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THE IMPATIENT BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SEWING

Learn to sew without the fluff! Most sewing books throw a mountain of information at you, which can be a bit overwhelming, right? Not Here! We’re focusing on quick, easy tips and shortcuts so that you get all the good stuff and none of the headache.

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I'm just a girly architect who started upcycling clothes because all the clothes I like never seem to fit just right. 

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Inside My Largest Sewing Studio | Best Sewing Machines, Tools, and  Classroom Organization
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Inside My Largest Sewing Studio | Best Sewing Machines, Tools, and Classroom Organization

Take a full sewing studio tour with me! In this video, I’ll show you my sewing classroom setup designed for teaching beginners and hosting sewing classes. You'll see my top sewing machines for beginners, essential sewing tools, and my giant sewing and cutting table setup. Whether you're setting up a sewing room at home or dreaming of opening your own sewing studio, this video is packed with ideas and tips! 👗 Tour of my sewing studio and classroom 🧵 Best sewing machines for beginners 🛠️ Must-have sewing tools and supplies 📏 How to set up a large sewing and cutting table 👩🏽‍🏫 Tips for teaching sewing classes and hosting workshops If you're looking for sewing room inspiration, sewing machine recommendations, or a peek inside a real sewing classroom, you’re in the right place! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more sewing tutorials, upcycling projects, and sewing tips! Photography Paper Roll Holder: https://amzn.to/4k2Pjcv Record Player: https://amzn.to/3GFrmcJ Joann Heavy Duty: https://www.joann.com/p/joann-200hdt-heavy-duty-sewing-machine/20334330.html Bernette B37: https://pintuckandpurl.com/pages/bernette-blueprintdiy Desk Power Strip: https://amzn.to/4iRtoE5 Brother ST371hd: https://amzn.to/43c5ZbM Brother LX3817: https://amzn.to/3EV6z4r Cheap Sewing Iron: https://amzn.to/3YsOph9 Wool Pressing Mat: https://amzn.to/44R9oOw Mobile Pegboard: https://youtube.com/shorts/zU3neKxZp_I Sewing Room Signage: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1354723714/personalized-vintage-sewing-machine-name Vevor Pattern Printer: https://s.vevor.com/bfRbls Cutting Table Frame: https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/latitude-run-montserat-desk-w011004309.html Cutting Table Top: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Melamine-White-Particleboard-Panel-461877/100070209 Edge banding: https://amzn.to/4cY0YH6 Cutting Mats: https://www.mybinding.com/4-x-6-rhino-self-healing-large-cutting-mat-with-grid-underlay.html Pin Magnet Bowl: https://amzn.to/3Z41xtd Pattern Weights: https://amzn.to/4lZUYSd Singer 6800c: https://amzn.to/3Yw2gTT Singer Heavy Duty 4452: https://amzn.to/4j4VoV3 Janome 1522:https://www.michaels.com/product/janome-1522-dg-22-stitch-mechanical-sewing-machine-with-wide-sewing-bed-D836957S Janome HD1000: https://amzn.to/4k7JCdn Singer Heavy Duty Black: https://amzn.to/3ROyfuH Brother 1034d: https://amzn.to/3ROyfuH Juki Haruka TL18QVP: https://amzn.to/42YXuzD Janome HD9: https://amzn.to/4iPnjYK Janome Memory Craft 6650: https://amzn.to/44sCVy1 Procolored Panda DTF Printer: https://www.procolored.com/?ref=ruzvrcvw Sailrite Fabricator: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-in-Power-Stand-with-Workhorse-Servo-Motor-Kit How to Print Your Own Book: https://youtu.be/bFXYeLQQ2QM Bernette B68: https://amzn.to/4jBwahL Baby Lock Victory: https://montavillasewingco.refr.cc/angelina Sewing Room Organization: https://youtu.be/HVwRLO3ODeY Mobile TV stand: https://amzn.to/4jVHm8O Pattern Hooks: https://amzn.to/3F0NBJD 0:00 Huge Sewing Room Tour 1:13 Photography Space Tour 3:25 Setting up a sewing classroom 6:14 DIY Mini Sewing Kit 6:44 Best Sewing Machines for Beginners 7:05 Joann Heavy Duty Sewing Machine 8:09 Bernette B37 9:06 Power for Sewing Machines 9:36 Singer Fashion Mate 10:17 Brother ST371 Strong & Tough 10:45 Brother LX3817 11:54 Sewing Class Ironing Station 12:35 Mobile Peg Board 14:16 Sewing Room Signage 15:14 Sewing Room Organization 16:52 Pattern Printer 17:28 Fabric Storage 18:36 DIY Production Cutting Table 22:40 Large Sewing Cutting Mat 23:09 Uncommon Sewing Tools 26:00 Best Sewing Machines 2025 29:50 Best Serger for Beginners 30:34 Best Heavy Duty Sewing Machines 32:14 Content Creator Office Tour 32:53 Best Budget DTF Printer 33:33 Best Industrial Sewing Machine 35:02 Bernette B68 Airlock Serger 35:36 Baby Lock Victory 36:26 Vintage 1940s Singer Sewing Machine 36:55 Standing Cutting Table 37:30 Large Sewing Storage 37:53 Sewing Thread Organization 38:48 Book Printing Station 41:09 Mobile TV 41:26 Pattern Hanging 42:32 Sewing Production Space Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
2 DIY ways to Take in Your Jeans! | Adjust Waist & Hips
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2 DIY ways to Take in Your Jeans! | Adjust Waist & Hips

