LauralyBeautiful /Patient as stars, they build in air
How sweet!!!
1 hour ago
My mom and dad bought me my very own sewing machine today! :D
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How to learn to sew
It made me
wondering
 "My mom taught me the basics when I was very young, and i've built on my skills since then."
How I did it: My mom has always been into sewing, passing the skills down from generation to generation. She taught me the basics when I was very young. Since then, I've been experimenting with the machine, and also with hand stitching. I've visited inspiring quilt shows but my favorite is art quilts. Some people use threads like paint and can create an entire picture out of threads. Its amazing. Someday I hope to be able to do that. Lessons & tips: Learn the basics, how to go forward, turn corners, thread the machine, and then explore on your own from there. if your going to sew clothes, make sure to start out with a pattern if your beginning. Resources: My mom, the sewing machine, different sewing classes, workshops, books
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It made me
proud 
How I did it: I asked for a mentor who has been sewing for his entire life. He is well into his 60's now and has trouble with arthritis these days. It was wonderful for me to sit with him as he so intricatly used his expertise to teach me how to thread the machine properly. It was wonderful to share that with somebody who truely appreciates everything a sewing machine has to offer. He was very proud that I was interesting in learning his skill that he … Read how I did it…
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It made me
crafty
How I did it: I sort of knew what to do by reading through the sewing machine manual, but I took a basic sewing class last year that really solidified it. At this point I'm far from an expert seamstress, but I have the basic knowledge to do simple projects, which is really all I want to do at this point anyway. The nice thing about sewing is that it takes a fair bit of concentration, so it's a good excuse to declutter your mind … Read how I did it…
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It made me
How I did it: Years ago I bought a couple of sewing books and a sewing machine. I was immediately hooked. Some projects ended up in the trash but I didn't give up and eventually created items I was proud to wear. Read how I did it…
It made me
woohoow!
How I did it: I took my mothers old sewing machine and asked my grandmother how to work with it. Now the machine is at my own house, and I use it a lot! It's really cool to be able to change things and make things the way you want it! Read how I did it…
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It made me
euphoric
How I did it: i would always sketch outfits in my journals but never saw anything of it. i learn how to hand sew in home-ec class and took to it right away. i just loved it, even when i would mess up i wanted to keep going. hoever sewing with the machinewas harder and more frustertaing because for a good 3 days in class we were not allowed to thread the machine, instead we were required to practice sewing straight lines on paper over and over agai… Read how I did it…
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When I moved into my new house, my stepmother found my Grandmother’s old sewing machine and got it fixed and gave it to me for a house warming gift.
After being taught by Dominic how to thread the machine propery as the manual was missing and is apparently different from new machines, I preceeded to hem all the curtains in the house except the bathroom one, and hemmed some pants for my boyfriend. I can successfully saw that I have learned the beginning stages of learning how to sew.
I havn’t taken on many projects recently, but have many plans to do so when I have more time to spend honing in on my skills. I am very proud of myself.
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2 weeks ago
My husband gave me a sewing machine as a present last year, because he knew about my desire to learn how to sew. However, I haven’t used it yet… I’d like start by making some curtains for our baby’s room.
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On my way :)
2 weeks ago
I bought a Singer sewing machine from Target which I LOVE!!! I’ve started work on my first project but I’m having a really hard time following the pattern.. We’ll see how it turns out…
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Signed Up!
2 weeks ago
I will be attending an Adult Sit n Sew 15 hour beginners course in August! woooo!
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Free Classes at the WIE
3 weeks ago
I found out about some free classes at the Womens Industrial Exchange. Totally going. They’re teaching skills in sewing over the next few weeks which will, hopefully, aid me in making a quilt.
Here’s to hoping.
blacklily73 is a testament of hope
Sewing...
3 weeks ago
I got my machine, and I’m ready to go. My next step will be to get into a sewing class. I should be able to find some at my local clothe store. My mom helped me with a few simple dresses, but I want to learn to make things on my own.
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A Good Reason To Start
4 weeks ago
I have motivation to start sewing: I am having my first baby. I have seen some amazing homemade baby items that are simple to make that are adorable!
My first project will be to make a blanket with patterned material on one side and a coordinating solid on the other side. Is there a way to make it look ‘quilted’ using a basic machine? That would be nice.
My second project is to make a couple personalized baby towels (the ones with hoodies). My mom made some years ago for a friend of hers and put the names on the hoods or on the backs of the towels. They turned out great!
Another project is to make some burp rags with ribbon. I know it’s just a burp rag, but common – babies can spit up in style! I have made them before and have some new ideas of how to use the ribbon and make the burp rags look awesome!
I will probably end up building my own changing table (because I am so tall I need it higher than most of the ones I see at the store). There will open shelves below the table for storage purposes that I want to make some kind of drapery for – something cute and easy to take off and wash when I need to.
Anything else I can make? I think that is a good, basic start.
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