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Main Categories
BASICS
- 17 Different types of Skirts
- 12 Different types of pants
- 50 Different types of collars
- 45 Different types of dresses
- 17 different types of shorts
- 40 Different types of sleeves
- 60 different types of necklines
- 45 different types of Tops
- 15 types of T-shirts
- 20 Different Types of SHIRTS.
- 28 Different types of sweaters
- 40 different types of Underwear
- 40 Different types of jeans
- Sewing Glossary -100 + SEWING TERMS
- 25 Different types of Sleeve hems and Cuffs
- 10 Types of waistlines
- Skirt Length – 9 hemlines and their names.
- How to buy fabric for dressmaking
- How much fabric to buy – a guesstimate for sewing clothes.
- 15 dressmaking tips for perfect sewing
- A basic {BODICE} pattern
- Best way for taking {BODY MEASUREMENTS} for sewing your clothes
- 15 different types of shirt collars.
- 12 most important DRESS SILHOUETTES
Simple Sewing Techniques to learn how to sew
Table of Contents
Sewing tools
- 33 Pressure feet you can use with your sewing machine
- How to use a WALKING FOOT {Sewing Machine Presser foot tutorial}
- How to use a hemmer foot.
- 13 CUTTING TOOLS you need for sewing
- 30 Ultimate sewing tools for sewing
- All about reading the tape measure
- How to use Bodkin
- 10 Measuring tools & Rulers used in Pattern drafting and Sewing
- Metal Grommets (Eyelets) : Simple tools and ways to set them on fabric
- Boning : The different types used in dressmaking
- 12 types of Tapes used in sewing.
- How to attach snaps on fabric
- How to use a gathering foot
- 1/4 inch seam foot
- Different types of Needles used in a Sewing Machine
SEWING TECHNIQUES – How to
- How to bind a neckline with bias tape : 6 methods
- How to sew Neckline Facing
- How to sew thick fabric /layers with your home sewing machine
- How to sew knit fabrics
- Sewing Delicate fabrics : 10 tricks to success
- How to Sewing Darts – 15 dart placements on clothes
- How to determine the grainline of fabric for perfect cutting
- How to sew box pleats.
- 10 tips for THREADING A NEEDLE the right way
- 12 amazingly { Easy to SEW } beginner Sewing projects
- 15 Unique {Fabric edge Finishes} – Make your sewing and seams look professional
- 17 different types of SEAMS & How to sew them
- 20 Essential Pressing Tips- the BIG secret of perfect sewing
- 20 Unique ways to {HEM with a Sewing Machine}
- How to sew mitered corner(2 easy ways)
- How to sew fast – 30 Super {TIME} saving tips when sewing
- Bed sheet sizes – nice to know when you want to sew Bed linen
- All about Seam Allowances
- 4 {BEST} ways to make a FACING pattern and sew it.
- 40 Different {TYPES OF SLEEVES} that you can add to your clothes
- 5 best ways to add WAISTBANDS to your skirts and pants
- 5 {BEST} pleats to stitch on your clothes
- 6 styles of ruffles – How to {Gather} fabric the easy way for beautiful frills
- Best way to thread your sewing machine
- Best {Step by step} way to cut and sew plain Salwar pants
- 7 factors to consider before buying a {Used Sewing Machine}
- 7 ways to make an { ELASTIC WAISTBAND }
- All about sewing Fabric CUT ON THE BIAS
- All the Best ways to do BIAS BINDING
- Design & Make your own clothes with FREE SEWING PATTERNS
- Easy EYELETS – Hand stitched
- How to add a {SIDE SEAM POCKET} to your clothes
- How to add an {easy} HIDDEN POCKET to jeans & protect your belongings
- Top Tips to keep your scissors sharp
- Top {TIPS} to cut fabric perfectly for sewing
- Learn to sew Patches on clothes to repair and mend and decorate – 8 ways
- Add 2 easy sleeves your sleeveless dresses
- How to select the Best Beginners Sewing machine
- Lace Inserts – 2 ways to add Lace trims between fabric
- How to sew a waistband with zipper – 3 ways
- What is Stay stitching?
- Pre-wash and pre-shrink fabric for sewing: Should I or should I not?
