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Step-by-step projects, fixes for the problems every sewist runs into, and honest advice on choosing the right sewing machine.

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The four pages we’d hand a friend who just unboxed their first machine.

Learn How to Sew: My Guide to Sewing for BeginnersSewing TipsLearn How to Sew: My Guide to Sewing for Beginners25 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners That Build Real SkillsSewing Projects25 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners That Build Real Skills15 Common Sewing Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Fix Them)Sewing Tips15 Common Sewing Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Fix Them)Best Sewing Machine for BeginnersBuying GuideBest Sewing Machine for Beginners

Sewing projects

Practical makes for your home, your family and your fabric stash.

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Sewing machine buying guides

Which machine fits what you actually want to sew.

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Best Kids Sewing MachinesBuying GuideBest Kids Sewing MachinesBest Portable Sewing Machine: Reviews & Buyers GuideBuying GuideBest Portable Sewing Machine: Reviews & Buyers GuideBest Quilting Sewing MachinesBuying GuideBest Quilting Sewing MachinesBest Serger Reviews: My Buying GuideBuying GuideBest Serger Reviews: My Buying GuideBest Sewing Machine for Clothes: Top PicksBuying GuideBest Sewing Machine for Clothes: Top PicksBest Sewing Machine for Leather: My Top 10Buying GuideBest Sewing Machine for Leather: My Top 10

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About Stitch and Sew

Stitch and Sew is written by Maria Geer for home sewists who want clear, practical help, whether you’re threading a machine for the first time or finally tackling that zipper. Every guide sticks to what actually works at a normal sewing table.

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