online help for learning to sew
June 29, 2007 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Home & Living
I recently got a request from a reader about how to learn to sew if you don’t have anyone to help you. I was one of the lucky people who’s mom is a fantastic seamtress… but there are lots of young women (and men) out there that don’t have expert help at hand.
There are a few resources that can really help in your quest to learn to sew:
- First of all, libraries! Most libraries do have a craft/sewing/home dec section. Some libraries even have multi-library lending systems, which means you can borrow books from different locations, even cities.
- Check out a local fabric store. Some stores run classes, and most staff can offer advice on choosing a pattern, fabric & notions. Ask nicely and avoid going in during big sales
- Do you have cable tv? PBS & HGTV both run fantastic sewing shows – definitely worthwhile!
- Nancy’s Notions, of tv’s “Sewing with Nancy” has a great website, with how-tos & easy beginner projects.
- Sewing.org is the website of the Home Sewing Association & they have an excellent free tutorial on learning how to sew. They also have an in-depth guideline to sewing, with everything from how to choose your tools to different types of seams.
- Crafts & Fabrics Links is running an ongoing free learn-to-sew lesson online, by Christina Sherrod. There are 10 lessons already posted with tons of quick links to other how-tos.
There you go, lots of resources & help for the new sewer! It’s a fantastic skill to have and is useful to learn, not matter what your age
This was a GREAT help!!! i am going to try a ver bignner pattern from what i have learned! you the best Chole!
Mary
Thanks for the links!
My pleasure! I’m glad I could help
Sewing is a wonderful skill to have!
DO YOU HAVE ANY REALLY BEGINNER PROJECTS YOU COULD POST? i CAN FIND ANYTHING REALLY SIMPLE AND EASY TO DO… MABIE A EASY TOTE OR SOMETHING?
THANKS
MARY
*CANT*
I MENT I CANT FIND ANY THING
Check out the sidebars on the http://sewing.org site – they have tons of free projects
I am a christian mother from sri lanka.I am living with lot of difficulties.I can saw do patchwork,crosstich well.I didnt have books to do it.I didnt have money to buy books.When some one can help me to send me old books than i will be very thank ful to them.Please help me .Thank you. Renuka De Silva 63/a/1 Kudahakapola North Ja ela Sri Lanka
Very nice gift. Thank you!