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Is anyone into sewing? My parents bought me a sewing machine for Christmas because they were sick of me borrowing my mothers (seeing we live in diff. states). I have a pair of pants I want to hem, but I've always done little projects - making curtains, pillows, things for the couches etc.. never pants. Anyone have any pointers or tips for me!
I have been sewing for over 40 years. I recommend you take sewing lessons. They are just about everywhere now, there is a resurgence. Check out your area, the sewing shops, the school systems' night classes, etc. Also, if you have cable TV, watch HGTV or DIY for the sewing shows. The internet has a lot - a lot of sewing helps and videos (have you checked You-Tube?). There are sewing books also. Find someone who knows how to sew and have them sit down with you and teach you to sew. I have given sewing lessons for free before to young college students who wanted to learn how to sew.
i've learnt to use my sewing maching by watching a programme on byu.tv...a prog called Martha's Sewing Room. She gives some good tips there....might be worth a glance?
Keep plenty of thimbals around and get to know the parts of your sewing machine so you'll know how to replace broken or lost parts.
Other than that, have fun.
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Originally Posted by xfountaingrl
Is anyone into sewing? My parents bought me a sewing machine for Christmas because they were sick of me borrowing my mothers (seeing we live in diff. states). I have a pair of pants I want to hem, but I've always done little projects - making curtains, pillows, things for the couches etc.. never pants. Anyone have any pointers or tips for me!
Thimbles? Wow, I haven't thought about them in decades. My great-aunt was the one who taught me how to sew (starting when I was about 5) and she always tried to get me to use one. I hated the darn things and she despaired of getting me to ever keep one on my finger.
Oh, man, I love to sew! Have been at it for 33 years, since I was 13. I inherited a commercial Singer from my MIL, who was a professional seamtress, its like driving a Rolls.
I do a lot of window treatments and such for my clients, (cut out the middleman), and sew for myself and DD.
I recommend lessons, and invest in a good how-to book of techniques and definitions, have fun!
I love sewing too! I sewed all my life it seems at a sewing factory and I'm still sewing at home too. I'm into quilting now. It is so much fun!
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