How to start and finish sewing with Wendy Ward

The first tutorial in our 'A Beginner's Guide to Sewing' playlist with Wendy Ward, this video takes you through the basics of starting and finishing sewing with a machine, including how to use the tension setting and how to use the seam guides to ensure straight and accurate sewing. Wendy is author of new book, 'A Beginner's Guide to Making Skirts' and owner of the MiY Sewing Workshop in Brighton. This video covers some of beginner's sewing machine basics that often aren't included in manuals, and Wendy gives you some of her all-important top tips to help you when first learning how to sew.

Fancy making your own clothes? Skirts are a brilliant place to start and Wendy's new book, 'A Beginner's Guide to Making Skirts', is full of simple patterns and helpful techniques. Find out more or order a copy here: rylandpeters.com/a-beginners-guide-to-making-sk…
Visit Wendy's blog and find out about her sewing classes here: wendyward.wordpress.com/

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