MUST READ: 37 Life-Changing Sewing Hacks

Want to improve your sewing game and make DIY sewing projects easier? Learn these cool sewing hacks from the pros and go from beginner to expert seamstress in no time. Shortcuts and tips you will wish you had learned long ago, learn these sewing hacks to start sewing smarter and faster. From pattern tips to needle threading to sewing tool tips to measuring shortcuts, we have some sewing tips for all. When I first learned how to sew, it seemed like everything took forever to do - and it did! When it comes to sewing tips for beginners, I highly recommend you learn a few of these time-saving hacks before you work on too many projects. They definitely helped speed things up for me and boosted my confidence, too. With a few nifty tricks, you'll soon feel like a pro, and your sewing projects will look nicer, too! Best Sewing Hacks and Tips 1. Needle Threading Secret andreasnotebook I just love time saving DIY shortcuts like this. It always seems I have the most trouble threading a needle at the last minute, too, when I need it most. Too many times I have realized when it is time to walk out the door that I have a loose button or hem. Use hairspray to make needle threading simple. Check out the tutorial to learn how. 2. No More Stubborn Straight Pins makeit-loveit Who would have thought a bar of soap was an amazing sewing secret? Certainly not me! Try this sewing hack to keep your pins in order and ready for your next project. 3. Unbelievably Easy Sewing Hack With A Rubber Band diyjoy I can't believe I never thought of this sewing trick myself. Use a rubber band to keep your sewing machine paddle from slipping. This little sewing hack is one of the simplest, and in my opinion, best tips I can share. This tip for a sewing machine has saved so much time and frustration. 4. Gather The Easy Way raegunramblings If you've tried to learn how to gather fabric and given up in frustration because everything is uneven, try this sewing hack for gathering fabric the easy way. The threads won't snag or come out the wrong way. 5. How To Make The Waist Bigger on Jeans ehow This sewing tip is so easy for making pants or jeans a little bit bigger ! Another easy sewing hack I wish I had known long ago. Instead of throwing out jeans that are too small in the waist, try this easy sewing hack to adjust the waistband size. 6. Cutting Tables With Measuring Tape mellysews 7. Find Fabric Grainline the Easy Way ColletteHQ It is important to find the grainline so things fit right. Unless your pattern specifies otherwise, your pattern pieces need to be be cut on the lengthwise grain. Make sure your fabric drapes properly by finding the grain - use this method to quickly test one corner by pulling a thread. 8. Sewing Tip Keeps Buttons From Falling Off MacGuyverisms Losing your buttons? Use a drop of clear nail polish to keep threads together and buttons on longer. I love using this on clothes that get extra use - perfect for baby clothes, too! This is such an easy way to keep buttons in place - so smart! 9. Use 2 Pencils when Tracing Sewing Patterns sewmccool 10. Pin Sharpening Pin Cushion craftypod I think this is probably my favorite sewing tip ever, and it is one I never would have thought of. Brilliant and simple, just stuff a pin cushion with steel wool to keep pins sharp. Here are all the sewing hacks below in one YouTube video, watch and learn. Then, check out the links to the tutorials in this article for all the specifics. 11. How to Fix Your Drawstring and Never Lose it Again mabeyshemadeit 12. Serger Sewing Tip Tuck Your Tail In thesewingloftblog 13. Helpful Tip on How to Store and Organize Your Buttons mellysews 14. How to sharpen scissors and other sewing tools so-sew-easy 15. Sewing Tip: Pin The Button Hole simplesimonandco 16. How to Cut Fabric Perfectly allfreesewing Love DIY Crafts? Follow me on Pinterest for more cool ideas! 17. How to Shorten or Lengthen a Pattern burdastyle 18. TrueGrips Non-slip pads for rulers so-sew-easy 19. How to Understand The Walking Foot seasonedhomemaker 20. The Secret to Hemming Curved Edges mabeyshemadeit 21. How to Use Elastic Thread rufflesandstuff 22. Add Any Trim to a Seam Without Pins gotosew 23. Finish Seams Without a Serger seasonedhomemaker 24. How To Sew Bias Tape The Proper Way danamadeit 25. Use Mini Clothespins when Sewing Bindings and Piping positivelysplendid 26. Trim Edges Of Your Corner Seams Before Turning Inside Out keyka 27. Use A Plastic Grocery Bag as Stabilizer when Sewing Fluffy Cloth threadsmagazine 28. Thread Cone Holder Hack patsloan 29. Using the Double Needle Without The 2nd Spool Holder makeit-loveit 30. Helpful Hacks on Understanding Sewing Machine Stitches crazylittleprojects 31. The Best Way Installing A Basic Zipper makeit-loveit 32. Use A Pegboard To Organize A Sewing Room sewcaroline 33. 