It seems we all make the same mistakes when learning to sew! There are in fact so many, but these are my top 5 mistakes to avoid, that will make the biggest improvement to your sewing when you understand what your doing wrong!
0:00 Intro
3:11 Poor fabric choice
5:22 Not testing everything
6:49 Not understanding grainline and cutting patterns incorrectly
9:44 Not reading the instructions
12:44 Skipping steps
14:24 Not pressing as you go
15:50 My advice
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2spvEfQFClk
The best way to SORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING supplies! Get Sew Organized Phase 2!
https://youtu.be/WUdreRg4GhQ
How to STORE AND DECORATE YOUR SEWING supplies for your ultimate sewing space! Sew Organized Phase 3
https://youtu.be/nrPZUOUz-Sc
What is grainline and grain of fabric?
https://youtu.be/xmkkfsYfYko
What is bias?
https://youtu.be/LCuvQyea-lY
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https://youtu.be/GcOWWHiOUN4
5 good sewing habits you need
https://youtu.be/i0VJfPaz76E
TO PRE-WASH OR NOT TO PRE-WASH YOUR FABRIC BEFORE SEWING??? Why do I have to pre-wash fabric anyway?
https://youtu.be/Vds_mmZAdz8
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