Learn to Sew with Leah Day

Learn to Sew is where I share step-by-step sewing tutorials for every skill level, from your first hem to garment projects you didn't think you could make.

Each tutorial breaks sewing techniques down into approachable steps — because I believe sewing should be fun and accessible to everyone. So pull out your sewing machine and get your bobbins ready - let's go sew!

How to Hem Jeans with Original Hem and Standard Hem
Yes, you can hem jeans yourself! In this beginner sewing tutorial, you'll learn how to hem with a standard fold-over hem and how to preserve the original hem too.
How to Make Bell Bottom Jeans or Flare Pants Sewing Tutorial
Make your own bell bottom jeans! This beginner sewing tutorial teaches you how to turn any pair of pants into jeans that flare.
Quilters Ironing Board - Build Your Own Pressing Board!
Learn how to build a quilters ironing board which is much firmer and will not distort your fabric like regular ironing boards. The best part - you can build a...
How to Make a Quilt Design Wall
Learn how to make a quilt design wall step-by-step with Leah Day. This is an awesome sewing room upgrade and makes such a difference in quilting design, layout, and piecing!