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How to learn to sew
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 "My mom taught me the basics when I was very young, and i've built on my skills since then."
How I did it: My mom has always been into sewing, passing the skills down from generation to generation. She taught me the basics when I was very young. Since then, I've been experimenting with the machine, and also with hand stitching. I've visited inspiring quilt shows but my favorite is art quilts. Some people use threads like paint and can create an entire picture out of threads. Its amazing. Someday I hope to be able to do that. Lessons & tips: Learn the basics, how to go forward, turn corners, thread the machine, and then explore on your own from there. if your going to sew clothes, make sure to start out with a pattern if your beginning. Resources: My mom, the sewing machine, different sewing classes, workshops, books
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How I did it: My mother helped a lot. I jumped right into my first quilt, then another, a shirt, an apron. So it takes time and practice. It takes different projects to find your own way of sewing. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Took a class at a local sewing store for 3 weeks and took 4 weeks to complete projects with the help of the teacher, Laura W. in Grand Rapids, MI, a patient woman who worked one-on-one with me even after the class was finished. Read how I did it…
Spryte22 Just keep swimming
How I did it: I have been altering clothes from the thrift store and making simple things from scratch. At first I learned all the details 'bout how to make everything perfect and nice but I like the character that I get when I'm not detail oriented. I also buy things cheap so when I ruin them I don't feel upset...though if anyone needs a pillow I have plenty now :D Read how I did it…
st3llar5 is looking for people who want to make money and have fun doing it
How I did it: I was taught and I just followed through with how-to guides and manuals. Now I can sew a shirt that has a tear in it, make doll clothes, pillow cases and stuffed animals. Read how I did it…
LauralyBeautiful /"The beauty of my body is measured by the stories that it tells."
That’s the caption on the back of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing” that I rented from the library. I also grabbed the Sewing for Dummies version.
No wonder I had a hard time finding them, though! Where would YOU put the sewing books: with the knitting, crocheting, cross stitch and other crafting books, or would you put them with the gardening, cooking and child care books?
Anyway, at least I found them.(:
I want to make the freedom 2000 4 line kite and possibly power kites and outdoor gear
solfuego feeling lazy this week
Last night I darned 2 socks. Both were from favorite pairs of socks that we wanted to keep, the $20 hiking kind.
I learned on eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/how_113438_fix-hole-sock.html
The entry on how to fix a hole in your sock is easier to understand than the how to darn a sock article!
Next, sewing that hole in my favorite shorts!
I FINALLY got a sewing machine.. an Xmas present from my parents! Now all I have to do is learn how to use it.. haha! But hey, it’s the first step towards this goal!
What a great goal. I set it for 4 years running and finally I did it! I took a class, brought a machine from target and learned to sew. I have made dresses for my girls, curtains, table cloths, pillows, belts, skirts and teddy bears. I love it. So worth it.
Kate L is feeling optimistic about her goals.
I’m doing pretty well with this. I made Christmas stockings to hang from the fireplace and I also made a holiday pillowcase with a piece of fabric I was saving. Nothing too complicated yet, but I’m getting there.
Yukino is preparing for her English exam, wh00t.
I took a sewing class this summer, and it was totally worth it. Unfortunately, my group fell apart, and I was the only one remaining, so my tutor had to discontinue our lessons. Therefore the goal remains—I’ve got some basic skills, but I can’t make any garments yet.
Sarah happy new year!
i’d love to be able to tailor my own clothes and make my own lingerie. beautiful triangle bras and cute knickers, that’s what i’m shooting for. i’ve got a hundred thousand designs but i don’t have the skills to carry them out. i will learn.
if i ever have the money, a short course in lingerie design at LCF, perhaps?
xxalibixx wants to dye her hair.
Fabric. I know what I want to do but I haven’t had the time to go out and find the fabric I want. Gonna have to do that this weekend hopefully. :)
I’ve always admired the things that my mom and other people I know made with their sewing abilities. I want to be able to sew a few of my own clothes, to be able to make blankets and quilts and pillows for my home.
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Emily asks,
“How do mini sewing machines perform? The one I'm considering buying is a 3/4 size by Kenmore, but I want to make sure it can do everything a normal sized machine can do.”
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guccipoochie asks,
“I'd like to start sewing! where do i start i barelly know how to use the sewing machine and i'd like to make my own clothes eventually..?thanx”
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guccipoochie asks,
“I'd like to start sewing! where do i start i barelly know how to use the sewing machine and i'd like to make my own clothes eventually..?thanx”
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Ontario
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guccipoochie asks,
“I'd like to start sewing! where do i start i barelly know how to use the sewing machine and i'd like to make my own clothes eventually..?thanx”
— 2 years ago |
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justanotherhuman asks,
“Has anyone found out what the quality and cost is like vs. buying clothes off the rack?”
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Cgoddess13 asks,
“Any advice for a novice sewer on how to choose a good machine?”
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