Definitions for the world of sewing When we start in the world of sewing, we may find some terms complicated. Here’s a mini sewing dictionary to help you get started. Baste Join tissues provisionally, by hand, making long stitches. We usually baste the garments after joining them with pins and before making the final seams. In this way,…
How to sew sequins The sequins are small shiny discs with different shapes and different colors are used to make a note of color to our garments. The sequins will add a note of color to your clothes. Its purpose is to decorate and adorn our accessories and wardrobe, as well as to add elegance. Sequins can be sewn by hand or…
Recycle in style To spend little and renew your entire wardrobe, this is our advice: recycle old clothes. Normally, the first idea that comes to mind when we find a garment that we no longer use is to throw it away. However, a dress that no longer fits us can be turned into a beautiful T-shirt, a…
Can we save money by sewing our own clothes? With this we have already seen that we can find totally free patterns and models on the net, but what about the rest of the resources? Can we really save by sewing our own clothes? Don’t hesitate to recycle your clothes! It is true that if we…
Where to find free sewing patterns and tutorials There are downloadable patterns online starting at 8 euros for pants, dresses, shirts or blazers . But if you search well, you will also find websites that offer totally free patterns. Here are the best sewing pages with free patterns and tutorials: On Pinterest you can find totally free sewing patterns. Just do a little…
What sewing material do I need? Once you decide to venture into the world of sewing, we encourage you to follow a sewing blog or participate in a sewing workshop close to home to learn some techniques and sew your own clothes. Depending on whether we decide to sew at home or in a workshop,…
Why sew our own garments? You do not need to dedicate yourself professionally to sewing to make your own garments. Sewing is available to everyone and has many advantages. Do you want to know which ones? With a little practice, your clothes will look professional. Have a unique wardrobe Surely it has happened to you on more…
roll your children in sewing workshops Entering the world of sewing and tailoring is not reserved for the elderly, since there are many children who are interested in learning to sew and developing their creativity to be able to make their own creations, personalize their clothes and accessories or even engage in this profession in a…
Choose a sewing teacher based on the teacher’s experience Experience, knowledge and passion: the perfect combination to learn to sew with a talented teacher. Everyone knows that to sew well you need to have a good sewing machine, spools, and sewing patterns. However, isn’t something missing from the equation? Of course: your sewing teacher. The latter (or last…
Learn to make from home or online? As they say: “Expect no one to do what you can do by yourself.” The same can be applied to sewing. Once you have found your ideal teacher, you will have to ask yourself this question: where to take sewing classes? Although most teachers teach in schools or ateliers , there are two other options for…
