Sewing Supplies for Beginners: What Do You Actually Need to Start Sewing?

You just got a sewing machine. Now what?

If you're learning how to sew, it's easy to look at an entire wall of sewing notions and think you need approximately 400 additional objects before you can actually use your machine.  Guess what, you don't!

 Here are our 10 recommendations that you really need to get started.

Which woven fabrics are easiest to sew when you're learning garment sewing? We cover 6 beginner-friendly options—quilting cotton, lawn and voile, linen, cotton shirting, canvas and denim—with tips for choosing needles, stitch length, laundering and the types of garments each fabric works well for.

New to sewing with apparel fabrics? Let’s start with the basics. Learn the difference between woven and knit fabrics, what fiber content actually tells you, and why two 100% cotton fabrics can behave completely differently

Fall makes us want to kick off some new sewing projects and do a DIY refresh for our closet! If you're looking to boost your style with a handmade fall wardrobe, we have great patterns from Ellie & Mac here, plus fabric suggestions for dresses, tops, pants and light jackets. 

Years before Boho Fabrics existed, there was a handwritten notebook filled with ideas for a future fabric store, sewing classes, vintage machines, and creative community. Today, those ideas have become The Design Studio at Boho Fabrics.

A look into how garments were crafted during the time of Jane Austen. For those of you who sew and wear your own Regency creations, I ardently admire you!

All the eco-happenings here at Boho Fabrics this weekend.

We’ve been thinking about all the ways we reuse and recycle in our everyday lives—at home and at work. When the Boho team isn’t sewing garments, we naturally gravitate toward vintage pieces and pre-loved or thrifted clothing. We love well made garments, wherever we can source them!

Our brand reps are back and showing off what Flat Back Dimple Athletic Mesh can really do. Get the details on this breathable, sporty fabric—plus three inspiring makes to kickstart your next project.  See it at Boho Fabrics

Boho Fabrics' first brand rep stocking in over 9 months is here—featuring fresh fabric arrivals, creative sewing projects, and inspiration for your next apparel make. See the first 5 looks now.