Your Comprehensive Guide to Successful Sewing
Your Comprehensive Guide to Successful Sewing

Your Comprehensive Guide to Successful Sewing

Guide to Successful Sewing

Whether you’re a beginner just starting your sewing journey or an experienced seamstress looking to refine your skills, the Guidelines offer a wealth of knowledge to help you succeed in your sewing projects.

This comprehensive collection of educational articles covers all aspects of sewing, from basic techniques to advanced methods.

Exploring the Guidelines

The Guidelines are organized into various categories, each focusing on different aspects of sewing. Let’s take a closer look at what you can find:

 


 

1 – Sewing Tools

 

Basic Tools

 

Sewing Tools

 

More Sewing Tools

 

Mats for Rotary Cutters

 

Rotary Mat Q&A

 

Scissors and Shears

 

Rotary Cutters

 

Measuring Tools

 

Marking Tools

 

Tube Turners Part 1

 

Tube Turners Part 2

2 – Equipment

 

Setting Up a Sewing Room

 

Sewing Machine Basics

 

Buying a Sewing Machine

 

Pressing Equipment

 

Ironing Boards

 

Sergers

 

Presses & Home Pressing Systems

 

Serger Stitches

 

Computerized Sewing Machines

3 – Understanding Patterns

 

Pattern Markings Part 1

 

Pattern Markings Part 2

4 – Fabric

 

The Right Fabric

 

Preparing to Sew – Fabric and Pattern Preparation

 

Cotton

 

Identifying Fibers & Fabrics

 

Denim – More Than Just Jeans

 

Napped Fabrics

 

Unconventional Fabric Sources

 

Straightening Fabric Grain

 

Sewing with Knits

 

Working with Napped Fabrics

 

Wool

 

Slick Tricks: Laminated Fabrics and Vinyls

 

Sewing with Handwovens

 

Identifying Plaids

 

Sewing with Minkee-like Fabrics

5 -Linings & Interfacings

 

Interfacing 101

6 – Notions

 

Button, Button

 

Pins

 

Invisible Thread

 

Elastic – the Notion that Gives

 

Selecting Snaps

 

Bindings & Tapes

 

Using Bias Tape

 

Rick Rack

7 – Home Dec

 

Bed Coverings

 

Drapery Types

 

Table Treatments: Tablecloths

 

Table Treatments: Placemats, Napkins and Runners

 

Decorating with Quilts

8 – Home Dec How To

 

Pillows

 

Fabric Napkins

 

Covering a Lampshade with Fabric

 

Making Rod Pocket Curtains

 

Tab Top Curtains

 

Making a Shower Curtain

 

Covering a Bench Top

 

Tassels

9 – Quilting

 

Quilting Tools

 

Quilting Terms

 

Notions for Quilters

 

Pre-Cut Quilting Fabrics

 

Quilting Rulers

 

Quilting Designs

 

Making Bias and Bias Binding

 

Binding a Quilt

 

Prairie Points

 

Yo-Yos

 

Seminole Piecing

10 –  Fashion/Apparel

 

Body Types

 

Clothing Care and Repair

11 – General How-To

 

Pressing Pants

 

Simple Seaming Techniques

 

Seam Finishes Part 1

 

Fold-Down Casings

 

Simple Hems

 

Staystitching

 

Easing, Gathering & Shirring

 

Working with Fold-over Elastic

 

Applied Casings

 

Twin-Needle Sewing

 

Seam Finishes Part 2

 

Ruffles

 

Working with Stripes

 

Piping

 

Princess Seams

 

Flat Fell Seams

 

Bound and Hong Kong
Seam Finishes

 

Beading Part 1

 

Beading Part 2

12 – Garment How-To

 

Attaching Buttons

 

Easy Waistband Casings

 

Centered Zipper

 

Button Loops

 

Covered Buttons

 

Understitching

 

Dart Basics

 

Topstitching

 

Shirt Collar Pointers

 

Machine Buttonholes, Part 1

 

Machine Buttonholes, Part 2

 

Belt Loops

 

Skirt Slits

 

Lapped Zippers

 

Exposed Zippers

 

Set-In Sleeves

 

Invisible Zipper

 

Continuous Lap Sleeve Placket

 

Weighted Hems

13 – Fitting

 

Multi-Sized Patterns

14 – Alterations

 

Hemming Jeans

 

Replacing a Button

 

Altering Dress and Skirt Hems

 

Shortening Pants and Sleeves

15 – Hand Stitches

 

Running Stitch – Basting

 

Diagonal and Slip Basting

16 – Machine Stitches

 

Straight Stitch

 

Blindhem Stitch

 

Zigzag Stitch

 

Decorative Machine Stitching

17 –  Machine Arts/Embroidery

 

Threads for Machine Embroidery

 

Monogramming Etiquette

 

Couching

 

Embellishing with Iron-Ons

 

Pintucking

 

Bobbinwork

 

Hooping Specialty Fabrics

18 – Pattern Design Changes

 

Patch Pockets, Part 1

 

Patch Pockets, Part 2

 

Simple Pattern Innovations

19 – Selecting a Sewing  Professional

 

How to Find a Sewing Educator

20 – Attachments

  

Multiple Hole Foot

21 – Sewing Health

 

Sewing Room Setup for Healthy Sewing

 

Ergonomic Tools and Accessories

22 – Charts and Tables

 

Hand Sewing Needle Guide

 

Sewing Machine Needle Charts

 

Hand Stitches

Navigating the Guidelines

The  Guidelines use a unique numbering system to help you find the information you need. Each guideline is assigned a number that indicates its section, difficulty level, and specific guideline number.

For example, Guideline 4.204 belongs to section 4 (Fabric), has an intermediate difficulty level (2), and is the 4th guideline in that category.

With hundreds of articles available and more being added regularly, the Guidelines are an invaluable resource for sewers of all levels.

Whether you’re looking to master basic techniques or explore advanced sewing methods, you’ll find the guidance you need to make your sewing projects a success.

Remember to check back often, as new guidelines are continually being added to this comprehensive sewing resource.

 

A Treasure Trove of Vintage Sewing Knowledge

It’s important to note that the SEW-lutions Guidelines referenced in this article are vintage files preserved on Archive.org, a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.

These guidelines represent a snapshot of sewing knowledge from a specific point in time, likely around 2010-2015 based on the web archive date.

The Value of Archived Sewing Resources

  1. Historical Perspective: These archived files offer a glimpse into sewing techniques, tools, and trends from the recent past. They can be particularly valuable for understanding the evolution of sewing practices.
  2. Timeless Techniques: While some information may be dated, many sewing fundamentals remain unchanged. These guidelines still offer valuable insights into core sewing skills.
  3. Vintage Project Ideas: For those interested in recreating styles from the early 2000s or understanding the sewing trends of that era, these guidelines can be an excellent resource.
  4. Preservation of Knowledge: Archive.org’s efforts ensure that this wealth of sewing information remains accessible, even though the original website may no longer be active.
  5. Learning Resource: Whether you’re a sewing historian, a vintage enthusiast, or simply looking to expand your sewing knowledge, these archived guidelines offer a unique learning opportunity.

While using these archived resources, keep in mind that some information, especially regarding specific products or technologies, may be outdated. It’s always a good idea to cross-reference with current sewing resources for the most up-to-date information on tools, materials, and techniques.

The links provided will take you to the archived versions of these pages on Archive.org, allowing you to explore this vintag

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