2007-01-06 09:41:06 · 6 answers · asked by Juz B 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Hmm....good question. If you are a beginner it is great to take a class at a local craft store like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or JoAnns.
Some easy projects are:
-Beanbags
Put two pieces of square fabric right sides together (right sides are the sides where the design is brighter). Sew around it and leave an opening (about 2-3 in. long) on one side. Turn it inside out and poke out the corners so they aren't rounded. Then fill it with beans. Fold the opening hole edges in so the raw edges aren't sticking out. Pin it. Now you can either Topstich (sew on top of the right sides) around the beanbag (sewing closer to the edge then you did before) again to sew the opening shut OR hand stitch it shut.
-Pillow
Pretty much do the same thing as the beanbag but with larger pieces of fabric. They can also be rectangles instead of squares. Instead of filling it with beans fill it with stuffing. (You can find this at a craft store in a bag. Poly-fill is a good brand.) I suggest not topstiching on a pillow though. Hand stitch it shut so the stuffing won't get in the way.
-Beverage Coaster
For this project you will need Fusible Fleece. It is a felt type material and will be white with little bumbs all over it. You can buy this at craft stores by the fabric. Cut out a 5 inch by 10 inch rectangle. Then cut out a 3 by 3 square of fusible fleece. Fold the rectangle in half width-wise so it is now a square. Have the right sides together. Then place the square of fusible fleece bumpy side down in the middle of the square. (The little bumbs are heat-activated glue.) Then iron the square on with an iron. The square of fusible fleece should now be stuck to the fabric. If you are having trouble with it sticking lightly spray it with water. Then sew around the square leaving an opening on one of the sides like with the beanbag. Turn inside out and poke the corners out. Then turn the raw edges in so they aren't sticking out and pin. Then topstitch around the square. (Make sure you sew closer to the edge this time or it won't sew over the raw edge....and won't close the opening). Now to secure the fleece inside the coaster even more sew a pattern on top of the coaster. (A star-like pattern like an X with a cross through it looks nice.) You are done! These are machine washable and you can make as many as you like for a set. 4 is a nice number. If you make these bigger they also make nice hotpads. You can set hot dishes on them but they might not be thick enough to take things out of an oven.
Patterns with an "easy" or "beginner" rating are nice and they can be found in drawers at craft or sewing stores.
I also highly recommend Haan Craft orders and patterns. They have very easy patterns and instructions for cheap prices. VVVV
http://www.haancrafts.com/
Good luck and hope I helped!
2007-01-06 11:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by hello. it's me. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely start with straight lines. Don't try to sew a toy animal or clothes. Once you've sewn some pot holders, pillow cases, and windsocks, you can practice sewing scraps of fabric together using curves.
2007-01-06 12:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A square pillow
Placemats
Potholders
Clothing patterns labeled "Beginner," "Easy," "Simple" or "Quick"
2007-01-06 10:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by MyThought 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just about anything. You have to have the right needle and the thred need to be the tight weight. if those are right you can do anything
2007-01-06 12:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by o_r_i_n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curtains, quilts, placemats, napkins.
2007-01-06 12:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
curtains...or a pillow case...
2007-01-06 09:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by ogrulesyou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