Okay I am going to be sewing this weekend. what supplies machine do I need?

Question

I am starting with only a machine. What supplies do I need? I know I should get practice material and a pattern. What do I need? Thread..ect? Thanks

Answer 1

Well you've got the sewing machine so you're just about there. Make sure you have some bobbins, if your machine doesn't already include them, and get the ones for your machine.

Thread. They're usually 250-500 yards in length and it lasts a while. So get a spool or two...or three.

Scizzors, a seam ripper, in case you need to take anything apart. Extra needles for your sewing machine, incase they brake but this only happens when you're either using the wrong needle for the fabric or you have the wrong foot on and the needle hits the foot...I've done this before, haha.

And of course your fabric. The easiest fabric to work with is cotton, or the cotton/poly mix you can get for $2.50 a yard in walmart...they usually have it all organized on a wall and there are lots of different colors and patterns. Or you can go through the scrap bins. They have several of these at JoAnns. And get something that looks easy to work with.

Once you have all your supplies try them all out with your machine. You'll want to test first to make sure you have the tension right. I've done this before just to see how all the different stitches looked...take some fabric and practice every stitch you can do on your machine (including the button stitch, if you have it, because this always needs practice to get it just right) and make sure you adjust your settings to each stitch if it's necessary. If it's a new machine you most likely won't have to oil or dust it. If it's old you may want to do this. If it came with a manual it will tell you which parts to take out, where to dust (your machine should have a little brush, if not pick one up...or you can use a water color brush, the ones that come with the kids painting kits), where to oil.

When you get patterns look for something that is simple. The company "It's Sew Easy" has pretty good patterns and understandable instructions, I have a few of theirs. So start off with something simple, like a skirt. I would suggest a shirt, but some require jersey knit material and that's a bit hard to work with when you're just starting off.

You'll need some pins too. Just make sure you don't have them in the cloth where it will be sewn, you could brake your needle or the pin this way, or your pin could come loose from the material and fall into your machine, I've also had this happen but I caught it just in time. And some chalk. You can use the small white sticks kids use, but the dressmakers chalk is easier because it has an angle on it, easier to write with. A tape measure, and a snack...sewing makes me hungry.

It'll be frustrating at first, so take your time and if you get angry don't take it out on the machine, I've wanted to do this plenty of times but I just put my work away and do it another day when I'm feeling better.

Happy Sewing! :-)

Answer 2

If you don't have an owner's manual for the machine, you can usually find one by using Google. The owner's manual will tell you how to keep the thing in good working order, and how to make it go. Be sure you have some sewing machine oil or plain old household any-machine oil.

Start with some plain fabric that doesn't stretch. (The stretchy stuff is harder to sew, so make it easy on yourself.) Check the pattern for the amount and type of fabric you'll need, and ask a salesperson at the fabric store to help you find the right fabric. You'll need a pair of scissors that can cut fabric easily, and some extra needles for the sewing machine. That's the part you'll need to replace most often. Ask a salesperson to help you select the right size needle for your fabric. If threading the needle is awkward for you, purchase a needle threader and use it. (Swallow that pride!) Check the pattern for any notions that you will need, such as straight pins, buttons or snaps, and things like that. The fabric and notion requirements are usually printed on the back of the envelope the pattern comes in. If you're unfamiliar with finding patterns, go to the pattern section of the fabric store and look for the catalogs. Look through the catalogs to find your pattern,and write down the number. Look around for a big bank of filing cabinets with numbers on the drawers. That's where the patterns are kept. Most stores prefer that you go find your own. The brand will also be on the drawers, so check the front of book to see what brand the patterns are. I'd recommend Simplicity, if you're a beginner. They even have several 'learn to sew' patterns available. They also have a simple line of patterns called It's Sew Easy or See & Sew -- sorry, one's Simplicity and one's McCall's, but I don't know which is which. Those are pretty easy.

Hope that helps. Feel free to email me (by clicking on the grey smiley box over there) with specific questions.

Answer 3

I hope you have basic working knowledge of the machine before you do this.

If so, get some cheap fabric like whatever is on clearance and start off sewing a basic pillow form or some cases for your bed. You can add trim and dress it up. Or go a bit smaller with sturdier fabric and make a bag, there are plenty of pre made purse handles out there again add trim if you want. Start off small and eventually you will be making your own outfits.
Also try your local library for help on this topic for beginners.

Answer 4

First you need thread and a machine needle. On your sewing machine, thread it.(there should be directions) Get material and measuring tape. If you are making clothing, get a pattern. You can get them at a yardage store. If you have a old machine, you should get it serviced. Get oil too. If you don't have directions, there should be somebody when you get the machine serviced that will show you. To start sewing, turn the swith on, and push the pedal.
Hope it Helps!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

lessons - go online and read up on machine sewing, visit a fabric store and check out the gadget wall