Today I'm answering the most common questions I get from sewing beginners! For a comprehensive guide, check out my Learn to Sew series: Time Stamps (1:07) Where and how do I start learning to sew? (3:21) How big of a project should I start with? (4:19) Recommended beginner projects (5:52) What sewing machine and tools should I get? (7:57) Do I need an overlocker/serger? (10:06) Tips for sergers and finishing raw edges (15:50) Which fabrics should I use? (17:57) How much fabric should I buy for different projects? (21:25) Where should I source fabric, especially on a budget? (24:27) How (and when) should I clean and service my machine? (27:48) Advice on troubleshooting sewing machine problems (29:15) How do I read a sewing pattern? (29:52) How can I be more precise in cutting fabric? (31:53) How can I cut a straight line? (32:51) How can I self-draft clothes without a pattern? (34:01) How do I gain confidence to wear the garments I’ve sewn? (35:46) How do I get back into sewing after taking a break or feeling uninspired? (36:40) How should I store my patterns and scraps? (39:07) Do you have any regrets about past projects? (39:49) What do I do if a project doesn’t go to plan? (42:20) How do I keep my wardrobe from getting out of control? (45:19) How do I continue a project when I lose motivation? (45:54) How can I manage my frustration/anger when sewing? (47:36) How to learn professional patternmaking and/or start a business? Recommended Beginner Patterns: Ginger Tie Top - Jill Wrap Skirt - Collage Gather Top - All Well Box Top - Honeygirl Tee - Or any of my patterns (all rated confident beginner): Tools we talked about in this video: Brother CS5055 - Rotary Cutter - Cutting Mat - Straight Edge - Other favorite sewing tools: Fabric sources we talked about in this video: Blackbird Fabrics - Fluid + Drape - ?ref=sydney_graham The Fabric Store - A few sewing people I love to follow for inspo: (honestly just scroll through my following tab on ig it's soooo hard to only pick a few here) Join the Sewing Besties Discord group: Tag me in your makes - I would loooove to see what you're working on! @hisydgraham