I want to learn how to sew but how long would it take me to work my way up to making my own clothes? Also, is there any websites that explain how to sew or things you can sew?
2006-10-25 08:28:09 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
You can usually get help from your local sewing store, or quilting shop, they all have lessons that teach different aspects of sewing. There are lots of web sites offering sewing lessons. You can be sewing clothes in no time if you start simple and work your way up.
2006-10-25 08:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by sacharose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small though spats are, they are a complex first project. I recommend starting with pajama pants, a tote or elastic waist skirt from a commercial pattern you buy at a fabric store. Take your basic bust waist hip measurements and compare them to the pattern size charts. Pattern sizing is very different than ready to wear sizing!!! The seam allowance is the distance from the cut edge of a piece that you sew when you join pieces together. Look inside any garment you own. You will see fabric on the inside along the seams. This is the seam allowance. Most commercial patterns(Butterick, McCall's, Vogue, Simplicity, New Look, and such) use a 5/8" (1.5 cm) seam allowance. There is almost always a notation if the s.a. is different. The s.a. is already included on most all commercial patterns. If not, it should be clearly notated somewhere on the pattern piece or in the pattern instructions. Also most all commercial pattern companies have some online tutorials and some even have a call in hotline for questions.
2016-05-22 13:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try hancock fabrics stores or Jo Ann Fabrics Both have online sites. As well as Stores all over the place. Sewing is not that hard. it's very easy. All pattterns that these stores sell come with step by step direction include with the pattern. It also will tell how much fabric you would need to make the pattern in your size as well as what type of fabric ti use. I know that Jo Ann Fabric used to offer sewing classes. I'd check out their website first or stop into one of there stores. Most of the people how work in these typse of store know how to sew.
2006-10-25 08:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by merrizur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes time to learn how to sew your own clothes...i would start off with small crafts like pillows, or purses, then gradually ease into clothes...making clothes takes alot of patience and time...I wouldnt use the internet to learn how to sew...i would go to your local fabric store and ask them about sewing classes! I used to manage JoAnnes Fabrics & Crafts..im sure they have sewing classes....thats how i learned.....sewing is a very hands on activity...you must be directed visually.....good luck!
2006-10-25 08:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jackeeeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sewing is fun. But you'll find it much easier to learn if you join a hobby class or something. its not something you can learn long distance. its much easier to learn from an experienced person, in person. and with a good teacher, you should be able to make your own clothes by the end of 40-60 days of an-hour-a-day practice. its mainly needle-handling and cutting styles that you need to learn to start off.
2006-10-25 08:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Quaint Querier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try knitting or for sewing ask a friend if they know how to and if they dont just go to a bookstore and get a book for sewing.
2006-10-25 08:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by hyoyoung 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just google it. You can also find great books on sewing at your library. My first sewing project was to make dresses for my twin daughters. I bought a dress pattern from Wal-Mart and followed it. They turned out great.
2006-10-25 08:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by Army Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sewing for Dummies is a really good book...taught me to sew.
2006-10-25 08:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by pinkie_me76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's all up to your own pace..if you think you can learn fast you learn fast...but if you really like you better start now..so many things to learn, like pattern making, then the cutting, then the final is the sewing itself..get some books or some ready made patterns, you start from there just like i did..good luck!!
2006-10-25 08:33:34 · answer #9 · answered by patapatapeppy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey, go to a fabric store, buy a "simplicity" pattern....get however much material it calls for and follow the instructions.... go very slowly
the best way to learn is trial and error
2006-10-25 08:30:40 · answer #10 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