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how to ACTUALLY start sewing in 2025 | Ep. 6

Start your business today with Shopify: http://shopify.com/gloryallan I'll guide you through the essential first steps to get started with sewing, covering everything from choosing the right fabric and understanding sewing patterns to setting up your sewing machine with the perfect needle and thread. Plus, I’ll show you the key techniques you’ll need to know, like backstitching, topstitching, and how to properly press your seams for a clean, professional finish. Whether you're new to sewing or just looking to refresh your skills, this video has everything you need to confidently begin your sewing journey. Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: 00:00 Learning how to sew 00:50 Inspiration • Look beyond the fabric store—find sewing inspiration in architecture, nature, or even your favorite movie wardrobe. 01:13 Tools • Sewing machine: When buying your first sewing machine, focus on finding one with basic stitches and easy-to-use features that suits your budget and the types of projects you plan to start with.    • Best Sewing Machine for Beginners | Ep. 2   • Sewing machine needles: Different needles are made for different fabrics—start with a universal needle and jersey needle. You can buy more as you explore new fabrics. • Beginner tool set: start with the essentials! Fabric shears, crafts scissors, invisible ruler, measuring tape, sewing pins, seam ripper and tailor's chalk.    • 11 Basic Sewing Tools for Beginners | Ep. 3   02:52 Supplies • Sewing patterns: Understanding sewing patterns means learning how to read symbols, choose the right size, interpret fabric suggestions, follow cutting layouts, and adjust instructions to fit your body and design goals. • Fabric: Understanding fabric—especially wovens and knits to start—means knowing how to choose the right type for your project, how to buy the right amount, and why pre-washing is essential to avoid shrinkage, color bleed, or changes in texture later on.    • Understanding Fabric as a Beginner Sewing ...   • Pressing: Pressing is key to professional-looking sewing—use the right heat setting for your fabric, press (don’t iron) seams as you sew, and always test on a scrap to avoid shine, scorching, or melting. • Thread: Choosing thread is about matching fiber content and weight to your fabric—polyester is a great all-purpose choice, cotton blends well with natural fibers, and always check for smooth, even winding to avoid snags or breakage. 12:44 How to thread Janome sewing machine (front loading bobbin) 15:57 How to thread Brother sewing machine (top loading bobbin) 18:33 How to thread Singer sewing machine 20:33 Sewing • Always test your stitches on a scrap of your project fabric to dial in the right tension, stitch length, and needle—what looks perfect on one material might pucker or skip on another. • Sewing pins are great for precision and curves, especially on woven fabrics, while clips are ideal for thick layers or delicate knits where pins might distort or leave holes. • Seam allowance is the extra space between your stitching line and the edge of the fabric giving you room to sew, adjust, and finish your seams without affecting the fit. • Backstitching reinforces the beginning and end of your seam by stitching in reverse for a few stitches to prevent unraveling and ensure durability, especially on high-stress areas like armholes or side seams. • Topstitching is a decorative or functional stitch made on the outside of the garment, typically along seams or edges, to add structure, detail, or reinforce areas like collars, hems, and pockets. Sewing can feel like a big learning curve, but I’m here to make it easier. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills, I’ve got tips, tutorials, and resources to help you learn how to sew confidently—right from home. - View Glory Allan sewing shop: https://www.gloryallan.com/ View Glory Allan sewing DIY Kits: https://www.gloryallan.com/collection... View Glory Allan fabric shop: https://www.gloryallan.com/collection... View Glory Allan sewing patterns: https://www.gloryallan.com/collection... Download Glory Allan free sewing patterns: https://www.gloryallan.com/blogs/news... #SewingForBeginners #FabricBasics #LearnToSew #SewingTips #BeginnerSewing #SewingTutorial