I have a degree in fashion design, and am currently teaching a sewing class.  I have gathered a lot of great info on the web for my class.  If only they had great info like this when I started to learn (pre-internet)!  Below is the best I have found.  Be sure to also check out our free online sewing class, sewing ideals on our pinterest page, beginning sewing tutorials,  and our sewing videos page.  Happy Sewing!

Tips and Tricks

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Sewing Techniques

Seam Finishes
Tutorials for almost every seam finish I can think of

How to sew a fagoted seam (hand sewn)

Bias tape
Understanding Bias and Bias Tape Buttons and Buttonholes

No-Waste Bias Tape

Which is then used to add neat borders to hems.

How to make and apply bias tape 

Piping
How to sew piping into a seam
How to make your own piping

Zippers

Add a Zipper to a Skirt

Fun video from Threadbanger.

Sewing in a Zipper

Very clear and essential how-to.

Zipper Tutorial

Another handy walkthrough.

Exposed Zippers

Perfect for more 'rough' and urban styles.

Sew an invisible zipper with facings

Invisible Zippers

Hidden zips are ideal for use in clothes.

Ruffle, Pleats, Gathering, and Tucks

UK University pdf on tucks, gathering, darts, ease, pleats, shirring 

Gathering Tutorial

Smocked Ruffle Tutorial 

Shirring Tutorial

Adding Ruffles

How to sew frilly ruffles onto clothes.

Ruffles & Pleats

Different ways to sew ruffles and pleats.

Making Pleats

How to create box and inverted pleats.

Box Pleat tutorial
Pintuck Pleats

Corded pintuck

          Make tucks with a twin needle, embroidery floss, and a pintuck foot

Sew Tiny Pintucks

A nice detail to add to clothing 

Buttonholes
Opening Up a Buttonhole 

Bound Buttonhole Tutorial

Sleeves

How to finish a sleeveless top without facings

How to finish a sleeveless top with bias tape


Easiest way to put in a sleeve (non conventional and way better)

How to Attach a Sleeve

Easy Sleeves

How to attach sleeves to the main body.

Puff Sleeves 1

Tutorial for sewing gathered sleeves.

Puff Sleeves 2

How to sew puffed up sleeves.

Shorten Sleeves

Making a long sleeved top into a short sleeved top.

Pockets

Welted Pockets

More advanced pockets for a tailored look.

Pocket Tutorials Galore!

The best place to learn how to do many types of pocket.

Darts

Sewing Darts in a Skirt

Where to place darts in a skirt to fit it to the body.

Double Pointed Darts

How to fit a shirt to the body.

The Role of Darts

What darts are for when used in fitted clothing.

Natural Looking Bust Darts

Curved, not pointed, darts for a natural look.

 

Understitching

 

Understitching Tutorial

          Lots of great pics  

 

Stay Stitching 

Tilly and the Buttons: Stay Stitching

 

Topstitching

Topstitching tutorial

Threads Mag: tips for better topstiching

topstitching pdf

tools for topstitching

Clipping and Trimming

pdf on how to work with bulk (clipping and trimming)

 

Princess Seams

PDF on changing darts to Princess Seams

Change Darts into Princess Seams

A useful tutorial if you prefer the look of princess seams.

Perfect Curved Seams

Good technique to know to improve your sewing.

 

Shirring and Smocking

Smocking Detail

How to go about adding lovely smocking embroidery to a dress.

Shirring How-To

How to sew with elastic. 

Cuffs

Buttoned Shirt Cuff

Button down shirt cuff with placket.

Placket Cuff

Professional cuff style. 

 

Attaching Linings

Replacing the Lining

How to replace the lining in a coat.

Re-lining a Coat

Another tutorial on replacing coat lining.

 

Fly Fronts

Sewing a fly front tutorial

Snaps

Sewing on Snaps

Attaching snap fastenings to clothes.

 

Patches

Elbow Patches

How to add cool patches to the elbows of clothes.

 

Inserts and Yokes

Basket Weave insert tutorial

How to add a lace yoke

 

Hemming

How to sew a blind hem

How to make a scalloped hem

Hemstitching

Belts

How to make a fabric covered belt

 

Collars

Collar Tutorials

Lots of how-tos for collars on tops.

Reading, Altering, and Making Patterns

How to Make a Pattern

Using existing clothes you have.

Sewing Videos

Different steps of clothes making including pattern cutting.

Patterns Demystified!

All you need to know about the info and markings found on patterns.

Making Your Own Pattern

How to draw out your own pattern on wrapping paper.

DIY Pattern Weights

Make your own easy weights to hold down your pattern pieces.

Easy Pattern Grading

The 'quick and dirty' method!

How to Make a Pattern 
How to Add Seam Allowance: Use just pencils for this clever trick.
How to Draft a Facing



Make Your Tags

Skirt and Dress Patterns

A-Line Skirt Walkthrough

Process from pattern to finished skirt.

Yoked Skirt

Instructions for a gathered skirt.

Skirt Pattern Drafting

Useful step-by-step stages.

Adding a Pleat

A back pleat for more ease of movement.

Dress Heart Cut-Out

Video showing how to add a heart shape cut-out to a dress.

Kasia Skirt

Free pencil skirt pattern which is one of my faves.

