whats a good website to help a teen learn how to sew?

Question

my daughter is 13 and she has really taken an intrest in sewing. i dont know how to sew my self, so do you know a good website? also if you know a website on how to work a sewing machine!

Answer 1

Of course learning with a hands-on teacher is best but if that is not an option you might want to try some of the following sites:
try the girl scout & 4-H sites, they have some very nice site for kids.
www.sewing.org this site has lots of fun projects for all ages & levels of sewing ability.
Also I can heartly reccommend the book, "Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing". It takes you from the most basic, teaching you about a generic machine right through basic sewing all the way up to making cotuere (sp) clothing, like copying what you see on the runways or red carpets. It has simple easy to understand instructions along with really helpful illustrations. You can usually get this book at a discount thru Amazon.com

Answer 2

check out www.makeitu.com (Make It You). It's a sewing website geared specifically toward teens. Also try calling local sewing stores for classes geared toward teens.

Answer 3

I don't know any websites but there's no substitute for hands on. My sewing club takes teens who want to learn, or younger kids if their parents stay with them, so maybe you can find a group in your area who will teach her for free.
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Answer 4

not that perplexing whether it does have some issues that are perplexing to be certain on your very own. endurance and being methodical is very significant. i did not take residing house Ec the two and didn't wish to take heed to whilst my mom tried to coach me. did not be taught until eventually my late 30s, extra or much less self taught, whilst it grew to develop into an extremely sturdy element to have the potential to stitch issues at artwork. you will save your self a marvelous style of frustration in case you're taking some training. examine with a close-by sewing device restoration save, they in many situations supply coaching. they are in a position to additionally supply sturdy suggestion on what device to purchase, and in case you opt to stitch heavier fabric like webbing, the surprising device is significant. some merely won't cope with that variety of element. a sturdy used device is extremely adequate and don't enable age scare you off a used one. I certainly have a pair around 50 years previous that stitch splendidly and considered one of them is unquestionably sturdy at sewing heavy cloth. i in my opinion have been provided that one for unfastened and all it mandatory grew to become right into a sprint cleansing and oiling. understanding a thank you to stitch extremely does are available attainable. i will save a pair of "artwork around the backyard" denims going for an prolonged time with ordinary patching which would be ridiculous to pay to have completed. you do not want any fancy stitches yet zigzag would be extremely effectual for the form of stitching you opt to do.

Answer 5

Hi:

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

Websites :

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

http://learnhowtosew.com/

http://www.sew-simple.com/

http://www.allcrafts.net/sewing.htm

http://www.lovetosew.com/friendsoflovetosew.htm

http://www.sewing.com/

http://www.smarter.com/---se--qq-Learn%2BHow%2BTo%2BSew%2BOnline.html - good place for books on it

http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/653.asp

http://sewing.patternreview.com/

http://www.craftytips.com/sewing/

http://www.craftytips.com/needlepoint-embroidery/

http://www.sewingconnection.com/index.htm

http://vintagesewing.info/

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/sewingcrafts.htm

http://www.sewmuchmoreinfo.com/

For Machine embroidery ( or sewing machine sewing) :

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

Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe
by Wendy Mullin, Eviana Hartman, Beci Orpin (Illustrator), Beci Orpin (Illustrator), Agnieszka Gasparska (Illustrator)

Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques
by Nancy Bednar, Joanne Pugh-Gannon, JoAnn Pugh-Gannon, Joann Pugh-Gannon

ABCs of Serging: A Complete Guide to Serger Sewing Basics(Creative Machine Arts Series)
by Tammy Young, Lori Bottom, Naomi Baker (Foreword by)

Machine Embroidery with Confidence: A Beginner's Guide
by Nancy Zieman

Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Stabilize, Hoop and Stitch Decorative Designs
by Jeanine Twigg, Lindee Goodall

Embroidery Machine Essentials: Basic Techniques: 20 Designs and Project Ideas to Develop You Embroidery Skills
by Jeanine Twigg

Embroidery Machine Essentials: Fleece Techniques
by Nancy Cornwell

More Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Customize, Edit and Create Decorative Designs
by Jeanine Twigg

Embroidery Machine Essentials: Applique Techniques
by Mary Mulari, Jeanine Twigg

Sew with Confidence: A Beginner's Guide to Basic Sewing
by Nancy Luedtke Zieman

101 Ways to Use Your First Sewing Machine
by Elizabeth Dubicki

Everything Sewing Book: From Threading the Needle to Basting the Hem, All You Need to Alter and Create Beautiful Clothes, Gifts, and Decorations
by Sandra Detrixhe

Making an Old-Fashioned Patchwork Sampler Quilt on the Sewing Machine
by Andrea L. Shedletsky

Fine Machine Sewing: Easy Ways to Get the Look of Hand Finishing and Embellishing
by Carol Laflin Ahles

Sewing Machine Guide: Tips on Choosing, Buying, and Refurbishing
by John Giordano

Sewing Basics: All You Need to Know to Begin Sewing Clothes and Home Furnishings
by Wendy Gardiner, Mary Senechal (Editor), Kate Simunek (Illustrator), Martin Norris (Photographer), Paul Forrester (Photographer)

Encyclopedia of Sewing Techniques
by Wendy Gardiner

Also check your public library for info on it after all it free and they got a lot on it. If they got a website than go right to it and check out what books they have on the subject. I do it all the time. Sure does save me time and gas, as well as time.


Hopely this will get you started in the right direction.

Hope this helps