Sewing

[the-smiths]

What are some good stores to buy patterns?

 

[whiteshells]

I tried sewing my first article of clothing a while ago. I just made up the style on my own. It was a pleated sleeveless top. But I cut something and ruined it. Anyway, it didn't fit around the shoulders. But otherwise, it was a good start. Maybe I should just try again.

 

[*Jibrielle*]

What are some good stores to buy patterns?

Most fabric stores have lots of patterns to chose from

 

[educo]

you can get patterns online often with a discount. Go to voguepatterns.com

I just made this dress with a vintage vogue pattern i snapped up on ebay.

 

[MrsK]

you can get patterns online often with a discount. Go to voguepatterns.com

I just made this dress with a vintage vogue pattern i snapped up on ebay.

WOW! That's amazing educo

I'm currently doing a fashion design course from home and have only made 1 skirt so far - will post a picture up soon. But I love doing stuff like this.

Even if people are not very good, it's still good to experiment and see what you get

 

[educo]

Experimentation is always good, that's how you get better.

 

[Elegance.Is.Refusal.]

just finished.... well nearly, a hounds tooth pencil skirt with bright red lining

just need to hem it to the right length since i tried it one and it looked a tad too long.

will post pictures tomorow if i can find my camera in the chaos

 

[Elegance.Is.Refusal.]

and heres the skirt the photos are crappy but you get the idea!

 

[snowqueen]

^^^ gorgeous .. really fab i love houndstooth

 

[adi]

looking lovely elegance

 

[papergown]

Final project for my grade 11 textiles class:

And a good way to kick off some summer sewing

 

[gius]

it's so gorgeous and elegant, papergown...
i love the detail. i don't think our high school sewing class ever advanced this far

 

[educo]

Everyone has done such a superb job!!

 

[Tushka_BeLLa]

Does anyone have any tips for me? I am an absolute beginner "seamstress" and I'd like to make myself some simple clothes or accessories but I have no idea where to start ..... what is really easy to make? I'd love to make quilted satin cushions for my bed....

 

[aikka]

I sew my own clothes too and I drafted many of them.
Here are some of the things I've done:

 

[adi]

aikka you are very good. those pieces look like they have been bought

 

[tott]

Does anyone have any tips for me? I am an absolute beginner "seamstress" and I'd like to make myself some simple clothes or accessories but I have no idea where to start ..... what is really easy to make? I'd love to make quilted satin cushions for my bed....

I googled "Learn how to sew" and got loads of hits, for instance:

http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/e_learntosew.html
http://sewing.about.com/

Reading a bit is a good way to start, to get a feel for what is required, sort of. And remember, practice makes perfect...

 

[educo]

Does anyone have any tips for me? I am an absolute beginner "seamstress" and I'd like to make myself some simple clothes or accessories but I have no idea where to start ..... what is really easy to make? I'd love to make quilted satin cushions for my bed....

go to fitzpatterns.com. They have some patterns, some are free, some are not, but they have simple, cute items that are pretty easy to sew. A good reference is the Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing. It's a sewing bible.

 

[educo]

Also, alot of pattern companies (Vogue, Butterick, McCalls) have "easy" patterns for beginners sewers as well.

 

[Celina]

I was just looking at a few pictures of the projects here. I am new here and It will take me a while to look thru everything but I'm goint to. I am trying design and pattern making. You guys are good!