If you have a sewing question (or lots of sewing questions) this is the place to be. On this page you’ll find links to all the sewing information at Shiny Happy World.
Tools and Supplies
My favorite sewing tools and supplies Click the link for a list of posts about my favorite sewing tools and supplies. Then click on the title to get the full post.
How to make some of my favorite sewing gadgets Click for a list of sewing tools that are really easy to make yourself – then click the title for the full pattern or tutorial.
Sewing Videos
This is where you’ll find all the main sewing lessons on the site – as free videos.
Sewing Basics Click for a list of very basic sewing lessons. Then click on a title for the full post and video.
Beyond the Basics A list of slightly less basic sewing skills. Click on a title for the video and additional info.
Fabric Click for a list of different kinds of fabrics. Choose a fabric to get the video and more tips and tricks for working with it. (Please note – there’s a whole separate section about working with felt)
Softies All the softie tutorials are gathered here – click for a list, then click on the title to watch the video and get more info.
Clothing and Costumes All the videos specific to sewing clothing are gathered here. Click for a list, then click the title to watch the video and read the full post.
Fancification This is where I’ve gathered up the non-sewing sewing videos – mostly about embellishment. Click for a list, then click the title for the video and a post showing ways to use the new skill.
Sewing FAQ
Other sewing lessons Here’s where you’ll find extra sewing lessons – not videos – many of them written in response to frequently asked questions. Click the link for a list, then click on the title for the full post.
Mending I know that sounds kind of boring – but it doesn’t have to be. Click and see links to a couple of posts showing how pretty a patch can be. 🙂
Sewing Patterns
Free Sewing Patterns There are a ton of them – click for a gallery of images – then click on the one you want to make to get the full pattern.
Sewing Kits Click for a list of the kits – including links to printable PDF instructions as well as videos showing every step from start to finish.
Happy sewing!
Best,
Wendi
