How Do You Sew?

Question

How do you sew?
How do you knit?

Answer 1

The following websites and books might have what you want:

For knitting :

http://www.barnesandnobel.com/ - type knitting in the search box

http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/arti...

http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm...

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/comm...

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_...

http://www.learn-to-knit.com/

http://www.squidoo.com/knitting...

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knit...

http://knitknitting.com/

http://knitting.about.com/

http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm...

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/croche...

http://www.knitty.com/issuespring05/feat...

http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/intervi...

http://www.knittingfool.com/

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

http://www.letsknit2gether.com/...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/knitting...

Books :

he Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader's Digest Editors (Editor), Reader's Digest Editors-
A most execellent book on the subject { I own one and agree with it} get this book it nothing else-


Learn to Knit
by Shure

The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1
by Sally Melville, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Xrx Press (Manufactured by)

Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Kids Knitting
by Melanie Falick, Kristin Nicholas (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer)

Knitting For Dummies
by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
by Sharon Turner

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters
by Iris Schreier

Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting
by Donna Kooler

Knitting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing, RCS LIBRI

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Staff of Sterling Publishing

Learning to Knit
by BarCharts, Kaaren Ashley

Learn to Knit
by Sue Whiting (Editor)

Learn To Knit
by Penny Hill, New Holland Publishers Ltd (Produced by)

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book
by Jean Leinhauser

How to Knit
by Debbie Bliss

Knitter's Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon

Teach Yourself Knitting
by Sally J. Walton

The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day
by Staff of the American School of Needlework

Start to Knit
by Alison Dupernex

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas: And over 18 Creative Projects
by Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts

Michaels Book of Needlecrafts: Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery
by Dawn Cusick (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)

Perfectly Brilliant Knits
by Melissa Matthay, Sheryl Thies, Sheryl Thies

The Knitter's Handbook
by Eleanor Van Zandt

Beginner's Guide to Knitting
by Alison Dupernex

Complete Book of Knitting
by Barbara Abbey

Naughty Needles: Sexy, Saucy Knits for the Bedroom and Beyond
by Nikol Lohr, Ron Miller (Illustrator), Robyn Eden (Photographer) - something to spice up your sex life -lol :)


for Sewing :

Sewing can mean the following things:

embroidery, hand sewing, punch needle embroidery, needlepoint, machine embrodery,cross stitching, dress making, etc so to get what you want of sewing you will have type one of the above in the search box of the follow websites : Msn,Yahoo,Google,Info.com and barnes and nobels website

For books on the subject :

All book are available in any bookstore or library


How To Sew Leather, Suede, Fur
by Phyllis W. Schwebke, Margaret B. Krohn

Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket
by Staff of Creative Publishing International

Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew
by Elissa K. Meyrich

Start to Sew: All the Basics Plus Learn-to-Sew Projects
by Creative Publishing International, Creative Publishing International (Manufactured by)

Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1100 Full-Color how-to Photos
by Creative Publishing International, Creative Publishing International (Manufactured by), Creative Publishing International

Vogue Sewing
by Vogue, Sixth & Spring Books (Manufactured by)

99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special
by Faith Blakeney, Ellen Schultz, Justina Blakeney, Anka Livakovic

Basic Sewing (101 Essential Tips Series)
by Chris Jefferys, James Harrison (Editor), DK Publishing (Manufactured by)

Its A Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls
by Susan Breier

Simplicity's Simply the Best Sewing Book
by Anne Marie Soto (Editor), Simplicity Pattern Company (Editor), Martha Vaughan (Illustrator)

Sewing for Dummies
by Janice Maresh, Janice S. Saunders, N. Graf (Editor)

Amy Butler's in Stitches: More than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects
by Amy Butler, Colin McGuire (Photographer)

Complete Guide to Embroidery Stitches: Photographs, Diagrams, and Instructions for Over 260 Stitches
by Jennifer Campbell, Reader's Digest Editors, Ann-marie Bakewell - a execellent book

Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
by Mary Thomas, Jan Eaton, Jan Eaton, Jan Eaton (Compiler) - another execellent book on the subject

Embroidery Stitches
by M. E. Wilkinson - a very good book

The Embroidery Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden, Debbie Bradley (Editor) - Get this book. It the best book I know on the subject for you to have. I own one. well worth your money to spend on it.

Embroidery Stitches: Over 400 Contemporary and Traditional Stitch Patterns
by Mary Webb (Editor) - a very good book read it.

Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel
by Marion Nichols - a good book for a beginner to have.

Stitches of Creative Embroidery
by Jacqueline Enthoven

Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques
by Sally Saunders, Anne Butcher, Debra Barrett, Anne Butcher (Illustrator)

The Embroiderer's Handbook: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Creative Stitches and Versatile Techniques
by Margie Bauer

Basic Stitches
by Katie Ebben, Chris Tubbs (Photographer)

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Bible: The Essential Illustrated Reference to Designs and Techniques
by Joan Gordon - another good book to have.

Needleweaving and Embroidery: Embellished Treasures
by Effie Mitrofanis

Hopely this will get you started in the right direction.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

I would love to learn how to sew. Once, I even bought a sewing machine and took some simple classes. I don't think it's cheaper, at all, but you can design your own clothes. There is something appealing about not wearing something that looks exactly like something thousands of other people are wearing. Plus, I have kind of quirky taste. Sewing is a lost art. I tried to hire a custom dressmaker, but could not find one regardless of what I offered to pay. I offered double and even triple what they normally charged. The best ones already have too many clients and won't accept new ones. Sadly, my new sewing machine is getting old without being used much. I'm just too busy to devote the time I would need to to be as good as I want to be at it.

Answer 3

Go to someplace like Joann's Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, or Garden Ridge and ask them if they have any books on sewing and knitting. You can also hunt for them on-line at bookstores, and e-bay or go to your local library.

Answer 4

Not very well.

Mother showed me years ago, but knit one pearl one, sorry, can not get my head round that.

As for sewing, trust me, don't ask, see my lack of buttons and scars on my fingers.

Mind you, I have a good excuse, I'm a single man.
No good at these sort of things, and admit it !

Answer 5

It would be much easier to get someone to show you in person, showing you the steps as well as telling you as you go. Second best would be to buy a book showing you how to do these by step by step instructions. Also, search the web for instructions. Much too long to give all the details on here.

http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/661.asp

http://www.bhg.com/home/Knitting-Instructions.html

Answer 6

it's not so difficult. it would be good for you just to look at someone while doing it. I often watched my mother while she was sewing or knitting, and I am proud to say now that I am very good at it, too. good luck!

Answer 7

Both need incredibly indepth answers as both are completly different skills and have many different stitches that you can do, it also depends on what you want to make. The easiest way to learn is to get someone to show you, go on a course or get a good book.

Answer 8

By jumping and and doing it. And not being afraid of messing up. It is ok and everything is a learning process.

Answer 9

get an older person to show you its a lost art lol

Answer 10

Go on a needlework course....