Top 10 Tips for Beginner Sewists

[@judysharpe3283]

I can’t see a subscribe button. I love watching your videos Lucy. Very inspirational.❤

[@connienash3666]

Very good advice for beginners but also a good reminder for the more experienced as well as we can often be tempted to skip these very important steps! May I also add how important stay stitching is! I always enjoy watching your weekly videos so much and look forward to them every Friday morning.

[@SewEssential]

Thank you Connie, you are absolutely right about stay stitching, such an important step and so tempting to skip as a beginner. Thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate them.

[@Dee-Birdie]

Great information for all of us TY 👍 love all the tips

[@laurabraun7371]

Wow - thank you, Lucy! I started my sewing hobby last October and am now obsessed - my poor house feels neglected, I'm sure. Very useful tips, have subscribed. Have a good day x

[@SewEssential]

Hi Laura, that is music to my ears - someone new to sewing always makes me happy because i know how much joy you will find from it and someone new to sewing finding my videos is even better, thanks for the sub and I hope you enjoy our big catalogue of videos and new releases each week.

[@alanmonaghan-zb2pg]

Great tips lucy, I just need to relax and take my time for better results, celine

[@marathorne6821]

Good tips for every sewist, Lucy, thank you!

[@SewEssential]

Thank you Mara that's really lovely of you to say.

[@lindamorton7496]

Love your videos Lucy. Can I add, that when testing, tension, stitch length, needle size, etc. on a scrap, use a contrasting colour thread. It's much easier to see whether the tension is correct. Also, don't omit stay stitching.

[@LilyMarsWrites]

These are really great tips! Thank you, Lucy.

[@jeaneford6895]

Thanks Lucy, even as an experienced sewist it's good to be reminded of these things. I would also add basting to my list. If in doubt baste a seam first - can save making mistakes.

[@SewEssential]

Hi Jean, great advice, thank you for sharing, so so true.

[@mariekriel4196]

Thank you for these useful tips.

[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

Great tips !!! Thank you ! ❤

[@melissas9193]

Good tips! Im going to try a peasant top for my first clothing project. It should give me a little room for error as it is a loose fit.

[@jenniferewart]

Thanks Lucy, I found those sewing tips extremely useful.I am I suppose a " confident beginner " and still making mistakes which l continue to learn from. I now slow my sewing down, when I first started sewing I was so excited to be making a garment that I tended to rush through the process and often made the big mistake of sewing when I was tired, not a good idea !!! Also important to measure twice and cut once !!!!

[@SewEssential]

Totally agree Jennifer, I used to be exactly the same, so excited and determined to sew. It is all part of the learning process and even learning not to sew tired is a good lesson. Thank you for watching.

[@carolbuckley8535]

Really helpful thank you

[@laurvanmichanor9302]

What is that nifty little pressing iron you showed in the video. Thanks😍

[@sueevans9974]

Question on the magnet ... on the back of the packet it carries a warning for interfering with the computer programmes in machine. What do you think? I'm a bit frightened to use it on my Janome TXL.

[@karenclement743]

I wanted to get a Husqvarna machine. I see you use one. Have you ever had problems with those machines after they moved their assembly to China? I live in Canada so unfortunately I won't be able to purchase a machine from you, sorry.

[@sdcgren6301]

Hi mistakes, hahaha, even at my age I’m still making mistakes. One never finishes learning.

[@grumpy_poo]

Exactly... a mistake is a lesson learned....

[@SewEssential]

Yes 100% agree I will never stop making them and thankfully that means I will never stop learning.

[@SewEssential]

@@grumpy_poo yes indeed!

[@peeshyholland433]

Really good tips Lucy. Thank you.

[@SewEssential]

Thank you Peeshy I really appreciate your comment