- How to embroider with a home sewing machine
- PRINCESS SEAMS {Stitching them perfectly}
- How to shorten the length of Pants
- Underlining a garment : A basic overview.
NECKLINES & SLEEVES
- Peter pan collar {Sewing pattern & Tutorial}
- Keyhole neckline – 9 best placements for a keyhole on the neck of a dress
- Frill sleeves / Ruffle sleeves :10 common types
- Sweetheart neckline – 5 types & How to stitch it on your clothes
- Necklines – How to draft different necklines for your dresses
- Different types of Asymmetrical Hemline including the hanky hem.
- Sewing Yokes – 7 stunning Yoke patterns for your dresses
- Set in Sleeve
- Bishop sleeve : 4 types of bishop sleeves and how to draft them
- All the Sleeves you want – How to make a sleeve pattern
- Raglan Sleeves Pattern- How to draft one for your dress
- Kimono sleeves pattern
- How to sew Invisible hem- 5 ways
- How to sew flat felled seam
- How to sew a V neckline – 6 ways
STITCHES
- Pin Stitch {Sewing tutorial}
- Top stitch -7 FAQ to do top stitching properly
- Plain seam:Tips to sew it strong and straight without bulk
- {BLIND STITCH} the hem of a pants – by hand and by machine
- How to do slip stitch
- Double Needle Stitching -5 ways to use it in sewing
- 9 {EASY} hand stitches you should learn for perfect sewing.
- Edge stitching – How to do it properly.
- Tailor Tacks – easy taking stitches
- How to sew different types of basting stitch
- 16 ways to make a perfect Handmade HEM {HEMMING STITCHES}
- Stitch in the Ditch: How to do the ditch stitching properly
- Pick stitch – How & where to use it on clothes
- How to sew by hand
- 5 Invisible stitches for sewing hems and seams without a sewing machine
- Hemstitching : How to do this ornamental hem finish.
- French Seams – How to make it neatly and its uses in dressmaking
Sewing FASTENERS.
- Big List of {FASTENERS} you can sew on your clothes
- How to sew a pant fly zipper
- How to sew Invisible zipper – 2 ways – with or without a special foot
- Easy ways to sew ZIPPER to the back of your dress
- 2 Best ways to sew Exposed zippers
- Lapped zipper – How to sew this in 2 ways
- 5 ways to stitch a {Hook} perfectly on to your clothes
- Best way to stitch a BUTTON [by hand and by sewing machine]
- PLACKET – 4 easy ways to add them to your clothes
- Sewing Buttonholes – 8 different types you could make
- 3 Ways to sew Button Loops
- How to make a perfect {Hand sewn buttonhole}
- How to sew buttonholes with your sewing machine
- 5 Best ways to stitch SLEEVE PLACKETS
- 6 ways to make fabric covered buttons & cloth buttons
DESIGNING
- Where to buy sewing patterns from
- Sewing for kids – top tips & body measurements
- Designing & Sewing Wedding gowns – some tips
- 40+ Fashion styles
- Vintage costume designing – Best books to read as reference
- 10 types of wedding veils.
QUILTING
- 30 types of Quilts
- 13 best used Quilting stitches
- 55 popular quilt blocks
- The Quilting tools and materials you need to get going.
- Popular quilt sizes
- Quilting Vocabulary
- Patchwork : 10 best methods of joining fabric pieces together efficiently
- 2 ways to sew a 4 patch square
- Know your BABY’S BLANKET & QUILT SIZE
Sewing Machine
- Sewing machine manuals-Download
- SEWING MACHINE THREADS – how to select the best one for your project
- 20 different types of sewing machines
- Sewing Machine Tension Adjustment.
- A {REFERENCE GUIDE} to Sewing Machine Parts
- How to use a Straight stitch properly
- How to thread a sewing machine properly
- How to choose a sewing machine needle
- How does a sewing machine work
- Zigzag stitch – 10 uses
- Sewing machine safety tips
- Sewing with good health – avoid pain & illness
- Sewing Machine Repair : 10 scenarios and what you can do
- How to deal with skipped stitchesfoot
- Straight stitch – How to use this stitch properly.
