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Monday, August 6, 2012

CLOTHING: Learn How to Sew with a sewing machine

Clothing
-all her household are clothed with scarlet
-maketh herself coverings of tapestry
-her clothing is silk and purple 

This is a proverb's 31 series post.

When you want to learn something new, it can seem like the whole world knows more than you do and even knowing what to search for can be a major challenge. Starting to sew is simple if you can find the information you need and take things one step at a time. Do you need to know about sewing a seam? How about how to sew a dart? This page will help any one find what they need.

Sewing Lessons - Learn How to Sew One Step at a Time

Learning how to sew is something that I believe is a totally "hands on" and "learning by doing" experience. Through the internet we can share and learn! Be sure to sign up for the free sewing lessons on this site. The lessons newsletter will help you stay on task and follow through in manageable steps. Follow the lessons, one step at a time, following all the links that are provided to learn how to sew and make the most of your sewing time.

Sewing Terms and Definitions

Sometimes it seems like the people in the know are speaking a different language when you are learning how to sew. Don't panic! There is help available. Learning how to sew and communicating with people in the know, is much easier if you understand sewing terms.

Shopping For A Sewing Machine

Most sewing will require a sewing machine. There is so much about sewing machines on the Internet it can be very overwhelming to anyone learning how to sew. I suggest that if you have a machine, you also have a manual for that machine. As much as I would absolutely love to have one of every sewing machine ever made to be able to walk people though threading and bobbin winding it is impossible. A sewing machine manual for your sewing machine makes learning to sew much easier and prevents sewing machine frustration.

Sewing Machine Care

Many times people are given a sewing machine and want to dive right in and not wait for a sewing machine manual. You can find most basic information and get going. All though the machines shown may not match your sewing machine, the machines shown were chosen to provide as much visible information as possible. Be sure to learn the basics before you start to prevent damaging the machine.

Learn How To Sew a Seam and Other Techniques

Seams are a mainstay to most sewing projects and a great place to start learning how to sew. Seams that have straight sewing and even seam allowances are a must for a professional-looking project. Learn how to sew a basic seam is one of the first steps in learning how to sew, then move on to other sewing techniques to learn how to sew almost anything.

Pressing

Do you know the difference between ironing and pressing as you sew? Do you know the tools that are available to get the job done? Find the key information you need to avoid a homemade look and have professional, eye catching results.

Hand Sewing

Hand sewing is a great way to keep your hands busy and accomplish a project when you are on the go. You'll find tutorials on how to sew various hand stitches and projects to keep in your car or by your television chair in this index.

Start Simple

Practice, experiment and research! You can learn anything! Start with a simple project. A simple tote bag, a sachet, a throw pillow cover one of the Ten Easiest Free Sewing Patterns will help you learn how to sew the basic sand over come hurdles that may have been stopping you from achieving everything you can imagine.

1 comment:

Sewing Empire said...

I am learning to sew these days. I just need to move forward with aby steps. So i want to buy a Best Sewing Machine for Small Work . Can anyone help?

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