Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Tutorial Round Up
In this collection of sewing tutorials, tips, and techniques, you’ll learn The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew. My tips are also featured in the best-selling book by the same name. Think of my Absolute Easiest Way to Sew tutorials as building blocks for a solid foundation for future sewing endeavors. Much like constructing a home or even a sky-scraper, the solid foundation is arguably the most important element. I’ve rounded up my favorite sewing tutorials to share with you here today.
Watch The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew (Part One, Part Two and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy.
Absolute Easiest Way to Press Seams
Pressing is just as important as sewing! Sew, then press! Press each seam or construction detail before it is joined to another garment section. Read more on pressing various seam types here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Create Gathers
Gather round for these sewing techniques! I’ve collected 10 tips for gathering fabrics that will change the way you approach your next sewing project. Whether you’re working with thick cotton or lightweight sheers, there’s a technique for you! Tips #3, #5, and #7 are included in the online episode of the Sewing With Nancy TV show. My go-to favorite tip is #8. Learn the 10 easy tips here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Hem Anything!
If you’re stitching, there’s a good chance your project will have a hem. Nearly everything you sew has a hem—skirts, pants, sleeves, and home décor items such as curtains and table linens. By using a few simple hints, you can turn this time-consuming chore into a simple sewing task. Learn the easiest ways to hem anything, here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Finish Seams and Troubleshoot Tension
Sewing basics—that’s the feature of this blog posting. Adjusting the sewing machine’s tension, stitching basic knit or woven seams, and seam finishing options. You can’t get more basic than this! Dive in with the tension and troubleshooting lesson here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Apply an Invisible Zipper
I often hear the stitching community say they are afraid of zippers. Today, I’d like to demystify the invisible zipper. It’s one of the most useful zippers in garment/apparel and home décor sewing. The application is straightforward when you learn The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew! To seamlessly insert an invisible zipper into a seam—use this modified approach, attaching the facing before sewing the zipper. It’s a new approach and one of my absolute easiest sewing tips. Conquer zipper fears with this simple lesson!
Absolute Easiest Way to Sew a Lapped Zipper
A lapped zipper gives a tailored look. Only one line of stitching shows on the right side of the fabric. It’s easier to keep the stitching straight and to make sure the zipper teeth are completely covered. I prefer the lapped zipper for side openings and sometimes back openings. The secret is basting tape! See how to install a lapped zipper here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Stitch Elastic
I try to keep a pulse on what sewing, quilting, and embroidery topics you enjoy the most. For the past several years, The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Elastics is always in my top five viewed blog posts! So in case you haven’t used this technique before, I thought I’d let you in on this sewing secret, too. Find the absolute easiest way to sew elastic here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Collars
What if I told you: Collars are so easy to sew that even a first time stitcher will have success. Bold, I know, and that kind of assertive statement is out of character for me, but it’s true. You’ll be successfully sewing collars in the absolute easiest way. Learn how to create fantastic collars here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Pillow Corners
Pillows, collars, and cuffs are just a few of the areas where corners need to be sewn. Cast aside the traditional technique and incorporate the “absolute easiest way” to handle sewing corners.
A complete sewing tutorial to create the blue lattice pillow (shown below) can be found here. It includes an envelope pillow back and wrapped corners. This post focuses on the wrapped corners, which can be easily applied to any pillow project. Learn to create wrapped corners here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Mitered Pockets
Sew it simple. Sew to have fun. How? It’s rather straightforward after you learn The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew! Pockets are my focus for this blog tutorial. Clever use of household tape will give you the guide to sew the outright simplest mitered corners. Learn to sew mitered pockets here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Use PDF Sewing Patterns
One of the modern evolutions in sewing and quilting is digital or PDF patterns. Commercial and independent sewing pattern companies offer us instant access to our next creation. All we have to do is download, print, and tile the patterns. Sounds easy, right? It is! Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns here.
Absolute Easiest Way to Layout Sewing Patterns
Accurately laying out a sewing pattern is an essential part of constructing any project. A pattern guidesheet is like a GPS printout. It explains all the information you’ll need to get from the start of a project to the finish. Refer to the guidesheet as you sew. It will answer any of your questions. Learn how to read and arrange sewing pattern pieces on this blog post.