FABRIC
- 10 popular fabrics for sewing casual dresses and tops
- 12 problems discussed in sewing silk
- 10 FAQ answered on Sewing Denim
- 10 Best Fabric for Embroidery
- HOW TO CUT AND SEW FABRIC WITH PRINTS & PATTERNS.
- 8 FAQ answered on sewing with Velvet
- Cotton Fabric & its 90+ different types
- Transparent and sheer fabrics – Top tips on sewing and caring them
- Ultimate list of different {TYPES OF CLOTHES }
- What is Denim ? 12 types of Denim Fabric
- What is Poplin ?; Top tips on sewing and caring for the fabric
- What is satin ? Tips on sewing and caring for the fabric
- Open weave fabrics
- Knit vs woven
- Natural fabrics
- What is Leather? Different types of leather
- Fabric Dictionary – 200+ fabric names
- Fabric measurements – Best answer to “How much fabric do I need”-
- Fleece – Do’s and Don’t’s for sewing and caring for the fabric
- What is Brocade ?
- Different types of Net fabric
- Main properties of wool
- 30 different types of wool fabric
- Best fabric for sewing bags
- 30 well known synthetic fabrics
- Animal Fabrics : 10 main types
- How to buy real silk fabric :10 FAQ answered
- List of the best shiny fabrics
- What is silk ? How is it made
- What is polyester ?
- Pleated fabric
- What is chiffon – 10 questions about this fabric
- Best thick and heavy weight fabrics
- What is Nylon ?.
- What is thread count?
Alterations and clothing repair
- How to take in and make a dress or shirt smaller
- 15 common clothing alteration problems & how to fix them
- Fixing a neckline that is too big and gapes
- Shorten your JEANS – 5 Best and easy ways to Hem
- How to fix a zipper -DIY zipper repair
- CLOTHING REPAIR: INVISIBLE MENDING OF TEARS IN FABRIC {9 METHODS}
- Darning a hole closed – 2 best methods
- How to fix hole in jeans -8 different ways
- Puckered seams – 10 solutions to this problem
- How to replace buttons on jeans
- Jeans Repair : 7 types of alterations you may want to do on your denim and their solutions.
Embellishing Techniques
- 12 ways to do Applique – tutorial
- How to do Hand Applique ( 5 FAQ answered)
- Applique letters – 3 best techniques.
- How to sew Reverse Applique – 4 ways
- 44 fabric manipulation & other techniques to make fabric with texture & patterns
- 10 Best & easy ways to attach SEQUINS to fabric
- 10 Best ways to make Iron on/ sew on Fabric clothing PATCHES
- Make a Big Bow – 2 ways
- How to tie a sash bow
- 10 Basic knot you can use for sewing and crafts
- 5 ways to make Sashes for clothes
- 8 ways to make beaded tassels and edge beading
- 9 easy to stitch bead border designs
- 10 tutorials to make Fabric roses .
- How to make scalloped edges – 5 ways
- How to make sashes for dresses – 5 ways
- 6 types of beautiful TASSELS and How to make them (#2 is the easiest)
- 7 ways to make gorgeous { FABRIC BOWS }
- 8 things that scare you when sewing Lace and their solutions
- 9 types of FRINGE TRIMS – Learn to make and sew them
- How to fix rhinestones on clothes – Sew & No sew methods.
- How to make { PERFECT } thin fabric tubes
- How to make a Turk’s Head Knot
- How to make an easy Chinese Frog closure
- How to make BIAS BINDING TAPE – 3 best ways
- Buttonhole stitch – the real one
- Ladder stitch – 3 types.
- 10 types of tucks including pintucks
- Shirring Tutorial – How to sew with elastic thread
- How to make and sew Piping cord
- 15 types of pockets you could sew on your clothes
- 20+ Unique {FABRIC TRIMS} to embellish your fabric
- 2 ways to sew the beautiful {shell edge stitch} – by hand and by machine
- How to sew a {PERFECT} Welt Pocket – Single & Double welt pocket tutorials
- How to sew an overcast stitch – by machine and by hand
- Ruching – How to use it in designing clothes
- 10 easy to make ribbon trims
- Box pleats – How to make them easily
- Fabric stamping : 7 simple Techniques
- Make felt flowers
- How to dye fabric
- 10 different types of dyes
- 4 ways to make Felt roses .
