Learning to sew, where to start?
The idea of learning to sew appeared in your head. Would you like to make tailoring changes yourself or sew a unique outfit that suits your needs? Having a goal, you wonder where to start learning sewing? How to learn to sew? Is it worth investing in a tailoring course? In the article you will find answers to all your troubling questions.
The beginnings of an adventure with sewing
Beginnings can be difficult, but not enough to give up learning to sew at the first step. All you need to succeed is willingness, once you learn the basics it will be much easier and your first movements on the machine will be successful.
Where to start?
Start by mastering the basics. It is worth considering taking a sewing course, which can be done even in the comfort of your home. Companies offer online training. You will gain some valuable tips from the course.
You can also use publicly available tutorials that may be equally helpful.
If you prefer to use books, do some research among the recommended sewing guides . You will find a lot of helpful information about patterns, machines, stitches and sewing techniques.
What do I need to start sewing?
Without appropriate accessories and materials, learning to sew is impossible. Even before you start your first projects, you should equip your sewing kit.
List of essentials:
- Threads for machine and hand sewing
- Needles for machine and hand sewing
- Heels
- Safety pins
- Pincushion
- Tailor's scissors
- Tailor's measuring tape
- Thread cutter
- Tailor's pruner/stitch breaker
- Tailor's crayons, fabric markers, tailor's chalk or tailor's soap
- Materials - at the very beginning, we can use the recycling method and use materials from clothes that are in our wardrobe, e.g. sheets, shirts or clothes made of thicker fabrics
- Castles
- Lumps
- Iron
First steps on the machine
How to sew on a machine? To start with, it is worth doing simple exercises that will help you gain practice. A good start that does not require threading the machine is the method using a sheet of paper. I will show it to you in a short, point-by-point guide:
- Reach for a piece of paper and place it under the presser foot
- Lower the presser foot, select a straight stitch, which will teach you how to sew along a line
- Pressing the machine pedal carefully, make parallel and perpendicular lines (holding the sheet of paper with both hands)
Voila! Now check if you have successfully sewn along the lines - remove the paper from under the machine and verify it by looking against the light. If the effect is satisfactory, you can try to perform the exercise with a threaded machine.
Mastering basic stitches
Familiarization with stitches is the basis of learning sewing. Without their knowledge, creating even the simplest project may turn out to be unrealistic. The most frequently used stitch is the straight seam, which you can use to connect pieces of fabric, sew in a zipper or finish the edges. An equally important stitch is the reverse seam , which you will use for locking at the beginning and end. Another useful stitch is the so-called zigzag seam. Zigzag. Used for stretchy materials or fabric finishes.
Measure your intentions
If the first results are not satisfactory, do not give up. Beginnings can be difficult, no one is born a sewing master. To start your sewing adventure, sew a pillow, a hat or other small accessories. Don't try to sew dresses, sweatshirts, etc., because failure to do so can easily discourage you. Once you've mastered the basics, move on to more complex cuts. Treat the beginnings as fun.
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