Does anyone know any tricks or hints with sewing?

Question

I'm new to sewing and just want to learn more.

Answer 1

Beginner Sewing Tips
http://www.allsands.com/home/crafts/beginnersewing_bgz_gn.htm

Beginner Projects
http://sewing.about.com/library/blrankbegin.htm

Free Sewing Book: Beginning Sewing
http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/sewingbook/sewbook.html

Let The Sewing Lessons Begin
http://sewing.about.com/library/lessons/bllessonindex.htm

Answer 2

Classes help, so do videos and books on sewing. You might also consider joining some of the email lists dealing with sewing, where you have pretty instant access to lots of people who've sewn for years and are willing to help a beginner. My suggestions would include "justsew" at quiltropolis.com and the yahoo group "creativemachine".

You might also look for sewing technique blogs or websites, including some of the ones run by sewing magazines like Threads or Sew News or the beginner-ish sewing site run by the
(now defunct) sister publication of Threads, Sew Stylish.
http://www.sewnews.com
http://www.taunton.com/th
http://www.besewstylish.com

Answer 3

Since you are new to sewing, start a small project. Learning how to hand sew is a good start. I would suggest maybe a simple quilted pillow. A square sampler might be a good one. It gives you the fundamentals of sewing, without it being overwhelming. Or you could ask your family members if they need buttons or hems sewed on their clothing. My grandma started me on sewing making Barbie doll clothes and hemming her clothes. Once I was old enough, I started using a sewing machine. You can also find out more information by going to your local library and checking out a book on the basics of sewing.

Answer 4

There are thousands of books on sewing secrets. You might want to start out by purchasing a few of them. Also, depending on the sewing machine brand you have you can purchase a books such as "Step-By-Step Guide to Your Bernina" which can be found at http://sewingstyle.com/bernina-guide.shtml. Books such as this "describes the parts and accessories of the Bernina sewing machine, and includes projects for making clothing, toys and games, and gifts, as well as instructions for quilt making, applique, and embroidery."

A book such as this may be a big help to you in learning tips and techniques on how to best use your machine.

Answer 5

Sure. Tons. Email me anytime with questions. (Click on my avatar for an email link.)

Here's one of my favorites: when you're making a long skinny something (belt, tie, strap, etc) that has to be sewn right sides together, and then turned right side out, use a turning cord. Take a long piece of bias tape or ribbon and put a huge safety pin on one end. Stitch the other end INSIDE the long skinny tube you're making. Be careful not to catch your turning cord in the long side seam, of course. When the long seam is done, use the safety pin to skooch the turning cord all the way down to the end. Once it's at the end, pull it out. Grab it and slide the tube of fabric along it, turning the tube right side out. It's TONS and bunches faster this way. Otherwise, turning long skinny things is a royal pain.

I have other fun things like this that I have learned along the way and would be glad to share. If you have need of a tip for anything, please email.

Answer 6

your technical college has classes or ask an elderly lady that use to sew b4 they started making throw away clothes

Answer 7

My tip is to clean out lint every time you change a bobbin. The machine will work a lot better.
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Answer 8

Attach a safety pin to to cording to pull it through. You could try your loop turner also.