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From: Bsalet
Date: 08-10-2006, 03:46 PM (1 of 9)
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a sewing teacher that would be able to teach me EVERYTHING there is to know about sewing  I live in Las Vegas and found a couple of classes, but nothing too detailed like I would like So...if any of you know of anyone I would appreciate it  Thank you so much! |
User: Bsalet
Member since: 08-09-2006 Total posts: 43 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-10-2006, 04:03 PM (2 of 9)
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You know, even with a great teacher you are going to have to start with the basics. I'd say start with the classes and see where you go from there. Once you have the basics down you may find a good book helps you move on. You are lucky to have classes. Many people here just taught themselves. In fact, I bet most of us are self taught -- with maybe a bit of the basics from school. Dorothy |
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 08-10-2006, 04:32 PM (3 of 9)
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Welcome! I love and share your enthusiasm! Search home sewing association (http://www.sewing.org/search/html/search.php) to find a trained sewing educator in your area. Ask around at your favorite fabric shop to find out if there's a sewing guild or club you can join locally. There you might pair up with someone who can take you under a wing. You might enjoy the national sewing show (http://www.sewing.org/industry/html/i_tradeshow.html) which is coming to your town in a couple of weeks. I don't know whether or not there are classes at that expo, but some expos do offer classes. Andrea
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 08-10-2006, 04:34 PM (4 of 9)
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Welcome! I love and share your enthusiasm! Search home sewing association (http://www.sewing.org/search/html/search.php) to find a trained sewing educator in your area. Ask around at your favorite fabric shop to find out if there's a sewing guild or club you can join locally. There you might pair up with someone who can take you under a wing. You might enjoy the national sewing show (http://www.sewing.org/industry/html/i_tradeshow.html) which is coming to your town in a couple of weeks. I don't know whether or not there are classes at that expo, but some expos do offer classes. Stick around here and also Threads magazine's online forum...Really, there are a number of useful sights where you can learn a ton for free. Too many to name, and so many people willing to walk you through procedures. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
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From: Bsalet
Date: 08-10-2006, 08:51 PM (5 of 9)
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Wow thanks everyone for the warm welcome and help I have started a while back with making totes, I tried to move up to skirts and did ok. I also am reading 'Sewing For Dummies' so we'll see how that goes Thanks alot again. Ill try out the classes and try some more things on my own.
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User: Bsalet
Member since: 08-09-2006 Total posts: 43
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 08-10-2006, 09:59 PM (6 of 9)
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A fine start Everyone has their own learning style. For me, hands on & trial and error and error--that's no typo!--is more engaging than reading about sewing, although I'll eagerly go look something up in a book to solve a problem once I get stuck. Nothing beats practice. My favorite way to learn skills well is to pick up a pattern/plan that is only slightly more challenging than the most recent project. Then I work it out at least 2 or three times, using different fabric types and variations each time. Pattern reading comes more easily with repetition, and I can get a feel for how fabric selection could effect the project. The repetition is reinforcing, and gears me up for my next challenge.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
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From: paroper
Date: 08-11-2006, 11:10 AM (7 of 9)
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I don't know much about Las Vegas but is there a jr college or a vocational trade school there? Most colleges and many vocational schools have sewing classes. Even though the college classes are primarily for potential teachers the classes start with the basics and move upward because you can never have too many basics as a teacher. Many fabric stores have classes and often they also have a group of people that they know who will sew/and or teach sewing. Many fabric stores also have posting spots, some in books, some on a bulletin board some place where seamstresses can advertise. You'll probably need to ask to see something like that...if it is in a book it is often under the counter. You might also check with the local high school teacher. She may know seamstresses who would teach or have some ideas of local resources. You might even check around for quilting guilds. Not all quilters do garment sewing but some do and somone there might be willing to mentor you!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
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From: MartySews
Date: 08-11-2006, 10:43 PM (8 of 9)
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You are in luck as there is an American Sewing Guild in your community. You can reach them by emailing <email address removed for privacy>. This is a national organization that promotes home sewing as a life skill and art. Being part of a sewing guild allows you to attend sewing classes, programs, retreats, and the annual convention. I'm sure that they will be more than happy to find a sewing mentor for you. Happy Stitching! Marty ASG Charter Member Memphis TN Chapter 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
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From: Bsalet
Date: 08-12-2006, 02:18 AM (9 of 9)
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Wow thanks a lot Marty, I'll email them today, thanks again for the help, I appreciate it
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User: Bsalet
Member since: 08-09-2006 Total posts: 43
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