Hello and welcome to the sewing thread! This is a place to share anything and everything related to sewing, whether it be good deals on fabric, patterns, or pictures of your newest creation!
I'm just now getting ready to learn how to sew. I'll be borrowing MIL's machine to see if it's something I can even remotely do. I'm hoping to master the art of window treatments and throw pillows. If I get really ambitious I may attempt bedding, but that will be quite a while before I'm ready to do that! lol
Where is everyone's favorite place to shop for patterns and fabrics? Any tips for a beginner like me?
I'm taking a sewing class right now. My second class in next Monday! This class is focusing on clothes but it's a beginner class. I'm not really all that into making my own clothes but I do want to learn to sew so that I can make pillows and window treatments, etc.
I just wanted to say hi and subscribe to the thread.
I'm hoping to take a sewing class in Auguest, but it depends on my schedule and their availability. I have done some home projects like Christmas decorations, curtains, and a table skirt, but I've never sewn clothes. I want to learn how to make cute kids' outfits and purses and such.
berry , love that bag!
Oh, and I work at JoAnn's so if anyone ever has a question about their products, sales, etc, don't hesitate to ask! BTW, there's a HUGE fabric clearance starting on the 10th - up to 70% off!
katmg: That's great that you're taking a class. Perhaps I should find one to take. Even though I learn pretty well on my own, this may be something I need some guidance at.
berry: CUTE bag! How did you start out? What was the first thing you tackled? What tips can you share with us? Woah, 20 questions, sorry about that! Can't wait to see the skirt!
lmg159: Thanks for the info on the upcomming sale! I'll definitely have to check it out. Did you use a pattern for your window treatments? If so, which one? I'm totally clueless as to where to begin.
lmg159 Thanks for the compliment on the bag. I had fun making it!
angelraven Thanks also for the compliment. I saw those fabrics and loved them!
How did you start out? What was the first thing you tackled? What tips can you share with us? Woah, 20 questions, sorry about that! Can't wait to see the skirt!
I've actually known how to sew since I was a kid, my mom taught me. She is among other things, a costume designer (for the theater). My mom is amazing, she can sew things without even using a pattern!
I sewed a little bit when I was a child, but then lost interest. I wanted to take it up again to be able to make stuff for the home like curtains and to sew some clothes.
Anyway, I don't really have tips yet, as I've just made that one bag. I guess I'd say read and reread the directions on the pattern.
The skirt I cut out is also a very easy pattern, and I hope to make it soon, but I'm going out of town this weekend, so it might have to wait another week.
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I'll join! I'm going to start sewing soon. My mom is going to help me make this costume for DS for halloween (the lion):
(Sorry it's so big!)
I'm so excited!
Can I play too? I also grew up with a mom who sews... I remember falling asleep to the sounds of the sewing machine humming away down the hall, lol.
The first major project i tackled was a bikini... NOT a good idea for a starter project, but it sure was cute!
My latest project is baby bedding, hopefully to use sometime next year! I've got the comfortoer finished so far, and I'm also working on a bumper, bed skirt, crib caddy, rocking chair caddy, rocking chair cushions, two laundry bags, and a window treatment. I'm pretty excited!
Twylla I hope to make a baby quilt and baby bedding someday too! We are not yet trying, but maybe within the next year. I already have some fabric picked out and saved for baby stuff (it is Winnie the Pooh!)
emschwar I love that baby lion pattern! That is going to be adorable for your child. I have many fond memories of costumes my mom made me.
Did you use a pattern for your window treatments? If so, which one? I'm totally clueless as to where to begin.
angelraven, no, I didn't use a pattern. I have no clue how to use one of those! I only know how to tell customers at the store how to read the yardages off the package I just made things up as I went along. Here is what they look like:
emschwar, that pattern is adorable! I'm hoping to be able to sew something like that by halloween!
I have a list of sewing projects I want to get done. I have some fleece and satin binding to make a blanket for DS. I also got brocade to make a purse. Since the JoAnn's sale is so great right now, I'm going to get fabric to make a duvet cover and valance for DS when he moves into his 'big boy bed' and stuff for a duvet cover, shower curtain and bathroom shade for our master bedroom. Yikes! But I can't pass up great fabric at $3/yd!!!
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BTW, there's a HUGE fabric clearance starting on the 10th - up to 70% off!
I just made things up as I went along. Here is what they look like:
