕🌷🪷🌸♥️🌺☘️🦜🍀👯‍♀️🗽

[charlottehayward]

I've sewed for many years and these tips just helped me solve problems that I've had over the past. Thank you so much.

[dianneunderwood]

Your awl to help push the top knit fabric through is good especially if you don't have access to a walking foot. I too have been sewing many years and learned some great new tips to use on my next sewing project. Thank you

[rebeccasenko]

I never knew what the quilting ruler was! I’ve had it for 30 years. Thank you!

[SusanSmith-hliv]

I have been sewing for about 70 years, mostly on cotton fabric. I’ve always had difficulty with any kind of stretchy fabric, even though I’ve used the ballpoint needle and a stretch stitch on my machine. Your tips were most valuable, and I just became your newest subscriber. Thank you! I intend to watch even more of your videos.

[vivlee]

I'm glad I just watched this again, as I've ventured into sewing knit fabrics.

[MegaBpop]

Thank You for the video. Great Camera coverage and thank you for not having music while giving instructions.

[SewHealthy]

Omg. I thought I knew how to sew. What have I been doing all these years. So neat. Thank you for sharing.

[doloresw]

Thanks for the tips. You reminded me of the wash away tape to use for stretch knit activewear to keep them folded when I need to sew the seam or band.