Hello, I’m Sarina, founder of SewGuide.com – a sewing resource I’ve been building since 2016 covering 1300+ tutorials across sewing techniques, fabric, garment construction, embroidery, and fashion design – almost entirely written by me.
I’m a self-taught sewist and fashion design enthusiast with a deep passion for everything related to making garments and studying textile craft. Since 2016 I’ve been sharing what I learn here – breaking down complex techniques into approachable guides for sewists at every level, from complete beginners to experienced makers looking to expand their skills.
SewGuide is read by thousands of sewists every month and has built a community of over 60,000 newsletter subscribers across the US, UK, and beyond.
In my spare time you’ll find me buried in books – fictional and non-fictional – or in my sewing room, happily surrounded by fabric stashes and UFOs (Un-finished Objects).
I love what I am doing here and never want to stop – learning about fashion and clothes, creating garments, exploring sewing techniques, doing embroidery, and using other fabric manipulation methods to decorate them. I continue to learn every day, record the processes, and share what I learn here.
Clothes are more than garments; they are statements of identity. Fashion is like wearing art, and clothes help us show our personality and feel special and confident. I am fascinated by the relationship between history, culture, and fashion, and by the stories behind clothing choices and designs. I have a deep appreciation for fashion as a reflection of cultural evolution.
And you will find that most of the articles I write are about these – fabrics, clothes, fashion and sewing projects for these.
I hope I can translate the fun I have with threads and fabrics through my posts and encourage you to create even more awesome stuff than you already do. Together, we can learn and make wonderful things. Thank you for wanting to.
Sarina Tariq
Connect with me : linktr.ee/sarina.tariq; or mail to: sarina.sewguide@gmail.com
Dear Serina,
I have been following SewGuide for some time and appreciate
its ambitious offerings for so many classic and trendy patterns and tutorials.
One thing that would make the world of difference is VIDEOS for same.
Please do this so that I an make more clothing from your site.
Peace and Goodwill
I do not know how it will hang when you add boning, isnt it a little stiff? And it can cut fabric. A horsehair braid along the hem can give weight to the hem. I have also read about gripper tape like this one – thesewingplace.com /snug-tex-waistband-gripper-3-row/
Dear Sarina
Thank you for your article on boning. My problem is: all my skirts slide up at least 20cms. Even skorts do the same. I was thinking of stiffening them vertically in the length with plastic or fishbone. These could, however, damage the fabric which searches is way up. What would you recommend?
Absolutely fantastic tips and site! I’m really a beginner and had a few problems with Zips not working correctly. You have explained everything I needed to know/do, brilliantly and simply. Thank you very much Sarina.
I think what you are doing is brilliant. Thank you so much. Your blog is a great resource and you cover an incredible range of topics and possibilities. Your fan in Greece.
Loved this article, want a copy of it “Fabric Names in English (as a list)”. Can you send me a link, please. I would greatly appreciate it. Keep up the wonderful newsletter.