Im so darn irritated. I wish i knew someone that could sew good. I got a sewing machine for christmas and decided i would go get some cute fabric and make my daughter an outfit. well geeze i didnt know it was as hard as it is.
Sewing is a wonderful thing to have fun at. When starting out always pick a simple or easy pattern. They are usually marked. Try and get in a sewing group. Also google videos and watch them. I love to see and it is something that I think everyone should learn.
The pillowcase dresses are easy, and a cheap way to start learning. Just google pillowcase dress and you can find patterns.
If you get good, there is a charity called Dress a Girl around the World that you can donate dresses to.
I used to teach sewing classes thru the local college. A couple of the main things that i emphazied was: If you don't like it you won't wear it so rip out the seams that you are unhappy about as you go. :Press you seams as you go so you can get a more professional look. I wouldn't do a lot of top stitching until you get good a sewing a straight line / good control. Try to get everything set up in a nice workable station so it is handy. I have my surger and machine on sewing table that holds each so I have a flat surface to sew on. I sit on a swivel type office chair so I can move from one machine to the other quickly and then my ironing board is behind me so I can just swing around and iron when needed.
For me sewing is very relaxing, saddly I have'nt sewn very much in the last few years but our first grand daughter was a year old in October so I will get to start sewing her some cute western outfits.
Sometimes where you buy your material.. they have classes free ones.. I have seen them over there on sewing machines and instructors helping them.. a clothe store.
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Read your instructions and it will tell you what to do first. Also on the pattern itself will explain where and how to lay the pattern. When sewing sew in short segments like a half inch at a time. this will keep your fabric straight and allow you to keep top and bottom in line. It does get easier. Use the lines or edge of the sewing foot as a guide.
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Use the lines or edge of the sewing foot as a guide.