Beginners tips for sewing. awesome tutorials and explains things well.like what selvage and bias is.

Sewing Machine Needle Sizes Understanding the numbers associated with sewing machine Needles will help you make the correct choice and possibly solve machine problems. - My DIY Tips

"Terry-Cloth Bathroom Caddy - Clear off bathroom countertops by storing toiletries in a hanging organizer. To make one, just stitch a few seams in a hand towel.

Button-Up Window Shade. This simple shade is quickly and easily sewn and can be raised to two heights to let in varying amounts of light.See the "Button-Up Window Shade" in our Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners gallery

Home Technology: Sewing Machine Basics - Martha Stewart

This easy knife-edge pillow can be made in two basic styles: with a cover sewn closed by hand, or with a button closure in the back that allows the pillowcase to be removed for laundering.

Double Turn Clean Finish Corner for napkins

Understanding Thread Tension: Tension devices and proper threading ~ VERY helpful. Learn how to use the tension devices on your sewing machine and how to thread for proper tension.

3 Different hand stitches - slip stitch, backstitch and running stitch

A tutorial on how to make a mitered corner. Thanks Design Sponge

How to make a fake surge seem on your clothes with a regular sewing machine.

my machine.Brother Sewing Machine - Getting Started & How to thread the bobbin, upper & lower needle.

website w/good tips - sewing for beginners - direct link to post on top 10 sewing materials you need

how to sew a straight seam ... super super easy, but I need this explained to me like I'm 3.

Perfect hem line - draw a line on card stock, 1 inch in from edge of card stock. Place the card stock on fabric, with line parallel to fabric edge. Fold fabric over card stock, aligning fabric edge with line; press with an iron.