Craft Tips > SewingMarch 06, 2009

Ideas for a Beginning Sewer

I am looking for sewing ideas. I need help making purses, pillows, and things for the home. I would also like to make recycled bags for grocery shopping. I am a beginning sewer. I have made rice bags and a few pillows. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Crystal from Zebulon, NC

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03/12/2009

Since I tried to sew on my new sewing machine I have had so much trouble with the thread clumping on the bottom of the material that I got discouraged in trying to do this.
I have tried adjusting the tension on the top part and still no luck.
I am so happy that you are going to sew.
It's really worth the effort.

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03/08/2009

You could also check with your local library and see if they offer classes. Our library has quilting classes and other "craft" classes.

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03/07/2009

Take a long look at a shopping bag in the store and you'll figure it out.

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03/07/2009

Try Tipnut.com They have easy-to-do sewing patterns. And they have alot of other good things too.

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03/07/2009

There is a wonderful web site with all kinds of tutorials on www.craftster.com. It's free, or you can pay to join to participate in swaps and stuff.

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03/06/2009

A good site for beginners is www.about.com. They have many different categories, so just search for sewing, etc. You should be able to find instructions there.

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03/06/2009

Go to www.sewmamasew.com and click on the "blog". They have all kinds oftutorials, patterns, tips, etc. for the beginning seamstress as well as the more experienced sewer.

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