All my favorite sewing tips are in one book.
The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew chapters include:
- Sewing Notions
- Sewing Machine Confidence
- Serger Spotlight
- Patterns
- Fabric Facts
- Sewing Basics
- Beyond the Basics
Watch The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew (Part One, Part Two and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy online.
For a chance to win a copy of The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew DVD from Nancy’s Notions, please leave a comment below.
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Maga
I am so grateful that you are now making shows available on YouTube because I can’t get wpt.org to work any more and I look forward to watching the 3 episodes in this series. I use the collar technique that is also shown in Sewing A to Z all the time. Thank you for all your hard work trying to teach even old dogs like me new tricks 😀
Debbie Murphy
I started watching your show when my children were young. I was a beginner at that time. Watching the shows , getting your books, and practicing what you taught, made sewing so much easier. It gave me the confidence that I needed to begin to make clothing for my family. I was soon able to alter patterns so fitting was less of a problem. I even developed the confidence to sew with plaids. I soon moved on to making handbags. I want to thank you for this Nancy Zieman because now as I near retirement, I have some ideas of turning this sewing into a Ministry by making clothing and handbags to be sold and profits going into a Cause that I strongly believe in.
Carolyn
Love watching your shows and learning from you and your books. I am teaching daughter, daughter-in-law and my 6 year old granddaughter to sew this summer. This would be a wonderful tool to use.
Thank you for all you have given to the world of sewing!!!
BB Stirling
Always learn so much from Nancy!
Chris Dahl
Your resources are invaluable to so many sewers,. Sewing with Nancy t.v. show is what got me started sewing many years ago, and now I teach others to sew including children starting at age 6.. Thank you for all you do for the sewing industry.
Carol Maddox
Love your show and record it every time it is on
nancyB
I would love to own this book so that I can share the tips with HighSchool sewistas! Thanks for making your tips available!
Bertha Harvey
I love how Nancy makes me feel more confident in my sewing . I’ve tried her way of sewing zippers and wow what a difference. I hope I win your Absolute Easiest Way to Sew book.
Theresa Harvell
Use to watch your show all the time on TV, but I no longer get that channel. Always have such good advice and I always learn from watching you. Thank you!!
Nancy Zieman
Theresa, Sewing With Nancy is available on many channels: Check out this blog for options:
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/sewing-with-nancy/now-five-ways-to-watch-sewing-with-nancy/
Susan Spiers
What a great Book! Still have lots to learn-tips and tricks are always welcome-everything is easier if done right the first time! Thank you, Susan
Lynda Adair
I have referred to many of Mrs. Nancy’s books and videos over the years, to learn, refresh, and use new and old sewing techniques. These resources are great to review when I feel uneasy about a certain skill, and need a quick review. It has also helped me to sew it right the first time, which makes sewing great and fun!
Arlene Burger
This is the best episode yet! Love your tips. Thank you so much for sharing.
Judy
This book would be a very important resource to have! I have been sewing for many years but tips & ideas to help make the different processes easier are so welcome. I have been following Nancy for only a short time but have learned so much from her and will continue to watch and learn.
Debbie Zumbehl
I have watched your shows for a long time and have learned so much. Sewed when I was young at my grandmothers knee and also in 4 h. Sewing went by the wayside while raising a family. I am just now getting back into garment construction and quilting. Thank you for all the help you have given me learning new tricks.
Janet
My goodness! Where have I been all these years? And I just started to watch the first session! I sewed clothing and evening wear long before I began to quilt. Maybe I’ll even try sewing apparel again! Life “re-starts” after retirement!
Thank you, Nancy!
Anne Rowell
Wow what a great book, or should I say what another great book by Nancy. Will wait and see if I win his book before purchasing it, this will be a must have, we can all learn new tricks from each other and I am teaching my sister to sew and will definitely get this book for her, thanks Nancy and team
Linda
This book is on my wish list and is proof to me, a long-time sewing enthusiast, that you can definitely “teach and old dog new tricks!” I’m looking forward to trying these techniques in my projects. Fantastic!
Peggy McGough
I’ve be sewing for almost 55 years, and I am continually amazed to see that there are easier ways to do different construction steps. Just look at all the amazing sewing notions that are available. I just used the mini Wonder clamps yesterday………..so much easier than pins for these arthritic fingers!!!! Anything that can help me do a better job and easier too, is just what I need. Thank you.
