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10+ Sewing Hacks that Will Make your Life Easier!

Mar 27, 2023

Incredibly simple but so cool sewing hacks you absolutely need to know. Some of these hacks might entirely change the way you approach sewing!

Check out these clever hacks and get ready to see how to make your sewing easier. I've added even more ideas recently, so this list is packed full of cool sewing tips for every sewing enthusiast.

Some of them are so amazingly simple you just won't believe you haven't thought of yourself! They will help make your sewing projects easy and quick, and are a super popular addition to these guides you'll also find on the blog:

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If you have been following my blog, you already know that my favorite thing to write about is little clever sewing tips. Also, nearly all of my own sewing patterns include at least a few smart tips to make a sewing project super easy and fun. I wanted to collect a few of my favorite tips in one place - here!

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So let's have a look at a few tips and hacks I wish I had learned about ages ago. They are here to save a lot of your time and make sewing even more fun.

Sewing Hacks

Let's take a look at these 10+ sewing hacks and make your life and sewing easier. Let's check them out, one by one:

Easy Seam Guide Hack

This is the easiest way to mark the seam allowance on your sewing machine, using something as simple as a rubber band. Video (if you don't see it, disable your ad blocker 🙂

Use rubber bands around the base of your sewing machine to make a seam allowance guide. It works on any machine, even my heavy duty domestic machine There are other options, like a proper seam guide - but nothing beats simple and easy if you haven't got proper tools!

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A No-Knot Hack!

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No-Knots Hack

No more annoying knots on your hand stitching - Love love love this little trick!

How To Shorten Zippers - Easily!

How To Shorten Zippers and Make Zipper Tabs

Shorten that zipper in no time - and make it pretty! Use this hack to make an actual coin purse:

Find TRIA Coin Purse pattern HERE

One Totally Unprofessional Sewing Hack

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This Sewing Hack

This fabric patch WILL stay put, I can guarantee you.

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A Batting Scraps Hack

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A Batting Scraps Hack You'll Love

Use this clever money-saving hack when making this cute little pouch:

Pattern HERE.

How To Clip Corners …Effectively

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How To Clip Corners

Finally - nice, sharp corners on all of your sewing projects!

An easy cure for the ugly bulk when sewing several layers together. I use this tip on all my bags, especially with my latest favorite, this Enya Wallet pattern here:

wallet pattern
Get Enya Pattern HERE.

Perfectly Matching Placements of Buttons And Buttonholes?

Are you struggling with how to perfectly match the placement of buttons to buttonholes? Easy solution: first, make buttonholes - and only then mark the spots for buttons through buttonholes. then sew a button onto the perfect spot - so easy!!

The Easiest Way To Do This HEM

Easiest way to do double hem here at AppleGreen Cottage

The double-fold hem might be by far the most useful hem to learn for household sewing. See how to make it super easy using this clever tip!

Binding Hack - My Favorite!

Always good to know if you either quilt or just like making placemats or cute little mug rugs:

Clever Binding trick - SEE IT HERE

This little trick will make your quilt binding look just as perfect, but with less effort. You'll love it!

How To Sew Pleats - The Clever Way!

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Using a fork to help you sew perfect pleats every time - what a useful sewing hack! See the original post by Sweet Red Poppy here.

The Easiest Way To Hem Jeans

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How to hem your jeans and retain the original hem! The easiest jeans hemming trick here 

Super Quick Bobbin Storage Tip

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Bobbin Storage Tip by A Little Crispy

Put those rubber bands to good use!

However, if you are looking for a longer-lasting solution, bear in mind that elastic bands could leave traces and residue on thread on time. A reader of AppleGreen Cottage newsletter has drawn my attention to that, thank you! There are a few clever homemade bobbin storage alternatives, and this one by Sassy crafter looks like my favorite - and it is a quick make too, involving just some clear plastic tubing ¾ in diameter - I love this little budget trick too.

This Ladder Stitch is easier than you'd think!

How to Do A Ladder Stitch - it's invisible!

See how to sew an invisible stitch to make a highly functional, strong, and invisible seam - it only takes a few minutes to learn that. Once you do, you'll use this stitch on all your hand sewing projects - and you'll never look back!

Elastic Waistband Trick

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Elastic Waistband Trick by Oliver + s

Keep Your Pins in Place

For a really professional look of your sewing creations!

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Magnetic pin dish by Swoodson Says

And you'll never need to search for those stray pins anymore.

How To Sew Rick Rack

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Easy-Sew Ric Rac by Sewtorial

And the best part is - no pinning is needed with this rick rack sewing hack! Can you believe it!?

How To Take Out Straight Pins All At Once

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Sewing Tip by DIY Crush

A real time-saver, this one 🙂

Super Easy Way to Trace A Sewing Pattern

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Pattern Tracing Tip

I've been using this useful life hack all the time. One of my favorites!

I hope these clever sewing hacks will help you unlock the full potential of your sewing machine. They have made my sewing easier for sure - cheers to easy sewing! Save these how-tos for later:

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  1. Anonymous

    January 19, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Thank you so much!!!

    Reply
  2. DIY Crush Blog

    December 08, 2016 at 1:11 am

    This is just fabulous!! Everyone who sews needs this list! Love it! And thanks for including my tip!

    Reply
    • Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage

      December 09, 2016 at 8:44 am

      So glad you liked the post!

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