Here's two ways to take in your jeans in the waist and hips! The first way is super easy and the second teaches you how to make a real flat fell seam. DIY $450 Cowboy Carter Jeans Upcycle: https://youtu.be/31Qyuyyn6TQ The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://amzn.to/41QVUPM Bodkin: https://amzn.to/4l3tBGG Button elastic: https://amzn.to/4iPjVxu 0:00 How to take in jeans 0:34 How to take in jeans waist 2:59 Huge sewing cutting table 3:54 How to take in jeans in the butt 5:42 What is a flat fell seam 6:51 How to sew flat fell seam 10:37 How to take in waistband 13:24 Styling Jeans Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
DIY $450 Cowboy Carter Jeans Upcycle! | Y Project Inspired
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DIY $450 Cowboy Carter Jeans Upcycle! | Y Project Inspired

Here's another DIY for your Cowboy Carter outfit! Let's upcycle the Y Project Snap Off jeans. The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: Electric Scissors: https://amzn.to/4h8to1C Janome Memory Craft 6650: https://amzn.to/4hCIbSk Screw back jean buttons: https://amzn.to/4hdyZ70 Button hole opener: https://amzn.to/4292VwC 0:00 DIY Jeans Upcycle 1:26 DIY Y Project Snap Off Jeans 2:56 Jeans with front patches 3:59 My HUGE cutting table 5:05 Electric Scissors 6:13 Janome Memory Craft 9:59 Sewing Classes 11:05 Adding Buttonholes to Denim 14:12 Opening buttonholes 16:14 Screw back jean buttons 18:19 Styling front patch jeans Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
DIY Ruffle Denim Jacket | 60 minute Jeans Upcycle Sew Along Challenge
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DIY Ruffle Denim Jacket | 60 minute Jeans Upcycle Sew Along Challenge

Can I upcycle a ruffle denim jacket in 60 minutes??? DIY Off Shoulder Ruffle Set: https://youtu.be/M7FaDCcE6zY DIY Jeans Denim Maxi Skirt: https://youtu.be/x02QywSKUAs More Upcycle Challenges: https://youtu.be/8JO3EwNaW-k 0:00 Denim Jacket Sew Along 1:43 Cutting Off Shoulder Jacket 3:18 Cutting Denim Ruffles 10:38 Sewing Thick Layers 18:32 Best Gathering Stitches 23:58 Adding denim ruffles 31:00 Ruffle Denim Jacket Dress Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
8 Things You Need to Know When Sewing Jeans!
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8 Things You Need to Know When Sewing Jeans!