BevM
Wow. The Absolutely Easiest book would be a great resource to use when I volunteer as a 4-H sewing leader.
Linda E in AZ
This book sounds like an excellent resource for everyone, no matter what their sewing level might be. I know there are a lot of tips in there that I could use.
Thanks!
Kathy
What great tips, and I appreciate your generosity in sharing these with the sewing community. We can always learn a better way to do things if we listen to others!
Sharon Thomsen
This book looks like a must have reference tool for someone who grew up sewing but may have forgotten a few things. I’m hoping to add this to my bookshelf soon! Thank you or the opportunity
Karen R
I too am a long time sewer but your quick methods are so much easier than the methods I learned so long ago. I would love to have a copy to pass along to my Grandaughter. Thank
you.
Patricia Gabriel
Sounds like a great book for my granddaughter. Of course, I will read it first. I will have to check you out on You Tube, never thought to look before.
rebecca dockery
Helpful information,easy to understand.
Betty
I love the way Nancy makes sewing and quilting easy enough for beginners. I learned to sew in a home economics class in middle school. My daughter was not so lucky. She was not presented with the opportunity to take Home Ec. in school and was taught by the prevailing culture that sewing was not cool. But my love of quilting peaked her interest and now she is 25 and avidly learning how to sew using you tube. She and I use the techniques we learn from watching Nancy on her show to help us be more creative. She likes garment sewing better. I favor quilting and machine embroidery. Fighting the prevailing culture has been hard but sewing is the common thread that keeps my daughter and me bound in love. Thanks Nancy for helping make it all easier.
Kat
Looks like a wonderful book filled with great tips!
Starla
I’m still learning and still need a virtual hand to hold onto, especially when it comes to zippers. Thank you for all your instruction!!
Edna Marks
Have sewed for many years but always looking for easier, quicker ways to do things.
Debra W
Nancy’s books always have a wealth of information. Would love this for my sewing library.
Donna Fecteau
Have been sewing and quilting for many years, but I’m self taught so I don’t always do things the easiest way. This book looks like it would be a great resource to have.
Judy Jones
Super tips! I would love to win the DVD
Carol
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful tips over the years. What a great book to have at your finger tips.
Karen
Just when I thought I knew everything, here you are with more tips! You are awesome. What a wonderful resource this is.
Gina M
Sounds ABSOLUTELY PERFECT… and I have an elastic waistband project waiting on my sewing to-do ‘pile.’ You have provided the incentive to do it. Love the little zipper foot pictured with the invisible zipper tutorial… looks like a ‘must have’ book for my sewing library.
Nancy Glisson
I love the way you always come up with easier ways to sew!
Carmela Gonzalez-Shalaby
Watching your shows inspired me to take up sewing. It looked so easy and logical. That was many years ago and I still love watching you on TV. Sometimes I just watch to relax and feel my place in the world!
Judy G
I already have this book and DVD and it is a great reference for sewing tips and tricks. One of my better purchases!
Arlene Aughey
I have been sewing for many years, but I know for sure there is always more to learn!
Kat
After years of no time to sew, in retirement, I have found a desire to start again. Your tips not only motivate but also refine with ease so many techniques I use to struggle with.
Thanks so much.
Patty Sack
This looks like a good reference tool to have in your sewing library!
Nell
I learn something new every time I watch your show or read your blog—and I’ve been sewing, mending and quilting for many years!
Kathryn E
I inherited a whole collection of Sewing with Nancy books from my mother-in-law. I love them all. This book with be a fabulous addition to the collection. I could really use the updated techniques. Thanks.
Lori
You are inspirational and every time I come this this website, I have more to learn! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Jane murriner
I would love to win this book. I need all the help I can get. Love to watch your shows whenever I know you are going to be on.
Zohra S Arastu
I have recorded all your shows on VHS but now that VCRs are outdated I felt lost. Thank you for all your shows available online which I refer to very often. This book and DVD would be a great tool for teaching my grand children to sew.
Grapenutquilter
The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew DVD is just what I need! All the tips/tricks in one place!
