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| hikerchic |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 10:47:29 AM
Can you recommend a good "how to" book for beginners? |
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| Miss Giddyup |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 2:51:47 PM
OMG....Victoria!! The apron and tote bags you sewed are adorable!!!! I asked for and received a sewing machine for Christmas. I did sew a half apron and it turned out pretty good, but your's look professionally made! Thanks for letting us know about the Simplicity Sewing book...I am going to get it!
Linda
Sheridan, Indiana
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 08:26:31 AM
Stacey you have received some great advise - I might add that in some towns local colleges give classes and some are even free. Other places such as local libraries have sewing guilds that would be more then willing to assist the beginner. Then local sewing stores also offer classes but sometimes you can also just leave your name and your needs and they will hook you up with others who are willing to help. You might also check here on this site to see if farmgirl sewing sisters are close to you and if they would be willing to take you under their wing.
If you where close to me I surely would have you over for some lessons. I am excited for you to start this journey - once you get started you will find your skill increase daily. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| classygram |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 06:25:05 AM
Stacey, You could just go to your local Hobby Lobby or fabric shop and they could show you the books they have. It really just takes getting started. You get to where you just will not want to stop. After you see all the fun things you can do, you'll spend all your free time at the machine. Have fun learning and be sure to show us your creations.
Also, Victoria, your sewing is beautiful! I need a new apron, think I'll start one today!
Blessings, Brenda |
| hikerchic |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 06:03:08 AM
Oh wow! Thank you! |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Feb 14 2010 : 9:15:28 PM
http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/sewingbook/sewbook.html
Here is a free online book for you girls who are looking for how to you can print it out. I haven;t looked at the whole thing hope this helps someone.
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
| RubyJunes |
Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 7:12:03 PM
Sounds great, Stacey! Talk soon! :-)
--June
Farmgirl #545
www.RubyJunes.blogspot.com
www.RubyJunes.etsy.com |
| hikerchic |
Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 05:53:20 AM
Oh RubyJunes that would be great! I go on spring break at school the last two weeks of April, frist two weeks of May. Maybe we could figure out something then. |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 6:36:32 PM
Victoria you did a great job too those projeccts are great. The apron is so cute. You definately should be proud of yourself I applaud you!!
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
| RubyJunes |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 4:22:05 PM
Stacey, I agree that the Simplicity book mentioned is a great resource. I think sewing something like a very basic pillowcase is a good place to start. I would be more than happy to get together with you and help you in any way I can! Not sure exactly how far away you are from here, but maybe once the weather breaks, if you'd like!
--June
Farmgirl #545
www.RubyJunes.blogspot.com
www.RubyJunes.etsy.com |
| hikerchic |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 3:41:08 PM
Thank you all so much for your help.
Victoria I love your work! I will definitely look for that book. What an inspiration!
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| EastTXFarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 3:16:23 PM
Stacey, I am currently teaching myself to sew using the Simplicity's - Simply the Best Sewing Book. You can buy it at Wal Mart, Hobby Lobby or almost any fabric store. I think it is about $17.00 at Wal Mart. If you have a Hobby Lobby check if they have it. You can get a 40% off coupon on the hobby lobby website and that to get one there. I would recommend it 100%. Prior to this past October the only experience I had in sewing was to hem my pants by hand. These are some of the latest projects I have accomplished. I feel secure enough using this book that I am now attempting some summer clothing for myself. I am proud of my progress and don't know that I could have done it without the book. It is very easy to understand. Explains sewing terms and gives very good instructions on different techniques and stitches.
 
 
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 2:32:27 PM
I was going to suggest the Sewing for Dummies series, but those on line tutorials are really the best, that is how I relearned to crochet. I have to actually see how something is done, I can't do it if I read about it. Also maybe there is an elderly lady you know of who would be willing to teach you in exchange for home baked goods or a dinner? Then you would both benefit. Good luck, but watch out, it's addictive! Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
| RaspberryBee |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 12:35:24 PM
Lots of tutorials on Youtube of all places :-) Check out your local library some of the oldies are goodies when I comes to sewing.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
-Henry David Thoreau- |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 12:04:29 PM
Stacey it would depend where you start first you have to sew a straight line. Best to go throgh sewing blogs on internet plenty have tutorials I think it is best to start with something you want to make. Mjs stitching book is a beginers sewing book alsoand includes other things. You could start small like a hanky first. Oh and make sure you own a seam ripper it will be your best friend in the sewing room.
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
