Have quality sewing material
In addition to the sewing machine, you have to invest in a sewing box and fill it with quality products:
- Thread: Gütermann, Coat, DMC …
- Needles : of different gauges, to be changed according to the thickness of the fabric,
- Sewing scissors : one pair for paper and one for tissue,
- A white pencil : to mark your references,
- Pins : many,
- A tape measure : to take measurements
- A graduation rule : to add margins, mark the hem …
- An iron : indispensable between the stages of sewing.
Know how to use a pattern
Finally, the sewing machine only accounts for 20% of the time spent on sewing. What do we do with the 80% of the time left? We prepare everything:
- We copy the pattern,
- We cut it,
- We trace it on the fabric,
- We cut it,
- We take it with pins,
- We baste …
Tip : As a beginner, these stages can seem tiring. Make it easier for yourself with patterns that already have seam allowances included.
Choose ready-made patterns at the beginning. You will find in sewing magazines such as Sewing or Patterns . The explanations are well detailed, allowing you to easily learn how to trace, baste, embroider or overcast.
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Start with simple clothes
I know, you’d like to jump right into making pretty ruffled dresses or pleated tops, but to avoid getting discouraged, you’d better start with cushion covers, trims, handkerchiefs or by sewing a simple purse, tote bag, or making easy dress.