Laurens Top Sewing Tips - Beginners - Simple Seams and Sewing Terms

Sewing simple seams to join fabric together is the basic foundation of making anything and getting into good habits from the start means successful projects!
In this video I'll explain common sewing terms and instruction you might come across like 'seam allowance' finishing off the seam allowance', 'back stitching' and 'tension'.
Check out my blog post for notes and lots of pictures that break things down step by step!
guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/sewi...
In this video I'm wearing the Grainline Studio Archer shirt using a linen/viscose fabric.

[@rachellovesyarn9106]

This was one of the best explanations of identifying and adjusting thread tension I've ever seen. This is such a wonderful video for beginners. Well done!!

[@suefiebiger2290]

You are a very natural teacher. Your presentations have a wonderful professional flow and are enjoyable to watch. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and talents.

[@rasulhafeez5575]

Hi Lauren. This is Jalika. I love this video. It's awesome. I'm not yet, even a beginner. But, soon to own a sewing machine. And I will be definitely, watching and learning from your wonderful videos. Thank you again.

[@ericaracz]

I am not a beginner at sewing but I still learned new things watching this video and I LOVE your accent! 💜

[@Shuna2011]

Thankyou so much for your clear explanation of thread tension. So glad I found you. I’m a novice and feel a little overwhelmed. I’m going to check out all your videos now! 👍😊

[@verypaige8263]

Thanks for the clear and concise video! The fabric for your archer is lovely!

[@sallydingle321]

Fantastic video for beginners Lauren and perfectly explained as usual 😁💝😘

[@favouritetutorials1]

Great lesson thanks Lauren. Weren't you a contestant on the British sewing competition at some stage. I think that's where I have seen you before. Love the accent and your teaching style. Thankyou

[@christinemartin9449]

Really enjoyed this video even though I am a seasoned sewer, there is always something new to learn. Anything that encourages new sewers is a good thing. Bye the way, I have just rewatched the first series of Great British Sewing Bee, well done, really enjoyed it and congratulations on on changing your career to something that you so obviously love.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Aw thanks Christine, hope you enjoy watching the next series too, I can't wait to see it!

[@jaime1251]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@constancergarcia7258]

Great vlog for beginners. 😉

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

As always great tutorial! Will you be doing a video like this using a serger? Pretty please 🙏 I’m in the market for a serger and once I get it I would love to have a Lauren video to refer to lol. Oops got ahead of myself and commented too early. You did mention the serger/overlock sorry 😉

[@janebrettell1737]

Another good one thanks you 🧵🧵♥️♥️♥️

[@louandrews5584]

I ordered my F420 from Frank Nutt. They were brilliant

[@user-yh7vd5fq3c]

Hi Lauren! Such a good video! I have a question about the ”reverse”part to lock the seem, is it only with straight stiching or should you do it with zickzack and overcastingstiches as well? Hugs from Sweden ❤️