Let me start with a disclaimer. I am not a professional seamstress, nor am I very fashion conscious. Neither am I a good writer. What I am is an enthusiastic learner and first and foremost a doer. Sewing is such a “doing” that I stuck with passion. And this Sew Guide is my dream space, where I hope to share what I learn and do.
Creating something unique and three dimensional from an essentially one-dimensional cloth has always fascinated me.I am a Management Graduate and none in my family thought that I would be interested in sewing. And looking at me no one would guess that I love fashion, clothes and all things beautiful and glamorous. But here I am. And here you are. Welcome.
The excitement, the creative accomplishment a girl gets when sewing cannot be easily described. Girls are born creators be it a baby or a tasty dish- we love to create. Sewing is the ultimate creative hobby which is also very useful.
A kind of excitement grips me every time I enter a fabric store, and fabric stores have so many different beautiful gorgeous fabric and clothes. The excitement lasts till the garment is cut and stitched, then on to the next cloth. Do join me in this beautiful addiction.
I would like this to be a space for all sewing enthusiasts to hang out and share their passion for sewing and create more and more beautiful fascinating and awe inspiring cloth creations
I hope that I am able to provide some helpful information to you through sewguide.com. Please keep in mind that I am learning sewing and think of it as a continuous process ; Hope that you would excuse any mistake I have noted down here.
Happy sewing
Thanks for visiting
Do check out the different posts on sewguide.com; the category pages have all the posts published here
- Sewing Patterns
- Sewing techniques and tips to learn to sew
- Embroidery
- All about fabric/textiles
- Fabric texture.
Sarina
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Hi Sarina!
I am wondering where you are located? I am doing research on sewing terms as an article for my sewing guild’s website and stumbled across your site. I am finding that sewing terms differ from those I learned (I am in Canada) and when using some of the Indie patterns and watching videos from Britain, Australia, etc., I sometimes have to figure out what the instructions want me to do. It is an interesting project!
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Hi Lorna
And what is your question other than the location ? : )
hi sarina your web is my favorite and i never see such web.
thank you for helping your sewist friend pls add me to your mailing list
do you have youtube channel?
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Hi Hamisu
Thanks for your nice words. Appreciate. I do not have a youtube channel, sorry.
A very informative site for anyone who is dreaming about starting a apparel business. So descriptive and elaborate is the content that you do not want to go to any other site. Keep up the good work Sarina. I surely will be a frequent visitor to this site.
Sarina,
Arrived at your site today for the first time. I have been a sewer and sewing instructor for over 30 years. I was a National Sewing Educator with the world’s largest retail sewing machine manufacturer for several years, and have been a sewing and quilting instructor at my local community college for over 15 years. Your site is one of the most comprehensive sites I have seen so far. I will definetly be recommending your site as a resource for my students. Thank you for all your hard work in putting this amazing reference tool together.
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Hi Robin
So nice of you to say that. It is great coming from an experienced sewer. Thanks. If you see mistakes (which is inevitable at times) hope you will point out.
Hi, Sarina, I’m doing a review article on fashion and I’m using your website because it’s super helpful and and you learn about fashion, and I quote things from your article but I was wondering, what’s your full name so I can add you, when I’m done with the article I can send you a copy just let me know how.
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Hi Jennifer,
That is nice of you, thanks. I am Sarina Tariq
Sarina, your site is an amazing resource for anyone interested in fashion and cultivating their personal style. Thanks for the thoughtful and diligent effort you have put into it. Stay blessed and keep up the wonderful work!
Hi Sarina,
Love your web space! so full of creativity and interesting projects!
would you kindly pls add me to your mailing list – i would love to keep up with all your latest! Stay well and safe!
Hello Sarina,
Could you please add me to your mailing list. (Sorry I deleted the pop-up and can’t re-find it!!).
Many thanks in advance.
Nicola
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Done, Nicola
Thanks for wanting to be on the list : )
I just saw your page today
I LOVE IT thanks so much
I’m a nigerian and I’m not really experienced in sewing but you just made my day
I’m happy cause you go out of your way to help
God bless you and whatever you do
Hi Sarina, I have only just found your site tonight! Well, it needs to be said…. I love it! thank you so much for going to all the effort not only for the free patterns but all the additional information like measuring, body shape etc written in a way my brain understands it! you really are a god send. Now, I have a huge problem, I’m technically challenged and for the life of me I have checked and looked but still can’t find where to sign up for your newsletter. Can you help me please? I don’t wan’t to miss a thing lol. I’m a beginner dressmaker, I’m actually more of a trier than an actual maker as I’m not very good but I absolutely enjoy it so much, I call myself an enthusiastic beginner lol. Thank you so much for all the info you have gathered for us, I appreciate it very much, Sharon xx
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Thank you so much, Sharon, for the really kind words. So glad to know that the site is helpful to you; What you have written is true – this is how my brain also understands it. : ) I have added you to the newsletter.