Judy M
I love tips, can’t get enough, I go to the local book sales and when I see Nancy’s books, I try to be the first to grab to add to my collection, thanks Nancy!!
Mary Calligan
Love the way you treat us all as equals in sewing, even tho’ I’m wanting to improve and update my sewing skills. Your book seems to do all that. Will tell my daughter about my birthday wish.
Nimble Fingers
Cyrena Gibson
Boy could I ever use this book!
Eileen Girens, WI
I love to sew and sincerely could use this book. Have some of your other books and this would be a welcomed addition.
MonicaAD
Such wonderful tips as always … FIESTA 🙂
Bonnye
We all can use sewing tips. I have learned so much from you. Thanks for making my projects easier. This book would be great for teaching my grandchildren how to sew.
Nancy
Thank you for sharing these great tips and this wonderful giveaway!!
Gail Beam
I love all of your tips and tricks and learn something new every time I watch one of your video tutorials or read one of your books. Everyone forgets some tricks that they have learned if they do not use them for awhile and your videos and books are references that every sewer needs. Would love to win this book and DVD.
Sue Raddatz
After 40 years away from sewing, I’m retired and would like to reacquaint myself and outright learn the sewing techniques of today. Your “Easiest” DVD and tutorial book would be most welcomed in helping me. Thank you for the opportunity.
Estela Brucker
This is a very wonderful book.
Joyce
I have learned so much from you! You have so many amazing tutorials and tips. Thank you!!
Karen
Your sewing tutorial on inserting invisible zippers really saved me much frustration. I sewed a party dress for my daughter-in-law that had boning also and sheer fabric on top with a solid semi-slippery fabric underneath, which was my first attempt at a project such as this. Thank you! I enjoy your teaching style that simplifies complex skills also.
Linda Janovitz
This is a great book !! Everyone can use this for that reminder of “How To” or for the beginner to sewing.
tina
Looks like this would be very helpful to me, thank you Nancy for all your hard work ad dedication.
Laura
This book sounds great. It would be a wonderful addition to any sewers book collection.
Thanks for all your help for sewers.
Noreen
I love tips that make life easier! And sewing can have frustrating moments. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas – this book looks really helpful!
Beverly
I learned to sew on an old treadle machine at age 9 and for more than 50 years I made clothing and décor items, then started quilting when I retired. I love learning better ways of doing things I enjoy doing and this book sounds wonderful!
Joyce
Nancy’s tutorials are the best! I do more quilting now than garment sewing so I am always coming back to Sewing with Nancy to refresh my memory on garment sewing techniques.
Carol
This book would be a wonderful reference for me. Any sewing advice is always useful and we all know Nancy’s tips are the best!
Diane Pigman
I’ve been a fan since our 4 children were young, and now I’m a grandmother of 8, and still finding more tips and treasures to use from the PBS shows in addition to the blogs. I faithfully search through each catalog since new helpful tools etc keep my hobby exciting. Thanks for helping to keep life fun!
Chris
I always learn a lot from watching and reading your books and shows.
Mary Scuderi
I really need this book!
Jennifer Reinke
As with my first sewing book…many, MANY moons ago… I thank you for giving us inspiration and a go-to reference for many of our asked questions. This would be great source of information for my Daughter who would love to start “creating”.
Patti
I have been a fan of Nancy for many years and still enjoy watching her show and videos. I would love to add this book to my collection. I have several of her other books.
Ilana
As I’m sewing I often think there must be an easier way to do this. I’m sure this book has all the answers I need.
EllenB
The best tip I learned from you (several years ago!) is to stitch to the ends of the seams, instead of pivoting, to attach a piece such as a collar, then trimming diagonally. Makes such a smooth join. Thanks for all the great tips !techniques
Lorri
Thank you for all your helpful hints. It makes sewing more enjoyable when it’s a little easier to do.
Linda Rupe
I think these are my favorites of all of your tips/trick/ideas! I love the Sewing With Confidence books and your pivot and slide fitting techniques are THE BEST but Absolute Easiest is most often the way to go!
Virginia Anderton
Having sewn for over fiifty years, mostly self taught, I have watched a number of your videos describing easy ways of doing things. Some I actually figured out on my own over the tears but you are never too old to learn new tricks. As I get older I also find I want quicker, easier and better ways to do some of the simpler things and you cover all bases.
