I am considering learning how to sew(on a machine of course)Any tips on what I should try first?

Question

I tried to learn as a 10 year old for 4-H and hated it, especially trying to figure out the pattern. What are the easiest patterns?

Answer 1

I am learning too. If you have a dog, a good first project is a dog bed, or a cat if you have one. You just buy the material, and the stuffing. Cut two same size squares, sew along the edges, leave a small space to put the stuffing in, stuff it, then finish sewing. Or you could do a pillow this way too. I did it and it was really easy. You could give it as a gift for someone.

Answer 2

first off get a simple pattern, Simplicity makes some very cute and simple ones. Try someting without a lot of folds and such. I started out with a simple A line skirt. I loved it. It was very simple and yet looked very good. It helped build my confidence to where now, I am doing dresses, and outfits for my kids and others.
I don't follow patterns very well either, so I started looking at clothes already made and came up with my own ways that often turn out better than the pattern. I take freezer paper, write out measurements and make my daughter very cute outfits without patterns now.
Once you try it and make something, you will fall in love with it and make all sorts of things.

Answer 3

When I taught my child how to sew I went to the store and got some pre-patterned material such a pillow . It let her learn how to sew straight first before trying something harder. You can even get pillow patterns that are simple to follow and learn from

Answer 4

simplicity is a good pattern,go for patterns with a few pieces,simply,make a pillow cut a piece of fabric size of your choice,fold in half with right sides facing inside,sew up two sides an half of the 3rd sides.turn the inside out,stuff with fabric stuffing[batting] then sew the turn hole[opening]up

Answer 5

Try pillowcases or simple pillows or a beach bag. These are very easy patterns and you could actually do these without them. Take apart some old pillow to see how it was done.
The more you do the easier it becomes. Good luck! :)

Answer 6

Most patterns are rated for how difficult they are in the books. Also, check with your local fabric stores (like JoAnn Fabrics), and see if they offer sewing clinics!

Answer 7

First thing you want to learn is how to thread your machine, get to know the bobbin, tension, and how to oil. Familiarize yourself with it. I would suggest trying a scrap piece of cotton material for practicing the different settings for your machine. Did you get a book with it? If so then dig it out an experiment away.

Answer 8

the easiest one would be an apron. ( what cooks wear)