How to choose a simple, beginner-friendly sewing machine
Step-by-step machine threading
Practice exercises for straight lines, smooth curves, and neat corners
The space and supplies you actually need (and what you can skip)
How to download, print, and assemble a PDF sewing pattern
Your first project: a simple tea towel you'll be proud to use
The Best Sewing Machine for Total Beginners? Start Simple If you’re just learning to sew, there’s one question I hear from all of my students: “What sewing machine should I buy?”
Let’s get you comfortable with your sewing machine.
Learn to sew with my beginner-friendly guide to essential sewing machine stitches and techniques. Discover how to sew a straight stitch, stitch smooth curves and sew neat corners with your sewing machine. These basic machine sewing skills will help you build confidence and enjoy sewing all of the beginner projects you have before you.
Looking for the best sewing supplies for your next project? Whether you're a beginner learning how to sew or an experienced sewist, having the right sewing tools and supplies is essential for successful sewing projects. From sewing scissors, sewing needles, thread, pins, measuring tapes, and seam rippers to fabric, sewing notions, quilting supplies, and sewing machine accessories, the right supplies make sewing easier and more enjoyable.
When you’re learning to sew, one of the first things you’ll learn is how to follow a sewing pattern. At Common Sewing, we believe the best way to learn to sew is by doing … one simple project at a time.
Ready to put your new sewing skills into practice? Here’s your first project—a simple tea towel designed especially for beginner sewists.