MUST READ: 37 Life-Changing Sewing Hacks

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36. Use a Bodkin to Easily Insert Elastic Into a Casing

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37. How To Make Invisible Zippers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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5. How To Make The Waist Bigger on Jeans

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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.

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