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From: sunshinesmiles
Date: 03-08-2005, 03:27 PM (1 of 6)
| I've watched my mom sew when I was little, and picked up some things. However, its been a good 15 years since I did anything. I bought a basic sewing machine and my mom just handed down her serger to me, but I'm wondering where to begin? The main thing I want to sew is skirts right now, and work on other projects later as I get use to sewing terminology, patterns, material etc. I'm curious to know 2 things... Is there a list of items every sewer should have on hand? Also, are there any links to free sewing lessons online? I'm sure this is a visual education, but any lessons online that will help me with sewing terminology, material types, and other such sewing terminology. Thanks! Karen |
User: sunshinesmiles
Member since: 03-08-2005 Total posts: 2 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 03-08-2005, 05:54 PM (2 of 6)
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There are some free sewing lessons on this site. On the home page there are links to lessons for a pull on skirt. Also, other links to the Sewing areas such as http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php?option=content&task=section&id=14&Itemid=28 . Take a look and see if this helps.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-08-2005, 05:57 PM (3 of 6)
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Is there a list of items every sewer should have on hand? Also, are there any links to free sewing lessons online? I was raised in a house with sewers as well, and I too took a long break. When I decided to get into it on my own, I did just what you did: I got a basic machine to start with--you can always upgrade one day if you find you're taking this seriously for the long term. Other than that, you need a pair of sharp cutting shears, and a box of pins. I'd go ahead and get the one pair of "sewing scissors" and not let them be used for anything but fabric, and get that good old fashioned tomato pin cushion for your pins. That's it. You start off with those basics, and then when you find your skills have taken you to a tricky project, you'll go into the fabric store and ask if there's a tooll to help you with this or that, and they'll show you what you need. Other than the machine, the start-up costs are minimal. Let your supplies and toolbox grow as your interest and sewing needs grow. Enjoy yourself. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: sunshinesmiles
Date: 03-08-2005, 06:03 PM (4 of 6)
Thanks Judy and Andrea!!! Judy, I just went to the link, and one of the lessons is a pull on skirt...!  Thanks bunches for sharing the link. I feel sure I'll learn a lot there. Andrea, thanks for the tips... I hope to get my supplies growing soon as I learn more sewing techniques and things. Thanks girls... Karen
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User: sunshinesmiles
Member since: 03-08-2005 Total posts: 2
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 03-08-2005, 06:12 PM (5 of 6)
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From the link I posted you only see the first lesson for the pull on skirt. From the home page (http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php ) on the right hand side under the Latest News...you will find links for lesssons 1 to 5. Happy sewing.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-08-2005, 07:10 PM (6 of 6)
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Karen, I forgot to include this link for you: http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/e_learntosew.html (http://) It has all of the fundamentals, for use as a starting point or a refresher. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007
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