5 Tips For Better Darts indiesew 34. Use a Sewing Machine to Sew Knit Fabric andreasnotebook 35. File and Organize your Fabric thinkingcloset 36. Use a Bodkin to Easily Insert Elastic Into a Casing thesewingloftblog 37. How To Make Invisible Zippers burdastyle Want to improve your sewing game and make DIY sewing projects easier? Learn these cool sewing hacks from the pros and go from beginner to expert seamstress in no time. Shortcuts and tips you will wish you had learned long ago, learn these sewing hacks to start sewing smarter and faster. From pattern tips to needle threading to sewing tool tips to measuring shortcuts, we have some sewing tips for all. Best Sewing Hacks and Tips 1. Needle Threading Secret andreasnotebook I just love time saving DIY shortcuts like this. It always seems I have the most trouble threading a needle at the last minute, too, when I need it most. Too many times I have realized when it is time to walk out the door that I have a loose button or hem. Use hairspray to make needle threading simple. Check out the tutorial to learn how. 2. No More Stubborn Straight Pins makeit-loveit Who would have thought a bar of soap was an amazing sewing secret? Certainly not me! Try this sewing hack to keep your pins in order and ready for your next project. 3. Unbelievably Easy Sewing Hack With A Rubber Band diyjoy I can't believe I never thought of this sewing trick myself. Use a rubber band to keep your sewing machine paddle from slipping. This little sewing hack is one of the simplest, and in my opinion, best tips I can share. 4. Gather The Easy Way raegunramblings 5. How To Make The Waist Bigger on Jeans ehow This is so easy! Another sewing tip I wish I had known long ago. Instead of throwing out jeans that are too small in the waist, try this easy sewing hack to adjust the waistband size. 6. Cutting Tables With Measuring Tape mellysews 7. Find Fabric Grainline the Easy Way ColletteHQ It is important to find the grainline so things fit right. Unless your pattern specifies otherwise, your pattern pieces need to be be cut on the lengthwise grain. Make sure your fabric drapes properly by finding the grain - use this method to quickly test one corner by pulling a thread. 8. Serger Sewing Tip Tuck Your Tail In thesewingloftblog 9. Keep buttons on longer MacGuyverisms Losing your buttons? Use a drop of clear nail polish to keep threads together and buttons on longer. I love using this on clothes which get extra use - perfect for baby clothes, too! 10. Use 2 Pencils when Tracing Ottobre Patterns sewmccool 11. Pin Sharpening Pin Cushion craftypod 12. How to Fix Your Drawstring and Never Lose it Again mabeyshemadeit 13. Helpful Tip on How to Store and Organize Your Buttons mellysews 14. How to sharpen scissors and other sewing tools so-sew-easy 15. Sewing Tip: Pin The Button Hole simplesimonandco 16. How to Cut Fabric Perfectly allfreesewing Love DIY Crafts? Follow me on Pinterest for more cool ideas! 17. How to Shorten or Lengthen a Pattern burdastyle 18. TrueGrips Non-slip pads for rulers so-sew-easy 19. How to Understand The Walking Foot seasonedhomemaker 20. The Secret to Hemming Curved Edges mabeyshemadeit 21. How to Use Elastic Thread rufflesandstuff 22. Add Any Trim to a Seam Without Pins gotosew 23. Finish Seams Without a Serger seasonedhomemaker 24. How To Sew Bias Tape The Proper Way danamadeit 25. Use Mini Clothespins when Sewing Bindings and Piping positivelysplendid 26. Trim Edges Of Your Corner Seams Before Turning Inside Out keyka 27. Use A Plastic Grocery Bag as Stabilizer when Sewing Fluffy Cloth threadsmagazine 28. Thread Cone Holder Hack patsloan 29. Using the Double Needle Without The 2nd Spool Holder makeit-loveit 30. Helpful Hacks on Understanding Sewing Machine Stitches crazylittleprojects 31. The Best Way Installing A Basic Zipper makeit-loveit 32. Use A Pegboard To Organize A Sewing Room sewcaroline 33. 5 Tips For Better Darts indiesew 34. Use a Sewing Machine to Sew Knit Fabric andreasnotebook 35. File and Organize your Fabric thinkingcloset 36. Use a Bodkin to Easily Insert Elastic Into a Casing thesewingloftblog 37. How To Make Invisible Zippers burdastyle