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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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New to sewing? Start here

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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20 Halloween Sewing Projects for Costumes, Candy Bags and DecorSewing Projects20 Halloween Sewing Projects for Costumes, Candy Bags and Decor25 Christmas Sewing Projects for a Handmade HolidaySewing Projects25 Christmas Sewing Projects for a Handmade Holiday22 Cozy Fall Sewing Projects to Make This Season (Easy Ideas)Sewing Projects22 Cozy Fall Sewing Projects to Make This Season (Easy Ideas)How to Sew Pajama Pants Using a Pair You Already OwnSewing ProjectsHow to Sew Pajama Pants Using a Pair You Already Own16 Easy Bags to Sew, From Drawstring Sacks to a Weekend DuffleSewing Projects16 Easy Bags to Sew, From Drawstring Sacks to a Weekend DuffleHow to Sew an Apron Without a Pattern (Full Bib Style)Sewing ProjectsHow to Sew an Apron Without a Pattern (Full Bib Style)

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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