I want to learn to sew by machine. I have a machine.?

Question

I have sewn a little bit in the distant past and remember a little bit. I have done a tiny bit of machine work, but it was with tons of help. I am good at doing hand sewing. I have altered some of my own dresses becuase I am smaller in the shoulders. I hand mend and do buttons. I am good with design because I have been making and designing jewelry for over 10 years.

I just need a basic class at a place that does not require me to buy their machine and then someone to help me to work on my own ideas. I already have designs in my head. I just need the skills.

Any ideas please help.

Answer 1

If you received an instruction manual, try the web site if you are good at following technical language/instructions. Since you have used a machine in the past, you will probably recall a whole lot as you go along . . . but machines have changed in some ways -- do what you are comfortable with. And if there is no instruction manual, you should be able to download one at their web site.

http://users.cyberport.net/~milnerwm/Instructions.html
http://sewing.about.com/

Answer 2

In the medium and larger cities that have shops that sell sewing machines, or repair them, they usually give lessons. If you are in a smaller community, you might ask the home ec teacher for recommendations for private lessons.

Answer 3

Here in California, the local community centers and community colleges often have sewing classes at low fees. See if your town's recreation department has sewing classes...or the next town over...