National Sewing Month 2020
Celebrate with us during the month of September with new, exclusive, and free sewing patterns, projects, tips, giveaways, and more!
All year the editors of AllFreeSewing look forward to the biggest event for us: National Sewing Month!
For our sixth year, it was back to basics. Check out our new and exclusive guides, tutorials, projects, and more we shared September 2020.
Plus, lots of giveaways including a brand new sewing machine worth over $3,000 for our grand prize! The giveaways are now closed but you can learn more about this amazing machine below. Plus, we gave out even more awesome prizes that are worth over $1,000.
Each weekday (and occasionally a weekend) during the month, we released a new page we think you'll love. You don't even need to be a sewist already, because we have several beginner-friendly tutorials, projects, along with a few pieces of no-sew content.
Get the latest free sewing patterns and tutorials by signing up for our Sewing It Up newsletter!
Please note: The NSM giveaways are now closed. Find our latest giveaways here.
Welcome to our month-wide promotion for National Sewing Month in September! This year, our grand prize is the Handi Quilter Stitch 710.
Beautiful stitches, handy shortcuts, the quiet relaxation of sewing with confidence—that's what HQ Stitch 710 is all about. Whether you are creating patchwork, sewing for family, or crafting a gift, this machine makes it easy!
It features:
1,000 precision stitches per minute
170 stitch variations
11″ x 4.7″ workspace
That generous 11" of throat space makes machine quilting and sewing a joy. With a stitch securing function and a thread cutter, you'll have almost everything you need at your fingertips.
Please note that the giveaways are now closed.
Read the full review here.
Don't forget, to stay updated on everything sewing-related, be sure to subscribe to AllFreeSewing's newsletter, Sewing It Up. You'll see the latest new projects and so much more.
All National Sewing Month Giveaways:
If you thought that the amazing Handi Quilter machine was all we gave away during our celebration, oh, boy, were you mistaken! Below, you can see all of the amazing giveaways we featured throughout the month of September in addition to the Handi Quilter grand prize!
Please note that the giveaways are now closed.
- Seasonal Rustic Fabric Giveaway - worth $39
- Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP All-purpose Thread Assortment Giveaway - worth $75
- Sew Now Sew Wow Hydraulic Sewing Chair Giveaway - worth $399
- Ultimate Clover Sewing Pack Giveaway - worth $97
CLICK TO SEE ALL OF OUR LATEST GIVEAWAYS!
We're so excited to be launching a brand new newsletter this month, too! Our Simply No Sew newsletter releases on 9/18 and features all the best no-sew projects from around the web.
Discover how to use your fabric stash to create stylish DIY no-sew projects—no sewing machine required! Lose the thread turn your favorite fabrics into something fabulous when you sign up for this free newsletter.
From quick and easy to the most impressive, from beginner to advanced, to the unexpected, this newsletter has something for everyone. Be one of the first to see what we have in store...
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(it's under the "What's New" section)!
Week 1 (8/31–9/6):
8/31: General announcement for National Sewing Month 2020!
Day 1: Sewing Tools and Equipment Must-Haves by Kristen Auletto and Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
PLUS: Watch our Facebook Live announcement!
Day 2: What is a Sewing Machine? Different Types and Uses by Rebecca George from Purple and Lime
Day 3: Are Sewing Machines Easy to Use? by Rebecca George from Purple and Lime
Day 4: 13 Pattern Weights for Sewing (+ How to Use) by Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Day 5: How to Use a Needle Threader by Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Day 6: Printable Sewing Cards for Kids by Brittnee Heller and Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Week 2 (9/7–13):
Day 7: How Much Fabric Do I Need? (Sewing Guide) by Ann Strecko Koeman from AnnMakes
Day 8: 25+ Things To Do With Old Socks by Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Day 9: Easy DIY Reusable Grocery Bags (Video Tutorial) by Carolina Moore from Always Expect Moore
PLUS: Watch our Facebook Video Premiere!
Day 10: Types of Sewing Machine Feet by Debbie Wolfe from Debbie Wolfe
Day 11: How to Pin Fabric for Sewing by Kaylee Pope and Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Day 12: Rotary Cutter Blade Guide by Marie Segares from Underground Crafter
Day 13: Sewing for Charity: What to Know in 2020 by MaryRose O'Donnell and Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Week 3 (9/14–18):
Day 14: Sewing Machine Paper Practice Sheets (Printable!) by Brittnee Heller and Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Day 15: Alternatives to Sewing: 15 Tools for the No-Sew Crafter by Katie King from Running With a Glue Gun
Day 16: Fabric Christmas Gift Tag Ornaments (No-Sew Tutorial) by Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Day 17: Correct Posture for Sewing: Tips for Sewing Wellness by Rose Johnston from Threadbare Creations
Day 18: No Sew Tie Pillow Using a Shirt by Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Week 4 (9/21–26):
Day 21: Christmas Gnome Ornament (or Pincushion) by Rebecca George from Purple and Lime
Day 22: How to Teach Children to Sew by MaryRose O'Donnell and Krista Childers from AllFreeSewing
Day 23: Halloween Bandana Pumpkins by Sarah Ramberg from Sadie Seasongoods
Day 24: Preparing a Quilt for Longarm Quilting (Video Tutorial) by Carolina Moore from Always Expect Moore
PLUS: Watch our Facebook Video Premiere!
Day 25: 31 Pajama Sewing Patterns by MaryRose O'Donnell from AllFreeSewing
Day 26: Flower Applique Large Tote Bag Tutorial by Anna Wilson from Tea and a Sewing Machine
Week 5 (9/28–10/1):
Day 28: Faux Fur Tabletop Christmas Tree by Rebecca George from Purple and Lime
Day 29: How to Print PDF Sewing Patterns by Rose Johnston from Threadbare Creations
Day 30: Star Wars Inspired Chair Cushion DIY by Maureen Wilson from Made by Marzipan
PLUS: Best of National Sewing Month 2020!
Do you prefer to hand sew or machine sew?
Let us know in the comments below!