Like to be at the skill level to make your own finished-looking clothing, and take inspiration from clothes in stores.
2007-12-03 14:14:41 · 11 answers · asked by Sambal Oelek 7 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
As with most things it depends how much time you spend practicing.
Keep sticking with projects that you enjoy doing, and start out with materials that are easier to work with (thinner fabrics & ones that won't slip as you sew them)....If you keep at it, you will be able to complete many projects that will eventually help to progress you to a point you are happy with!
2007-12-03 15:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by skyler5599 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started sewing when I was 8. My mom had me make my own dolls and a simple top. Practice will improve your technique. My old home ec teacher had us practice with lined paper. Put the paper in the machine and sew down the lines. You learn quickly. Also ask around at local fabric stores, they usually have beginners sewing classes. If you are in school, take home ec! Might also check your community college. Often they run "fun" classes in the summer, might have sewing classes!
Be diligent, sewing is a terrific skill that more people should have. I have made a lot of my own clothing because the clothes you buy in the store can be very poorly made and of really bad fabrics. You can control the fit, color...everything!
2007-12-04 01:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by copymistress 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of sewing. I'd suggest going to your library and picking a few books on sewing and clothes making. (or youtube it.) Buy some fleece, string, and a needle. Practice the hand-sewing techniques on fleece. I'm assuming you're hand-sewing, though. Machines are a bit different because they all differ. (ex: I prefer my old machine over the new one. The new one goes too fast.) If you get a machine that is easy to control the speed with, you'll be fine. My high school's fashion class made purses in the first 2 months, so it's not hard.
2016-04-07 06:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-04 13:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by cr8vgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I not sure. I was very young when my Mother would show me what she was doing when I asked her. So, I had some basics already. Knew how to thread the needles and load a Bobbin. Then I had watched my mom pin patterns and cut cloth. So, by the time I really started to learn, it took about 3-4 months to have a good straight stitch and the hems look good every where.
Been many years I touched a sewing machine. When I find the sailboat I want, I will make my own sails.
2007-12-03 14:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say that the more you practice, the better you will get. When I started sewing bags-I threw away the first 10 or so that I made-then they got better (to my surprise:) and each time I made something new-it was better than the last. So if you have basic sewing skills-just pick something you want to make, and if you don't like the first one-make it again, or redo it-sooner or later you will pick it up:)
2007-12-04 14:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of like using the computer...just keep experimenting and trying new things. Start with easy basics and don't be afraid to try something that looks abit beyond your talent. Ask questions of someone you know who sews and keep going!
2007-12-04 01:20:02 · answer #7 · answered by Grandma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like girls in jeans. It makes them look more home town like and it doesn't appear to be they are trying too much but if you're trying to get this men attention, this might not be what you would like
2017-03-02 03:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Fedele 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really do enjoy using long skirts once in a while. They can be actually more comfortable than Denims and not as hot to wear also.
2017-01-30 18:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by Todd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
year, if you are committed
2007-12-03 14:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