I don’t know why I never saw this site the moment I made up my mind to learn using online resources I have bought 2 books- that I cannot even make head or tail of; I have made an online purchase from a site that’s meant to show me how to make pattern – basic dress block, skirt and pants but I ended up confused and almost loosing that determination to complete my learning.
I came across your site while searching for how to make fitted bedspreads; at least if I couldn’t make a headway with patterns, should be able to make bedspread for my kids as they return to school. Then I started stumbling on topics after topic on the site, so much resource, easy, simplified and make me get to work immediately. I just completed the basic bodice pattern and it was so so easy to understand! I am now going through the site in sequence, I am so glad!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, good job
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Hi Olanrewaju
Thanks for this comment – Love reading that the site is helping people. I hope that you will do a lot better than what is in this site. Best wishes
I am really in love with this site, … but I have a problem. I work full-time and have many other demands on my time. Is it possible to print out your guides and project directions so I can use them at a future date (for my use only, of course)? My choices are too many to leave all the separate windows open on my computer. Thanks for your time taken to respond … and the site!
Hi Sarina,
This is what I have been looking for, for so long! Answer to my payers!
Not only are you a doer, but you are also an enabler and a ray of light to humanity.
Thank you!
Nilu
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Hi Nilu
Thanks for the encouraging words. Hope you find the site as helpful as you wish
Sarina
Wonderful site, so glad I came across it. I am a huge fan of Kurta shirts, have a few from a great shop in Abu Dhabi (including a couple of unstitched that i just ordered today!).
Now I am planning to make my own, from the lawn cotton fabric brought back from Liberty of London.
So nice of you to share your knowledge and experience, thank you very much!
Hey…u r just amazing…i love ur work…i want to subscribe for ur newsletter but i dont find how to subscribe
..can you please tell me
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Hi Prabhojit
Thanks for the kind and encouraging comment. The form for subscribing is supposed to be there on the site. I don’t know why you cannot see it – may a tech glitch. I have added your email to the list.
Dear Sarina,
What a wonderful job you are doing here.
It is such a joy to find someone who shares steps on how to create something nice and then also the logic behind it – all in such a helpful way.
I have learnt to sew as a young girl and am still learning from you now.
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Hi Lynne
What wonderful words you have left here – thanks a ton. You made my day. : )
Hi! I think you are doing a great job with all of the information you provide.
I am trying to find a way to unsubscribe but can’t find the “unsubscribe” area on your site. (New Year’s resolution….keep e-mail down to a minimum)! Can you please do this for my e-mail?
Thanks,
Cindy
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Hi Cindy
Thanks for the appreciation
Can you click on the unsubscribe button on the newsletter you recieved (down below) – that is the only way to unsubscribe : )
Wow! What a great site! thank you for all the valuable information! Now I know why my last homemade dress fell apart after I washed it! 🙂 Thank you 1000X!
Thank you Sarina for such a lovely site! You have provided so much information and inspiration! I look forward to continued visits and someday catching up on all the old posts! I do wish I had more time to sew!
This is a lovely read and a wonderful endeavor – keep it up and thank you!
Cynthia
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Hi Cynthia
What a lovely comment. I really appreciate you reading and leaving the word of appreciation
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It has been very helpful.
Hi Sarina
Really impressed with your extensive knowledge about many things which is very difficult for a beginner to learn from anywhere else. Thanks a ton for sharing your knowledge and a lot of guidance for people who are taking baby steps in sewing ..
Am a fabric enthusiast who is waiting for a long time to learn sewing.. Your blog is added to my favorites
Thank you so much for creating this website. Am so happy and I thank God for directing me to this site. Am a newbie and have been looking for the perfect guide to learn how to sew. I surely found everything here. You have got so much info here. Wow!
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Hi Steff
Thanks for the sweet comment. I am encouraged to write more as I learn