My first sewing machine had 197 built-in stitches, a touchscreen, and a price tag that made me wince, and I used exactly four of those stitches in the first six months. Meanwhile a friend started… 

I spent almost $400 on my first sewing machine because a salesperson told me more stitches meant more value, and I believed her. It sat in a closet for three months because half the buttons… 

If you want to learn to sew but have no idea where to start, this guide is for you. It covers everything a beginner needs to know about sewing, from the basic tools to hand… 

You bought a sewing machine, maybe even some fabric, and then sat there staring at a pattern that looked like it was written in another language. Most people who want to sew their own clothes…