Embroidery
- 15 ways to embroider leaves
- 11 beautiful ways to do a BLANKET STITCH
- 2 ways to do Drawn thread embroidery
- Hardanger Embroidery
- 12 basic BEAD EMBROIDERY stitches
- 14 Beautiful hand embroidery { BORDER DESIGNS }
- 24 beautiful ways to stitch EMBROIDERY FLOWERS
- 40+wonderful Embroidery tools and materials you (may) need for embroidering
- 6 ways to do CUTWORK EMBROIDERY
- 8 beautiful ways to do LAZY DAISY flower embroidery designs
- 9 Best ways for EMBROIDERY TRANSFERS
- 7 ways to {EMBROIDER LETTERS} on your clothes
- 8 Best ways to attach mirror to your clothes
- A library of 100+ Hand Embroidery Stitches & Techniques
- Blackwork embroidery – A beginner’s guide
- Four sided stitch { Embroidery sewing tutorials}
- Free motion Sewing Machine Embroidery – All you need to get started
- Herringbone stitch & its 2 beautiful variations
- Cable Chain Stitch { Embroidery stitching Tutorials }
- How to make an embroidered fabric patch
- 10 easy Background embroidery stitches
- CHAIN STITCH & its 12 Beautiful variations {Embroidery Stitching Tutorials}
- CHEVRON STITCH { Embroidery sewing tutorials}
- Chikankari Embroidery – tutorial
- How to do a Pistil Stitch Embroidery stitching tutorials}
- How to do Back Stitch & 2 variations Embroidery sewing tutorial
- How to do beautiful Kutch Embroidery – A detailed tutorial
- How to do Kashmiri Stitch { Embroidery stitching tutorials}
- How to do RUNNING STITCH & its 9 beautiful variations
- How to do SHADOW EMBROIDERY
- How to do {STUNNING} Phulkari embroidery – DIY tutorial
- How to easily add a {PATCH POCKET} to your clothes
- How to embroider your first Embroidery project – 7 FAQ answered.
- Hoops and other 4 methods to stretch fabric for embroidery
- Holbein stitch/ kasuti stitch.
- Indian hand embroidery patterns and motifs – Ultimate designs you will love.
- Learn 6 Knot Stitches including French knot & Bullion knot {Embroidery Stitching Tutorials }
- Learn SATIN STITCH and variations
- Learn to sew a Picot edge – step by step
- Learn {beautiful} KANTHA hand embroidery work
- Learn {Sashiko hand embroidery} – Beautiful Japanese embroidery design tutorial
- Pattern Darning tutorial
- Perfect OUTLINE STITCH {Embroidery Stitching tutorials}
- Queen Stitch – { Embroidery stitch Tutorial }
- STEM STITCH & 3 beautiful variations {Embroidery stitching tutorials}
- The Best filling stitch- LONG & SHORT STITCH {Embroidery stitching tutorials}
- Couching Stitch – 4 ways to do couching on fabric
- Beginner’s guide to smocking
- Beginner’s guide to Cross stitch
- How to make a cross stitch pattern – 3 easy ways
- 10 sources of inspirations for embroidery designs
- 10 easy hand embroidery motifs
- Needle painting – A beginner’s guide
- 12 types of Metallic thread and tips on doing metallic embroidery
- How to make french knots & 5 uses in embroidery
- How to make bullion knot stitches & 3 easy to make bullion knot designs.
- 6 filling stitches for embroidery
- 15 types of ribbon you can use for sewing and embroidery
- 12 Types of Hand embroidery thread
- Pulled thread embroidery work – 5 easy stitches
- Fly stitch : 7 variations.
- Chain stitch embroidery – 5 simple motifs commonly used
- T-shirt embroidery
- Butterfly embroidery designs
- 10 best Machine embroidery software
- 10 best Stabilizers to use as backing for embroidery
- Jeans Embroidery.
I have studied English Literature, some four languages, business management and a whole lot of world history and other stuff during my college days which I have since forgotten. But I have not forgotten the day I went to the sewing machine showroom to buy my first sewing machine and all the sewing that I studied since. What does it say about me, I don’t know. Maybe I am what my younger one called me when she was young – a tailor and cooker.
