another newbie

Hi all: I'm new at this ng and also new at sewing, I had never used a sewing machine. My sewing experience is only fix a button or a hem (by hand of course). I recently purchased an euro-pro sewing machine. I really want to learn to sew but I don't know where to start. I already thread the needle which for me is a big accomplishment (yeah!). My question, is there any website that anyone can tell me where I can learn the basic of sewing? how can I learn? is there any CD ROM, or DVD (for very very beginners?). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Again I have no experience at all.

Reply to
Patty P.
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Hi Patty, welcome!

One of the best books on the subject:

"New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories by Editors of Reader's Digest "

Do a search on any of the booksellers.

You might also check with local fabric stores, some offer classes.

HTH,

-- Beverly

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Reply to
BEI Design

I found this site very helpfull, it doesn't tell you how but at least it can tell you what, from there you can search the net for specific, or at least get a better idea of what the functions of your machine is for.

I also recommend the Reader's digest book, I got the old version and I love it.

Jean ( just a little less new )

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Jean Péloquin

I will recommend the older version of Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing more than the new one. I have both, the older one from 1976, and for a brightly colored well illustrated book on the very beginning sewing, see "Let's Sew" that Nancy Zieman wrote with the National 4H Council. It is an 80 page soft cover of the most basic techniques. As each of my DGDs reached her 12th birthday, I gave her a copy and have one saved for the 5-year old, because I taught some teachers to sew and had them each buy one for themselves. They said they really learned from it. NOt affiliated w/ancy's Notions, just a happy customer. Emily

Reply to
Emily

We all help each other here, so you have come to the right place!

As for 'where to start' - hit my URL below and hit the Kate's Sewing Room link, which will take you to a whole room full of how to do it stuff, from a basic equipment list to good books, from fabric and pattern sources to lessons on how to sew basic seams and hems. I don't sell anything from the site - it's all free information or 'show & tell' stuff. Have fun, and just ask if there's something you need explained.

Also, take a long look at your local adult education program: they sometimes run sewing classes for beginners. Another good place to ask about this is whatever local sewing supplies shop you may have. Some of them run good classes.

Welcome to the group, and happy sewing!

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Kate Dicey

Hi, Patty!

If you have a nice long spell of time to sit and peruse the Internet, try this website:

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There are hundreds of links to helpful sites, among them several sites with the kind of information you seek.

Also, Sew News has a how-to section on their About.com site; The Home Sewing Association has an extensive how-to section for consumers at

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Have fun exploring! Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati

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SewStorm

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Jean

Reply to
Jean Péloquin

With no experience at all I would start you out making rod pocket drapes in light weight fabrics and pillows. Get your confidence working with straight lines!

Sandi Jones - self taught seamstress

Reply to
Sandi Jones

When I enherited my sewing machine I started by edging old towels to keep them from raveling futher. Just run a zig-zag over the edge. Then I did the same thing to an old entry way carpet. I then moved on to small repairs like turning over a warn collar on a shirt ( it was either that or trow it away).

Jean

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Reply to
Jean Péloquin

Am I showing my age if i say that the 1st few machines that I had open accesss to didn't have zig zag? :-D The patterns of the day all expected zig zag, i just didn't have it, so I had to make up my ways of doing things. I did have a few old books to help me out though.

Sandi Jones

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Sandi Jones

Here's one URL,

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. They have some basicsewing instruction on the site. I also recommend buying the Readers Digestbook Complete Guide to Sewing. I use it alot for reference and it is simpleto follow.

Reply to
Mike Behrent

After you've done some straight seams and are familiar with your machine I suggest Sewing Essentials (or is it Sewing Basics, by books are in storage right now so I can't get to it) by patricia Noyes.

Good pictures and step by step instructions for making basic garments.

Maureen

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Maureen Wozniak

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