So far I haven’t made much: 2 totes, a duffel bag, boxers, mittens, pajama pants, a dress, skirt, and soon a vest, but I kind of know what I’m doing now and hoping to make a lot more. I love being able to wear what I make, too.
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How to learn to sew my own clothes!
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 "Sometimes frustrating, but 100% worth the time and effort!"
How I did it: I had a few pointers from my Mom, who sewed all my clothes when I was a kid. I also took a very basic sewing class at our college, and took on several projects on my own. I am now confident that I can work out any problems I may encounter, given time and patience. The outcome is worth how you feel at completing an item alone, but the compliments you get over a unique piece of clothing make it even better! Lessons & tips: Read. There's tons of good resources out there, from books to blogs, that will help you understand the terminology you'll find on patterns. And don't be afraid to experiment either! Resources: Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing
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How I did it: well practice really but i have to write more than that so . . . . yeah well the internet can be helpfull but mainly my mom she always used to fix my clothes when they needed patching up and she made the odd bit of clothing as well so i got a few tips off her and then as i said practise so enjoy!!!! Read how I did it…
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