The 10 Most Powerful Sewing Rules I've Ever Learned

Want to design and create a summer wardrobe with us? Sign up for Design Your Wardrobe this week before it closes: https://www.seamwork.com/online-sewing-classes/sew-a-capsule-wardrobe-class?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=dyw&utm_content=april-30 And if you want to expand your skills and make clothes that look truly polished, watch this video next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaQ1Wg2PcpI&t=17s In today’s video, I’m sharing the 10 tried-and-true rules that have made me a better sewist. I’ve learned all of these lessons the hard way over nearly 30 years of sewing. Whether you’ve been sewing for 50 years or less than 1, these can help you improve your skills and (most importantly) ENJOY what you make. *Video Chapters* 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Rule #10: Alternate Easy and Challenging Projects 01:02 - Rule #9: Match Your Techniques to Your Fabric 01:43 - Rule #8: Use the Right Interfacing 02:21 - Rule #7: Create a Plan, But Leave Room to Improvise 03:32 - Rule #6: Use High-Quality Tools 04:15 - Rule #5: Work in Small Chunks 05:07 - Rule #4: Try It On As You Go 05:52 - Rule #3: Find Your Signature Fabrics 06:40 - Rule #2: Write Down What You Learn (And Share It) 07:24 - Rule #1: Learn Something New With Every Project *I think you’ll enjoy these videos:* ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaQ1Wg2PcpI&t=17s ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIegPXdwMYA ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGl0zUQ8AcM&t=25s ‼️ *YouTube subscribers get a 50% off LIFETIME discount when you join at:* https://www.seamwork.com/go/youtube50 ‼️ 🛍️ *FABRIC DEALS* 🛍️ Seamwork members save up to 20% at fabric shops worldwide: https://www.seamwork.com/deals *FREE DOWNLOADS* 🔗 Download FREE patterns: https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/free 🔗 Use this fitting journal to sew clothes that fit your body: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-fit-journal/ 🔗 Stay organized with this sewing planner: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-planner/ 🔗 Set up a sewing space that makes you feel relaxed and creative: https://promo.seamwork.com/sewing-spaces-guide/ *ABOUT US:* I’m Sarai, the founder of Seamwork, the community that helps you grow your sewing skills. Follow along as I create my dream wardrobe piece by piece – and reveal the best tips, tools, and techniques along the way. No matter what your skill level right now, I’ll show you that you can sew anything. *MORE FROM SEAMWORK:* 🔗 Join us here: http://www.seamwork.com 📰 Read the latest articles: https://www.seamwork.com/articles/ 🎧 Listen to the Seamwork Radio podcast: https://www.seamwork.com/podcast 🤳 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seamwork/ 🤳 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seamwork_video *GET TIPS BY EMAIL:* 📥 FREE! Join Snippets: https://getsnippets.com/ *SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:* ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/c/seamworkvideo