Want to level up your sewing game? Here's 8 lessons I learned from making jeans from scratch! The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://amzn.to/4b5LAHJ KnowMe Pattern ME2052 tutorial: https://youtu.be/KQ_DAYaxHCw?si=90VP9O-kIvXdFSWB My Upcycle Planner: https://blueprintsignature.com/collections/planners-and-patterns/products/my-upcycle-planner Electric Scissors: https://amzn.to/4hUWAtN Janome HD9: https://amzn.to/3X13tSi Bernette B37: https://pintuckandpurl.com/pages/bernette-blueprintdiy BabyLock Victory Serger: https://www.montavillasewing.com/products/baby-lock-victory 0:00 How to make jeans from scratch 1:40 How much fabric to buy 2:26 Picking the right size pattern 3:56 Meet Baby Blueprint 4:53 Making pattern adjustments 5:22 Using Electric Scissors for Sewing 6:18 Make Top Stitches more defined 7:49 How to do rivets at home 8:52 Sewing Easy Zipper Fly 13:59 Jeans Try On 14:25 How to sew jeans waistband Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
Easy Way to Sew a Jean Zipper Fly!... after testing a lot of pattern instructions
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Easy Way to Sew a Jean Zipper Fly!... after testing a lot of pattern instructions

Frustrated with your pattern instructions? Here's the only way I'll be sewing a zipper fly for pants or jeans from now on! Zipper Tape: https://amzn.to/3Q7vu6X Jean Zippers: https://amzn.to/40P1jpW Interfacing: https://amzn.to/3CLGDal 0:00 How to sew a zipper fly easy 1:00 How to sew pants fly 1:44 How to put zipper in jeans Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
Bind Your Own Book 2X FASTER! | Vevor Thermal Binding Machine
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Bind Your Own Book 2X FASTER! | Vevor Thermal Binding Machine

Vevor Thermal Binding Machine: https://s.vevor.com/bfRzqW Discount code: VEV5OFF 5% discount code for all Vevor products If you're ready to upgrade your book making process to make your own book or start a small business printing company, this machine will help you 2x your process. How to Print Your Own Book on a Budget: https://youtu.be/bFXYeLQQ2QM How to Print Your Own Book Cheap & Fast: https://youtu.be/snQlmTBo0F0 Holt Melt Glue Beads: https://amzn.to/3WDXmTR The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://amzn.to/3WH5Rxo 0:00 How to start a printing company at home 1:00 Vevor Commercial Book Binding Machine 2:54 How to use a book binding machine 7:45 How to Bind your own book 9:06 Pros and Cons of commercial book binding Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
Beginner Sewing Machine Settings! | Unbox the JOANN Sewing Machine with Me
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Beginner Sewing Machine Settings! | Unbox the JOANN Sewing Machine with Me

Let's unbox the new Joann Fabrics sewing machine and learn all about beginner sewing machine settings! Let's talk tension, buttonholes, zig zags, stitch width, types of needles, and top stitching. The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing: https://amzn.to/4gPMryf 0:00 Beginner Sewing Machine Settings 0:31 Joann 100M sewing machine review 3:13 What is a mini sewing machine? 3:55 What is a 4 step buttonhole? 6:42 What is sewing machine tension? 7:10 How to set sewing machine tension? 8:08 Mechanical vs Computerized Sewing Machine 10:02 What is stitch width? 10:58 Zig Zag Stitch for stretch fabrics 14:16 Types of Needles 15:10 Needle Sizes 16:05 What is top stitching? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQ/join Remake your wardrobe to be just as fun as you! #Upcycle your clothes to fit your size and personality with a little creativity and a few alterations. Join this crew of #refashion renegades! ____ FACEBOOK GROUP: SHARE your Upcycles ➫ https://bit.ly/35n0pCf ✂ NEW VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am CST Sign up for email notifications and NEVER miss another video! https://www.blueprintdiy.com C O N N E C T SUBSCRIBE for free content ➫ https://bit.ly/2nPVRRM JOIN for Members Only content ➫ https://bit.ly/35dSes7 SHOP Merch ➫ https://teespring.com/stores/blueprintdiy RECOMMENDED Products ➫ https://www.amazon.com/shop/blueprintdiy TIKTOK ➫ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueprintdiy INSTAGRAM ➫ https://www.instagram.com/BlueprintDIY FACEBOOK ➫ https://www.facebook.com/BlueprintDIY PINTEREST ➫ https://www.pinterest.com/BlueprintDIY (I use affiliate links. I make a small commission from items purchased, but you don't pay any more. Your purchase helps to keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!)
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