How to Make the Perfect Dress

A guide to getting the best dress, with links to free patterns.

Summer Skirt

With deep pockets.

Gathered Skirt

Fashionable skirt which is easy to make.

Easy Full Skirt

Straightforward, pretty skirt.

Coffee Date Dress

A very popular download.

One Seam Skirt

Which can be made in just 30 minutes.

Pleated Skirt

A rough guide to making a cute skirt.

Make a Pencil Skirt

How to plan and make this skirt from scratch.

Paper Bag Dress

Download the pattern for this paper bag ensemble dress.

Easy & Elegant Dress

Very easy dress for beginners.

1 Hour Dress

Basic but pretty asymmetrical dress tutorial.

Floaty Dress

Light and baggy dress with a gathered waist.

Dragon Dress

Tutorial for a really gorgeous dress.

Yoga Skirt

Comfy skirt for toddlers, kids or women.

Simple Paper Bag Skirt

Super easy paper bag (gathered) waist skirt.

Elle Apparel Tutorials

Beautiful clothing how-tos including a pretty lace skirt.

Bubble Skirt

Cute little bubble skirt with an elasticated bottom.

Pencil Skirt

With a walk through of pattern drafting.

Pleated Skirt

Tutorial for a basic skirt with pleats all the way around.

Miranda Skirt

Very pretty pleated skirt.

Pleated Plaid Skirt

Schoolgirl style skirt, ideal for Winter.

DIY Circle Skirts

Full circle skirts are probably the simplest of all skirts.

Socialite Skirt

Lovely everyday skirt which is simple to make.

Maxi Dress

Simple, long-length strapless dress.

The Picnic Dress

Fun, flirty and flattering design.

Candy Sundress

Sweet silk dress with a lovely scalloped neckline.

Chalk Lines Skirt

Smart and professional skirt with white line design.

Raspberry Ripple Dress

Gorgeous layered lace dress

The Peggy Skirt

Cute pleated skirt inspired by Mad Men.

Scalloped Fabric

How to applique very pretty scallops on a skirt.

Other Women's Clothing Tutorials

Women's Clothing Tips

Loads of great tips and patterns.

101 Sewing Tutorials for Summer

 

 Dressmaking Tutorials

Tips and tutorials for clothes making and altering.

Ruffle Smock Top

A summery top with pleats.

Floaty Tunic

Very simple design but looks lovely.

Beginner's Blouse

Feminine floaty blouse with an easy how-to.

Ruffled Blouse

Adorable blouse for many different occasions.

Hoodie

They're easier to make than you might think.

Men's Shirt to Women's Cap Sleeve Top

Tutorial for refashioning a men's shirt.

Costume Corset

Made with recycled denim.

Cinching Corset

Using recycled plastic for boning.

Make a Corset Pattern

How to work out the measurements yourself.

Corset Assembly

With steel boning.

Swimming Costume Pattern

Free Burdastyle pattern in a lovely style.

Cuffed Shorts

Tutorial on how to sew cuffs on shorts.

Maternity Sewing Roundup

Massive list of clothing how-tos for maternity wear.

One-Piece Swimsuit

Guide to make your own swimming costume.

Corset for the Business Professional

Smart and flattering corset for outerwear.

Slouch Fit T-Shirt

A casual workout tee with cuff sleeves.

 

Sewing Coats & Jackets

Women's Raincoat

With free printable patterns.

Eva Blazer

Medium length jacket design.

Men's Suit Jacket

Pattern pieces plus instructions.

Stylish Men's Jacket

A pattern for a classic jacket.

Raincoat Walkthrough

The stages of creating a coat from scratch.

Reversible Coat

Draft and sew a custom fit coat.

Coat Sewing Secrets

A couple of tips to make coat sewing easier.

Various Jacket Tutorials

Including sleeve vent and collar how-tos.

 

Pant Patterns

Pajama Pants

How to sew your own PJ pants.

Pajama Pants

These look really cozy when made from fleece.

Ella Pants

Smart trousers for women.

12 Tutorials

From yoga pants to boys cropped pants.

Easy Breezy Pants

Wide-leg women's wrap pants.

Drawstring Pants

Great for lazing around in.

Pants Fitting Basics

Excellent tips on fitting pants to your shape perfectly.

DIY Silk Trousers

How to turn a large silk scarf into trousers or shorts.

 

Lingerie Patterns and Tutorials

Bra & Lingerie Patterns

Free to download from Burdastyle.

Bra Making Class

Lots of different steps showing the bra construction.

Make a Breast Form

To make it easier to create a custom bra for yourself.

Reverse Engineering a Bra

Make a bra pattern from a bra you already own.

Bra Making Info

Background details before you start.

More Bra Making Info

Things to know about different materials needed.

How to make a Bra

An in-depth series of fab tutorials.

Bra Instructables

Full instructions for making your own bra.

Briefs 'n' Boxers

Plenty of tutorials for cute undies.

Madeleine Mini Bloomers

Super cute vintage-style knickers.

Make Your Own Panties

How to turn a t-shirt into cute knickers.

Pants Tutorial

Using an existing pair you own i.e. the easy way!

70 Free Lingerie Patterns

Amazing collection of how-tos for every type of lingerie.

Silky Tap Pants

Pretty shorts for wearing at night or under your skirt.