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From: MaryW
Date: 02-02-2006, 01:56 PM (1 of 5)
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I had this sent to me today. If anyone can help, post here, please do. I think she has a valid question. Hi, I enjoy your tips and wonder if you could answer a question for me. My area lacks of anyplace that gives sewing lessons, and as a begginer could use a place to learn. I have seen on-line sewing classes offered on the net, and wonder if you know of any feedback on how they are. Thanks, ciao, Giana MaryW
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From: MartySews
Date: 02-02-2006, 06:41 PM (2 of 5)
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There are many websites that offer online sewing classes including this forum. Why don't you give this one a try? Also, it is helpful to have a good sewing book as a resource. One of the newest ones on the market is from the Singer Sewing Library's Photo Guide to Sewing (over 1100 photos). The cost is about $20 and well worth the investment as it covers all aspects of sewing. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 02-02-2006, 07:10 PM (3 of 5)
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I haven't taken any online classes for a fee, but I have found lots of articles and technique websites online for free and gotten a lot from them. Some that I have seen in the boards a lot and have visited: home sewing association (http://www.sewing.org/educator/html/ed_guidelines.html) great for the basics. Viking Sewing Room (http://www.vsmgroup.com/husqvarnaviking/sewingroom/sewingroom_us.asp) Click on sewing techniques for animated demos of techniques from hems to zippers, etc. Simplicity sewing basics (http://simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=sewingBasics.html) more great basics for getting started. Sew-Whats-New (http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php?option=content&task=blogsection&id=10) it's more than just a message board! And check your local public tv station online to see if there are any sewing shows. I only get 2, with all I pay for cable tv. But they're really good ones! Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-03-2006, 09:16 AM (4 of 5)
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Has anyone taken lessons from www.patternreview.com or www.seeitsewit.com with Heather Claus? I don't know of others who give lessons. I think the lady wants feedback from those who have had the experience. MaryW
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 02-04-2006, 01:39 PM (5 of 5)
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Mary, I don't have any experience with online classes, but I know myself and if I did not have a (paper) reference guide, I don't think it would be a very pleasant learning experience.. In my lifetime , I have taught myself a lot of new skills from instruction books, leaflets, etc... But I have to have a reference guide because I always have a question they do not cover in the regular instructions.. (and sometimes , I have to do a lot of extra reading to find my answer.). So, if the online has unlimited access to someone for answers, I would say its a good way to go.. I guess answers on e-mail 24-7 would be too much to hope for, but its what we have here on this site, thanks to you , Miss Mary, our fearless leader.. Sew With Love
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