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 Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:42 am
Ok, peeps. I've always been interested in designing my own clothes and costumes, but they've never left paper or the computer screen!
I don't know how to sew!
So what's a good place to start? What's a good sewing machine to get? What kind of patterns are good to start with? Are sewing classes commonly offered? How about books?
Reading the topics in this forum really make me want to try it!
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:14 pm
If you want to start sewing then first get a good sewing machine. One that's decent and will last you for some time will normally run you... $100.
Read the manual before you do anything. Read it all the way through, it explains both the machine and many types of stitching with tips along the way.
Last, before you even consider starting to make your own clothing. Go to the local Wal-mart and pick up some simple patterns. You NEED to get an understanding of how a shirt is put together before making one and a pattern that's already pre-made is the best way to do it. It steps you through the entire process.
Have fun!
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:30 pm
For sewing lessons check out a local communtiy college or YMCA, Places like that tend to offer sewing lessons for beginners and advanced sewers alike. ^^
I learned from my mom so if you know anyone who sews and won't bite you're head off when you do something wrong, ask them to teach you. You'll save some money in the proccess.
Singer the best type of Sewing machine out there (Like Wacom is to tablets...) but there are different types and models so you want to do research on what kind and what's in your price range (Also, people tend to give away/sell their sewing machines for cheap so try looking on Ebay or even local garage/yard/moving sales...you'd be surprised how much crap you'd get from one good garage sale... eek )
Patterns...head over to a local farbic store and there should be a section that has patterns for display. The one I'm most familiar with is McCall's (I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, I don't feel like digging them out) but all patterns work in the same way- they're a good way to learn how clothing fits together (rather then trying to take a part your pants to figure out how they work)
Oh and learn how to stich by hand first (I'm sure there are some online tutorials for basic stitches) relying on the machine to do everything is not a good idea...
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:06 pm
avichan For sewing lessons check out a local communtiy college or YMCA, Places like that tend to offer sewing lessons for beginners and advanced sewers alike. ^^ I learned from my mom so if you know anyone who sews and won't bite you're head off when you do something wrong, ask them to teach you. You'll save some money in the proccess. Singer the best type of Sewing machine out there (Like Wacom is to tablets...) but there are different types and models so you want to do research on what kind and what's in your price range (Also, people tend to give away/sell their sewing machines for cheap so try looking on Ebay or even local garage/yard/moving sales...you'd be surprised how much crap you'd get from one good garage sale... eek ) Patterns...head over to a local farbic store and there should be a section that has patterns for display. The one I'm most familiar with is McCall's (I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, I don't feel like digging them out) but all patterns work in the same way- they're a good way to learn how clothing fits together (rather then trying to take a part your pants to figure out how they work) Oh and learn how to stich by hand first (I'm sure there are some online tutorials for basic stitches) relying on the machine to do everything is not a good idea... I agree with her. When i had Home EC, we started sewing straight lines on paper *do not thread the machine)and hold the paper up to the light to see the holes.
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:09 pm
little wolf blossom I agree with her. When i had Home EC, we started sewing straight lines on paper *do not thread the machine)and hold the paper up to the light to see the holes. sewing through paper is a really great way to get really blunt needles really fast, so use a old needle (paper also blunts material scissors) And I learnt about sewing from my mother and pattern making etc. through distance education from T.A.F.E. (its a college in australia). I immagine another college out there will have a similar thing.
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