Learning how to sew is no rocket science (I wouldn’t have learned it otherwise 🙂 ) It is not even as complicated as cooking. You may disagree on that but for me cooking IS complicated. In my defense, you cannot go back in cooking whereas in sewing you have the seam ripper for all (most of) your mistakes.
You do not need to buy fancy patterns or the most advanced computerized sewing machine to sew your own clothes. When I started I used to sew rubbish. My sewing machine was old and extremely maddening. But after sometime I learned the basics and the magic happened – after many many trials and errors (which continues even today)
But if you really want the convenience of ready made sewing patterns checkout the different online stores where you can buy the sewing patterns .
Infact sewing as a hobby is therapeutic to me. It organises my somewhat disorganised mind. And the satisfaction of making something beautiful is beyond anything. Gifting a thing you have made yourself is also very fulfilling.
I learned a whole lot of sewing from the internet.Then I learned from books. Then from a teacher. Then I tried experimenting and learned some more. It is possible for anyone with passion to sew their own clothes with the guidance and resources available today.
To make your own clothes, you just need to know how to make stitching patterns from your own measurements or an old dress, some basic sewing tools and machine and the motivation to finish the work patiently and perfectly. All the other things are bonuses you should be thankful for. Checkout this post on how you can make a copy of your old dress . Checkout the free sewing patterns available in this site.
You may choose to go for a personal sewing class. In fact if you absolutely know nothing about sewing and you are eager and have the time to spare you should go for a sewing class. Check out the reputation of the class and the instructor from previous students before enrolling. Most classes take the fees upfront, leaving you no choice to opt out, if you find you are not benefiting. The good ones will start from the beginning and teach you sewing in an organised way so that you can set about sewing and designing for yourself.
Or else with some patience you can learn by yourself. If you are a self learner and confident that you can learn the nitty-gritties of sewing by yourself, there are some basic tips and techniques you should know.
How to learn to sew
All the sewing terms bandied about in the online sewing community used to boggle my mind in the early days. Most of the terms became clear to me when I wrote this comprehensive Sewing Glossary with the common sewing terms used frequently. Check it out if you are like me and would like to know more
Sewing machine
If you do not own a sewing machine yet, you can read the article on selecting the best sewing machine for beginners.
If you have just bought your sewing machine you may remember what the service personnel explained to you about the machine. Some basics like how to thread the sewing machine, how to adjust the thread tension, how to wind a bobbin, how to change machine feet, how to change the dial for different stitches, how to change the needle are things you will learn from the service personnel send by the sewing machine company.
But if your sewing machine has been bought for some time, maybe you do not remember anything. The stitches available to you which seemed amazing in the showroom may seem confusing when you start using your sewing machine. All those levers and feet also will look complicated. It needn’t be.
The first thing you need to know is how to thread the sewing machine properly. Refer the sewing machine manual; Infact keep it near your sewing machine all the time. Refresh your knowledge by going through the steps given in this tutorial; Familiarize yourself with the various feet available with the machine. Checkout the comprehensive guide here on machine foot and other parts of a sewing machine.
Practice your sewing before attempting any project as such. Start by sewing in a straight line. You can practice this on a piece of paper on which straight lines are drawn with pencil. Then practice your sewing in a curved line.Use short stitches and long stitches and see the difference it makes to your stitching.
You must be thorough with all the sewing stitches available with your sewing machine. If you are not, refer this article on them. This will be a refresher course for you.
Try all the different decorative stitches in your sewing machine. You can try to decorate a handkerchief with these stitches; You can make a decorative stitch border to the embroidered handkerchief project here ( or even attempt to hand sew the border stitches) or make the small fabric gift bag.
You need to have some basic sewing tools along with your sewing machine. Some of them like the scissors, pins and tape measure are indispensable but some you can do without like a rotary cutter. There are some tools which you may not have but which will completely change your sewing life if you have them. You guessed it right – the seam ripper. I get panic attack if I do not have it with me. You can guess how many mistakes I must make
Learn to read the tape measure properly if you do not know how to. To tell you the truth for a long log time I didn’t.
Keep your expectations at a reasonable level the first few projects. You need to start your sewing with some easy beginner sewing projects, then gradually try the complicated patterns.Learn as you go. Take little steps and make big progress. Graduate to jackets from baby frocks, not the other way.
