How to sew it, step by step.
Every guide explains how the garment is actually put together — what the pieces are, which fabric behaves the way you want, the order of the steps, and the mistakes worth avoiding. No sign-up needed.
Confident beginner · 4–6 hours · 10 steps
Gathered linen blouse
How a gathered linen blouse is constructed, which fabrics work, and the order of the sewing steps — from cutting to hemming, in plain language.
Beginner · 3–4 hours · 8 steps
Simple A-line skirt
The construction of a classic A-line skirt: pieces, fabric choices and the order of the sewing steps, including waistband, zip and hem.
Confident beginner · 4–5 hours · 9 steps
Elastic-waist trousers
How elastic-waist trousers are put together: pieces, crotch curve, pockets, casing and hem — the whole sewing order explained simply.
Beginner · 2–3 hours · 8 steps
Boxy tee
The construction of a boxy knit tee: fabric and stitch choices, neckband maths, sleeve order and how to hem jersey without wavy edges.
Intermediate · 8–12 hours · 8 steps
Shirt dress
How a shirt dress is constructed: collar, button placket, yoke, sleeves and skirt — with the sewing order that keeps everything aligned.
Confident beginner · 3–5 hours · 9 steps
Wrap top
How a wrap top is constructed: ties, bias-bound front edges, bust coverage and the sewing order that stops the wrap gaping.
Beginner · 2 hours · 8 steps
Lined tote bag
How to sew a lined tote bag: fabric and interfacing choices, boxed corners, straps that don't rip out, and the order that keeps the lining hidden.
Beginner · 2–3 hours · 8 steps
Pyjama trousers
How to sew pyjama trousers: cutting the pieces, the crotch seam order, an elastic or drawstring casing, and hemming to your own length.
Beginner · 15–20 minutes · 6 steps
Scrunchie
How to sew a scrunchie step by step: fabric strip size, turning the tube, threading the elastic and closing the gap invisibly.
Beginner · 2 hours · 7 steps
Apron
How to sew a practical apron: the body shape, bias-bound curved edges, a strong pocket and neck and waist ties that stay put.
Confident beginner · 3–4 hours · 7 steps
Circle skirt
How to sew a circle skirt: the radius calculation, cutting a full or half circle, an invisible zip, and why a bias hem must hang before you sew it.
Beginner · 2–3 hours · 8 steps
Simple kids' dress
How to sew an easy children's dress: an A-line shape with bound armholes, a gathered skirt option, and how to add growing room.
Beginner · 30–45 minutes · 7 steps
Envelope pillowcase
How to sew an envelope-back cushion cover or pillowcase: measuring for the pad, the overlap, French-seamed insides and neat corners.
Learn a single technique
Zippers, hems, buttonholes, darts, sleeves and more — one page each.
Sewing a zipper
Beginner · 30–45 minutes
Invisible zipper
Confident beginner · 45 minutes
Hemming
Beginner · 20–40 minutes
Buttonholes
Confident beginner · 30 minutes
Darts
Beginner · 10 minutes each
Setting a sleeve
Confident beginner · 30–45 minutes
Bias binding
Confident beginner · 30–45 minutes
French seams
Beginner · 15 minutes per seam
Elastic waistband
Beginner · 30 minutes
Sewing knit fabric
Beginner · Applies to the whole project
Gathering fabric
Beginner · 15–30 minutes
Understitching
Beginner · 5 minutes
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