Ann Andrews
I thoroughly enjoy reading sewing tips. Sewing many years doesn’t mean I can’t learn new ways. Thank you.
Vicky
Thank you for offering your expertise is written form! I am fairly new to sewing and find your instructions most helpful. You are my #1 “go-to” for sewing “how-to’s!”
JudyS
I have 4 grand girls learning to sew. So nice to have this great resource.
Ruth A. Pray
I have an old sewing book. This one makes sewing things a little faster and saves time. This book would come in handy!!!
Marsha Lawrence
I love shortcuts that don’t compromise quality. That’s why I keep watching and sharing your videos again and again.
Debra Blake
I’ve been sewing for 25+ years and am always looking for faster and easier ways to sew! Thank you for sharing your wonderful expertise!
Kellie McKinney
Nancy has been my inspiration for so many years. I watched her, entranced for many years. As I grew older, I wanted more and more to try the things she did. Now, I can’t get her on TV anymore but thanks to the internet, I can always find her to help me, or try something new. Thank you Nancy, you are truly my inspiration.
Amber
Honestly didn’t realize “pressing” was different than “ironing”. Already learning. Looks like a great book!
Mitzey
This looks like just what I need. I am new to sewing and humble along with projects. If this book answers those questions that come up from time to time it would be great.
Becky Gilliam
Thank you for the chance to win. I have been teaching my grands to make quilts. Now granddaughter is interested in learning to design and sew garments. I did not know this resource was available. One of my first quilts (many years ago) was an “easier method” Rob Peter to Pay Paul by Nancy.
Michelle Owens
Thank you for all of the tips and tricks! I taught myself to sew by watching “Sewing with Nancy”. I’m no sewist by any means and still consider myself a “confident beginner”. Not knowing many of the tips and tricks, I avoid sewing anything that takes me out of my comfort zone. I am determined that this year will be the year I make a wardrobe capsule for myself and my grand-littles.
Bahia Abrahams
This is an absolute awesome Tutorial Handbook to have for beginners. Would really love a copy !
Shana
These tips are wonderful! Thank you for sharing them!
Fran
Wonderful easy ways to accomplish our everyday tasks. The pictures are also helpful. Thank you for sharing material from the book, a very unusual thing for one who is selling information in book form.
Donna Lee
I’m looking forward to watching all the links, but I know I will want to have the book for reference and to use teaching my grandchildren to sew! Thank you!
Melissa
WOW!!!So much information in one book!!! Would love to own a copy of it to add to my sewing reference bookcase.
Ed matos
I enjoy watching your show. You give great tips and advice. Your projects are great and practical. I would love to win this, it will be like having you as a resource at any time. Thanks for all that you do to keep this art form alive
Judi G
I have sewn since I was 13. But the best “Nancy Z
Shortcut I learn from one of her shows was how to do a set-in sleeve by pulling the bobbin thread to the top of the fabric. Then pull both top and bobbin thread out enoughq to zigzag over both threads, the gather in to set the sleeve before sewing. I probably saw the shortcut in the 70’s/80s, I cannot tell you the time (& frustration) it has saved me. Thanks, NANCY. QQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Pam.
Nancy teaches skills that come from highly skilled experience and excellence in teaching.
Adrienne Jones
I learned to see while in high school. I have not done any sewing since my 38 yr old son was small. Work, school activities, scouts, school athletics, & life in general. I have recently retired & joined my local Home Ext where I live in NC. My granddaughter is 11 & over the summer we attended several beginner classes. I am having to learn all over again & of course, the newer generation, my granddaughter picked it up immediately. Thank u for your patience & teaching skills in showing the beginners how to do things without becoming so frustrated.
Joyce
Thank you for all your tips. They really help me as I’m legally blind. You make it easy to follow!
Denise
I absolutely love watching your show.. I never learned to sew…. my husband passed away and I found myself alone and lost… I decided I needed a hobby…. I bought a cheap sewing machine not wanting to go all out and find I couldn’t get it… now I look for your show and YouTube videos as my way of teaching myself to sew…. I’m still clueless about most everything…. but I did manage to figure out how to make face masks Thank you so much for being such a great teacher!!!!