Other than these easy and wonderful projects you can also try your hand at the Shirt skirt or the easy Tunic top or a Kaftan as your first project. Kimono jackets and Ponchos are also best ones to start.
As I see it, choosing the fabric to sew is the most pleasurable thing about sewing. The different types of fabrics available to sew will boggle your mind for sure. For your beginner sewing project try to choose a simple cotton fabric and appropriate thread. Checkout this post for different types of clothes you can sew – Not the most comprehensive But I have tried to list out some.
Pre washing
Pre washing your fabric is a necessity before sewing anything. I simply immerse the fabric in a little water. After some minutes rinse it out. Pre-washing removes all the sizing which is there in the fabric and the shrinking tendency of your fabric is also tested. I am also scared about all the chemicals in the new fabric. A worst case scenario is the dyes in new fabric running and bleeding after you have stitched two bright colored fabrics together without rinsing the dye out first.
Pre-washing has too many advantages for you to do it compulsorily with every fabric you use. You definitely would want to fit into your dress after the first wash, after all the hard work.
Interfacing
Choose the appropriate interfacing for your fabric. There are some areas which you have to interface necessarily when sewing clothes like the button stand, button holes, zippers, collars, facings.
Body measurements
A most important aspect about sewing is taking the body measurements. Every one has a unique body. The reason why we sew our own clothes is to get a good fit. So learn how to take your body measurement perfectly. Whenever I am measuring myself for a close fitting garment I make sure that I will be wearing the undergarments or similar ones I mean to wear with the finished garment. That is just common sense.If you are not sure which patterns will suit you you can checkout this post which elaborates on the styles that suit according to body shapes
Pressing
Pressing is an important element in sewing . Infact I think I spend almost as much time pressing (and cutting ) as much as sewing. Get some pressing tips for the correct way to press fabric while sewing.
Cutting
You better learn the proper cutting techniques before even attempting to cut the first time. Infact it is nothing as lofty as it sounds – just some sound common sense advice on How to cut fabric perfectly.At times you want a garment which drapes like a dream – it is time for you to cut the fabric on the bias.
Sewing techniques
It is necessary that the inside of your garment you make is as good looking on the inside as well as the outside. You need to finish the edges of the fabric professionally. Zig zag stitch is the first option for you if you are a beginner. Or else you can try the other options for fabric edges detailed here.
You need to know some hand stitches also to perfect your sewing.And also how to machine hem your garments to perfection. Checkout the many ways you can use to thread a sewing needle easily.
Practice sewing seams – start with a plain seam with a straight stitch; learn to anchor the thread at the end of the stitching with a few back stitches. You can also try your hand at sewing a buttonhole with your sewing machine.
You also need fastenings like zippers or buttons and other notions and Fabric trims if you are using them. Buy them beforehand instead of thinking about them in the middle of the project as mentioned in this article on time saving tricks to save time when sewing. Learn the different types of fasteners you could sew on to your clothes and how to sew hooks and zippers on to your clothes or even a cute little frog closure ; Different types of Buttonholes you could sew and the way to sew a hand made buttonhole . Checkout this post on many ways to make fabric covered buttons . the 50+ different types of collars you could sew on the clothes
Learn to sew 5 types of ruffles on to your clothes by learning how to gather fabric. It is also necessary to know how to stitch plackets on to your clothes. There are also 5 types of pleats you could sew on to your garments. Different styles of pockets elaborated here also may be of interest to you and different ways to sew them on to your clothes like a side seam pocket or even a hidden pocket.
Once you have learned the basics, you need the perfect pattern to sew your clothes. You have a choice to buy the patterns or make them yourself. Checkout these Ultimate list of free sewing patterns and select the perfect one for you. You can make paper patterns and keep them for future use or mark on the fabric directly.
I would suggest that the first time you make a garment with a pattern, you should use an inexpensive fabric or muslin. Test it out, change any measurement you need, then try it on that very expensive fabric you have kept for special occasion.
Keep the goal in mind that by learning to sew you can make beautiful and fitting garments for yourself and your loved ones.
