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 This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Are you interested in learning how to sew? This article is the 'final exam' in the learning to sew article series. Follow along, let's learn how to use your sewing machine together! Recommended read:  Learning to sew article series Here’s how you can sew a pillowcase. This project is going to be your final exam of this 'course', lets's see what you've learned and put it to the text with this project! What you will need: Fleece, flannel or cotton, 40” x 36” Iron and ironing board  Pins Rotary cutter and cutting mat (or scissors) Seam gauge or measuring tape   Sewing machine Sewing machine thread and needle The steps:    1. Iron the fabric and cut it to 40” x 36”     2. On the top of the fabric, the side that is 40” wide, fold over about a 1/2" on the top and iron.    3. Fold the fabric over again, but this time fold it over 3" and iron.    4. Undo the fold, this is p...

 This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Are you interested in learning how to sew? This article is the sixth 'unit' in the learning to sew article series. Follow along, let's learn how to use your sewing machine together! Recommended read:  Learning to sew article series Sewing pivots and curves is a vital skill when it comes to sewing. In this article, I will guide you through sewing curves and pivots on fabric!      1. Grab two pieces of cotton fabric Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and line it up!    2. Staircase Either using a fabric pen, just a normal old pen, or sharpie, draw a staircase on the fabric.  Sew along this line pivoting when you reach the corner. Reverse stitch at the beginning and the end.    4. Zigzags Draw a zigzag on the fabric.  Sew along this line, pivoting when you reach the end of the diagonal lines on the zigzags. Reverse stitch at the beginning and the end.    5. Curve E...

 This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Are you interested in learning how to sew? This article is the fifth 'unit' in the learning to sew article series. Follow along, let's learn how to use your sewing machine together! Recommended read:  Learning to sew article series Sewing in general can be difficult to learn, there is just so much to know and learn. One of the most basic parts of sewing that all sewers must know, is how to sew a straight line on fabric. In this article, I will guide you through step by step how to sew a straight line on fabric!    1. The type of fabric you use matters. As mentioned in the previous 'unit', the type of fabric that you are using is important. Each fabric type has different needs, some are quite similar where others are very different. Different fabrics might require different-sized needles, different presser feet, different threads, etc. For the sake of this article, I will guide you through sewing on quilting cotton. ...

 This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Are you interested in learning how to sew? This article is the fourth 'unit' in the learning to sew article series. Follow along, let's learn how to use your sewing machine together! Recommended read:  Learning to sew article series Here are some of the main topics that you’ll want to know about fabric, that you’ll need to know to sew on fabric.    - There are different types of fabric  You most likely know that there are tons of different types of fabrics, from denim in jeans to polyester in dry-fit shirts.  The most common fabric used for sewing is cotton, it is probably one of the easiest materials to sew with too! Even just saying “cotton” fabric is quite vague because there are a few different types of cotton fabric, for example, quilting cotton and cotton jersey fabric.  Quilting cotton: 100% cotton, has a plain weave and often keeps its shape after being washed. It is the most common type of...

 This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Are you interested in learning how to sew? This article is the third 'unit' in the learning to sew article series. Follow along, let's learn how to use your sewing machine together! Recommended read:  Learning to sew article series Onto sewing the paper! Here’s what you’ll need:    - Sewing machine     - Lined paper     - Pen    - Sewing needle    - Presser foot “J”    - Thread    - A prepped machine     1. Place the paper under the presser foot, place it so once you sew you can sew along one of the lines, and lower the presser foot. To do this, bring the presser foot lever down.     2. To start your needle in the correct place, turn the handwheel. Turn it towards you, never the other way, until the needle is in the paper. Either depress the foot controller with your foot or click the start/stop button to start. ...