Top 10 Sewing Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them!)

Are you making any of these 10 common beginner sewing mistakes? Today, I’ll walk you through the most frequent sewing errors I see from new sewists. Stick around to the very end, where I sew a “bad” example, making all of these mistakes in one go — and then show you how to clean it up and do it better. From poorly matched thread to wonky hems and giant backtacks, I’ll show you what to avoid and, most importantly, how to fix it. It’s a fun and helpful way to see just how much impact these little details can make!
Whether you're just learning to sew or you want to brush up on your technique, this video is packed with sewing tips for beginners, sewing do's and don'ts, and practical advice to help you sew like a pro.
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🎬 Video Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:34 #1 Poorly Matched Thread
4:22 #2 Not Sewing Straight
6:13 #3 Sewing Large Backtacks
7:34 #4 Not Finishing Edges Nicely
11:51 #5 Not Fixing Mistakes
13:33 #6 Not Finishing As You Go
14:42 #7 Seams Not Matching
17:37 #8 Not Trying it On
19:05 #9 Poorly Sewn Hems
22:26 #10 Not Finishing Properly
23:26 Putting it all together: Bad Example!
25:35 How to do better!

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