Comments 48
I am interested to buy books on sewing published under your banner?
regards
do you provide any books to buy
Thanks for all these information,lot of things to learn here,love to go into designing,it’s so helpful.
Thank you so much.This is helpful and quite explanatory and encouraging .Thanks for explaining in simple terms
Author
Thankyou Ayomide. Glad that you found it helpful
Any free class?
HI SARINA
Author
Hi ogochukwu
I’m glad to have found out your great work. It’s such a vast expanse of knowledge clearly outlining and discussing topics. Thank you.
Now, I’ve been saddled with getting material ready for our trainees and would humbly ask your kind permission to use information from your website to nudge them in the right direction. This will keep our Artisan Centre better positioned to deliver quality teaching aids.
Thank you again.
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Hi Nelson
Thank you for the appreciative words and I am really happy that you think the information is of value. Please feel free to use the website, except to copy and publish in another website.
Best wishes
Thank you for the kind permission.
I am grateful.
This is very helpful
Author
Thanks Abiodun
Thanks you very much
how to stich mask for coronavirus in home..this is very urgent need for the whole world.
other guides no important for this time.
Author
Hi
Please have a look at this post on making fabric masks
hello, can you tell me which shirring or smocking machine is good for commercial purpose and which is also portable?
yes
great
Hi Sarina,
I’ve just come across your blog and love the content you are sharing to encourage people to sew.
The most recent post I could find was from January 2019 and I wondered if you are still posting regularly?
If so we are a family run sewing business and are always looking to collaborate with bloggers like yourself on sponsored posts or giveaways and I wondered if you would be interested in something along these lines?
I need to learn stitching please conduct classes in bangalore
I want to know more tips about sewing
I am serious about garment making can i learn more of this
It’s really nice and encouraging
want to learn how to make patterns
As a beginner I would like to take sewing lessons online,and this is amazing and I do have passion for it.
hi
i found your site, its awesome because i am learning lot from your site.
thanks a lot.
Wao! I love this and I have passion for it
Yea
I want to start a tailor’s shop very soon and find your data very useful . Thank you for this website.
I would love to help anyone wanting to start ant type of sewing business. 25 years experience owning my own alteration shop.
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Hi Sarina,
Just took a glimpse of your site. And its amazing, I was looking for something similar.
Grear work there!
I really desire to learn dis skill,am a total beginner from the scratch. The way u have explained in dis article gives me some hope and a clear insight to my future in dis new hobby. thanks Sarina. GOD bless u.
please suggest a good book , where we learn all that you have spoken in Sew Guide.Give us the best author to to learn all the modern types of tailoring garment with pap;er cutting, how to measure , wdhat amount of cloth we require, in E;nglish. Nirupa
Exilent
what is the width of the boxer short? only the length was stated.
Looking for some easy sewing guidelines and found this site. Your way of explaining is amazing. May be now I would be able to follow my new found hobby. Thanks!
Author
Hi Anita
You just made my day; thanks for the appreciation
I love to venture into the fashion environment. I was searching for sewing for beginners and stumbled into you site. Good job. Time for me to get my first machine and begin. Thanks.
Author
Hi Jubemi
Thanks ; Best wishes
Thanks for sharing from your wealth of knowledge. Thank you.I have learnt tailoring through the local apprenticeship training in my locality.I want to formalise my training,write a certifying examination,register my business and get started.Your work is really helpful.
Author
Thanks for the encouraging comment
Thanks for all the info
Author
Thanks for reading
I found your site searching for information on ribbon embroidery. Thank you so much for everything you do on your site. It is a plethora of information. I’ve taken a look around and I have already found so much that will help me with my sewing and embroidery skills. You are amazing.
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Thank you for the sweet words ; really cherish the encouragement
Thank for all the information. I am over 70 and starting out to try and sew a capsule wardrobe and clothes for my family. One of my problems is matching material to pattern. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Elizabeth
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Hi Elizabeth
You are referring to fabric with designs that you want to align , right?. That is a problem I also have 🙂
which is why i make paper patterns and then place them on the fabric to see which suits best, whether the sleeve piece on left and right have the same design. You will have to guestimate and buy extra fabric though when you want this
For a general estimation of how much fabric is needed maybe this post would help https://sewguide.com/how-much-fabric-do-you-need/
Thanks