i hav a sewing machine but just dont know where to begin when it comes to learning the basics about making clothes and stuff. Anyone got any tips ?Thanks
2007-02-18 21:36:08 · 7 answers · asked by luzz 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Decide what you want to make.
Find a pattern, thread, notions.
Lay out pattern. Decide on pieces needed for your project. Cut these out making certain to cut around all points, you will need these later to line up pieces.
Prewash material to remove sizing and take some of the shrink out of it.
Spread material on proper cutting board. A folding cardboard cutting board will suffice till you determine if you want to pursue this as more than a passing whim. Use only scissors with this. Rotary cutters and appropriate mats are expensive.
Pin pattern to material. The insructions are important here. You may need to cut multipal pieces that will require doubling the material. May need to cut with an edge of the pattern on the fold, or numerous other variences. Never cut the selvage as a part to sew. This is the edge of the fabric, not the end.
When sewing pieces together always sew right side to right side. The right side is going to be the side with the best appearance. Most color, smoother appearance.
Try to pin pieces together. The less they move around while passing through the machine the better off you will be. Again follow the instructions on the pattern.
I first started sewing about 20 years ago when my Daughter saw a girl with a long denim duster and said she would like to have on. They were very expensive and I simply couldn't afford it. I got a pattern, followed the instructions and a star was born. Her peers loved it so much they were coming to me and paying me to make for them. 13 to 15 year old girls wanting a 30 something dad to special make for them! Can you imagine?
I now do upholstery work, make clothes for myself and my wife. Make costumes and crafts. Along with welding, building racecars, engines. transmission, cut firewood, garden,fish,hunt and, I make a pan of bisquits that are second to none.
JUST DO IT
Messing up can be fixed
Doing nothing is irrepairable!
Good Luck and I hope this helps
2007-02-19 00:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Dalton K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a local fabric store, they may offer classes. If not, perhaps someone who works there may know where to get some help. Otherwise, try something easy. a small quilted pillow maybe. You can even cut up old clothes, jeans, and sheets for this type of project. Buy a pillow form or just stuffing. That is how my niece started to sew. I've been making clothes since I was 8. My grandmother was always making something and had the patients to teach me. An easy clothes pattern would be McCall's. They are easy to understand and have great pictures. Try making a simple pullover shirt or a pair of elastic waist shorts/pants for sleepwear. Kids shorts are the easiest to make. Good Luck!
2007-02-18 22:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by barbara b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hello there, you should start with something very very easy, like an apron. if you do not have some one to help you along, just take it slow. buy a pattern and read ALL of the instructions and take it one step at a time, the pattern will guide you every step. after you have made your apron, try making a simple skirt. skirts are easy. and the more you sew the better you will get. but remember follow the instructions. good luck.
2007-02-19 14:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by dianesaunders2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you take a home economics class in school? Do you have relatives or friends in your area who sew? Start with an easy pattern.
2007-02-19 00:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 07:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
craftster.org - an amazing website with a ton of sewing projects
the people are wonderful and give great tutorials
2007-02-19 13:30:48 · answer #6 · answered by Carrie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can find someone to teach you try a local drycleaner that does alterations as that person may like to make some extra money on the side to give you private lessons.
2007-02-19 15:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by mmshall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