I cannot read sewing patterns, help?

Question

Where online can I learn to read sewing patterns? (I want sth direct, pls)
I don't have money to go to sewing class (continuing ed, leisure course). I did took one before, but it just doesn't work for me, afterward, I still can't work indenpendently on a pattern.
And I don't have anyone (family members, relatives, others), who knows sewing, who I can ask.

I know a little sewing, I always wish to sew some simple clothing for myself, I mean real simple.

But the thing is, I brought the patterns, but I don't understand the instructions. I don't know how to read sewing patterns and their instructions. So overwhelm by all those words all over the patterns. And it's hard to understand sth 'visual and graphical' when they explain by writing.

sth = something

Answer 1

I don't know what "sth" is, so I hope this answer isn't what you don't want.

Have you checked out the Simplicity patterns website? You can find the address by using Google. (If you've never tried that, just go to www.google.com and type "Simplicity patterns" in the search box that comes up then hit Enter.)

If that doesn't answer your questions, I can. Email me by clicking on the 'name' under the grey smiley box. Ask specific questions, like "what does 'right sides together and raw edges even' mean?" I will be happy to answer them for you as best I can. I do sew -- and have done for a few years now -- and sometimes work with purchased patterns. I prefer making my own for the simple stuff. I can also tell you how to do that if you write me. Hope that's helpful.

One thing that helps me with complicated instructions for anything is to have someone read it (not too fast, please) to me. For some reason, it makes more sense to me when I hear it -- even though I read very easily and go through books like a bookworm! Maybe this would work for you, too.

Answer 2

Most times the ladies at the fabric stores can help you. They typically are women who sew. But not at Walmart, sometimes they know, but most times, they just hire anybody to work in the fabric sections. Also try PBS.org, they have sewing shows, like "Sewing with Nancy" I am not sure what level their shows are for, but that might be a good starter.

Answer 3

If you had a specific question, it would help. When the pattern says to sew right sides together that means to place the sides you want to be seen when the pieces are sewn tpgether to be facing each other before you begin stitching.
Ask a specific question and I may be able to answer.

Answer 4

http://www.sew-whats-new.com/sewinglessons/

This site seemed helpful to me. I don't sew a lot either.