Learning How To Use a Sewing Machine
An all thumbs seamstress...
BBB from Greenville, AL
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RE: Learning How To Use a Sewing Machine
Each pattern has simple instructions with them. Start with an easy things to make like an apron, napkins, cushions & etc. Get patterns from fabric stores, good luck.
Post by kffrmw88
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I've ben sewing for ages too (like 48 years) and one of my best pleasures is having a sewing buddy. Someone who helps see or pin where you can't. I miss my Mom who was mine for so many precious years. There might be someone just down the street from you who would be willing to coach you through your first times, most of us would love to be passing on our habit. Try posting a note on a community bulitin board, your laundry room board at the apartment, or the bulitin board of your fabric store. Like the people on this site, we'd love to help.
Post By OrahLee (Guest Post)
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Send me a note on ThriftyFun & I'll get back to you... If you like, I'll walk you through the WHOLE thing over the phone... I've been sewing for 40 years & I have a brand new Brother computer type machine, PLUS a 1919 treadle & I've had or now have a machine from each decade (the 20's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, & 80's)... I collect them, Crazy huh!? ($20 at most thrift stores) Each is good for something special & each has different "feet" & attachments... So if you need to be "walked through" your new machine, & want to learn to sew, just send me your machine's brand & I'll get back to you... I'm a 53 year old gal who has taught painting classes for beginners for many years & I just LOVE to teach!
* If you have the time & just a bit of money, a BEGINNING sewing class would help you considerably!... Back in my day we could learn in school, so I started classes in the 7th grade & took all I could... They teach you everything, from the way to thread your machine, to how to make sure your tension is right, to the names of the machine's parts, to how to troubleshoot any problems... to how to read a pattern. You can't beat it!... I still remember my first sewing teacher (& the old Singer I learned on!) ... If I could, I'd give her a BIG hug & an even BIGGER, thank you for getting me started on a hobby that has saved me a whole LOT of money & made my life a lot happier & more creative! ... When I was a new mom, I made all my baby clothes, curtains for her bedroom & even her bed sheets... As my kids grew, I continued to sew (mostly for the girls) all through school... (They dressed well, on a budget!) ... And now that my kids are grown I make clothes for myself & my granddaughter... She received fancy clothes for her stuffed animals for Christmas. Her favorite gift! ... A WARNING! -- Sewing can be addictive!
---> For you guys that buy used, older machines, Here's some cool info:
FREE THREADING DIAGRAMS:
http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm
MACHINE MANUALS FOR SALE:
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Post by Cyinda
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Go to sewing class. Nothing's better than learning something hands on.
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Post By jackie dean (Guest Post)
RE: Learning How To Use a Sewing Machine
Also a novice! I went to a fabric store and bought a couple of books. The most useful one for me is by Singer. It covers step by step with lots of pictures.
Post by Campnluray
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Here is a site that you might want to check out for all kinds of things you can do as far as sewing goes: www.sewing.org. I wish they had something like this when I started. It would have saved me many days of ripping seams! sewingmamma
Post by sewingmamma
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http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/sewingbook/sewbook.html This website might be helpful until you can get other help. It goes thru the basics of sewing.
jeanie in MO
Post by jewatson58
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Call your local fabric store to find out about classes. Also, if the machine brand is sold locally, that store may have classes. And check out the local Parks & Rec center classes.
Post by cookwie
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I decided a few years ago that I wanted to start sewing. I really hadn't done any since home economics class at school. After I got my machine I bought "Sewing for Dummies" and that book has been so very helpful. It explains all the terms used in sewing and breaks down even the most basic things for you. It's been a few years now and I can sew just about anything! good luck and enjoy!!
Post by Justanothercowgirl
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Sweetie...your best bet would be to find a beginner sewing class in your area...it would be VERY WELL WORTH YOUR TIME AND MONEY to do this, if you are serious about learning...most of the time you take your own machine and someone there will go over the points for you. When I bought my first machine, I spent a little more to get it from a dealer that worked with me and the machine until I got it down pat. So I assume that you perhaps got this from a chain type store that can not offer you help.
Good luck with your learning process
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