Sewing 101
By KSue884
@KSue884 (11)
United States
March 27, 2009 1:24am CST
I had an older, but nice sewing machine passed down to me from a family member and have recently gained in interest in sewing. I love quilted patterns and their finished look but I'm still learning the basics. I feel comfortable with my machine but still make errors and have a lot to learn. I recently made a basic diaper bag for friend and enjoyed the project. It wasn't perfect but I'm looking for more projects I can take on to improve my skill and have a finished project I'm proud of. I guess I'm looking for any suggestions on patterns/projects and sewing advice that anyone can share for beginners. Thanks!
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2 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Mar 09
Hello KSue. I am a self-taught sewer. My best piece of advise is that practice makes perfect. Start with projects that have straight sewing and then add more involved projects. There are a lot of good ideas on the web. I find a lot of my projects there. Try making some bags that you'd use for groceries. They make wonderful gifts too.
@Beenice (237)
• Canada
27 May 09
I've learned in classes at school how to sew an apron and a gone. Then my sister showed me how to sew. And I'm still learning on my own like you,practice makes perfect,I made myself a nice shirt and succeeded my button hole.I like quilting too,I'm working on a fleece quilt for my older son.
@Beenice (237)
• Canada
27 May 09
I'm still learning to just this week I learned that it is easy enough to make button holes with my sewing machine, which I was trying to escape in past. I found myself to lucky to win a good janome sewing machine 2 years ago.I do have a commercial overlock machine but forgot how to thread it and found that it takes to much room in the kitchen.
