Many of you told me you want to learn how to sew this year. My goal this week is to provide you with some of the best (free) resources out there and motivate you to learn something new.
You. Can. Do. This!
Sewing is one of my very favorite creative outlets. Once you get the hang of it, you won’t be able to stop. There are endless projects you can create with a sewing machine. I even sew on paper!
To get started…go download this…
Two of the best sewing companies out there (Sew4Home and Moda) come together to bring you this FREE sewing basics guide.
Here are some of the many things you will learn…
- basic parts of the sewing machine
- selecting the right fabric
- how to sew a seam
- top 5 cutting tools for sewing
- cheat sheets
- how to rip out a seam
…and so much more!!!
It doesn’t stop there.
Sew4Home has many tips and techniques you can learn beyond the sewing guide like…
The Difference Between Pressing & Ironing
What You Need to Know Before Cutting Your Fabric
You can also find hundreds of free sewing patterns like…
Minky & Satin Baby Blanket Tutorial
I want these. I love jumbo ric rac and these would make a fun gift, too…
Trimmed Kitchen Towels Tutorial
…or maybe you want to make comfortable PJ bottoms for the whole family?
My point is that you can always find sewing inspiration galore over at Sew4Home! It’s a fabulous resource for the beginning seamstress to the advanced seamstress.
So tell me, what is the first project you would like to sew this year?
great post! thanks for the inspiration to get my sewing machine out... maybe i can manage a straight line! :)
ReplyDeleteI really do want to learn to sew. My husband bought me one of those baby sewing machines and I broke it within 3 uses. Whoops.
ReplyDeleteOoh, thanks Kari! And I was just thinking to myself how I NEEEED someone to come over and show me how to even thread my machine.
ReplyDeleteSerious. It's that bad.
I would love to make a pair of ruffled pants for my little girl. I've been searching blogland for the perfect DIY tutorial. So excited for this series! I'm a newbie.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing! I got a sewing machine for Christmas and I am dying to try it out. I have been trying to find a few beginner projects and I think that this post will really help me. Thank you! :)
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I got my first real sewing machine this year. I got the Brother sq9050. I am currently working on my first small tote bag. I can't wait till I get it finished. I have recently figured out that I have a fabric and button addiction. I would really like to combine the 2 into a really pretty quilt, I just haven't figured out what it should look like. My favorite quilts are the storybook patchwork type quilts. Thanks for this great post.
ReplyDeleteThis will surely be useful to all those aspiring sewistas!
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my humble list of FREE Sewing and Pattern Making Tutorials available on Adithis Amma Sews.
I'm sew {lol} sharing this with my friends who want to learn!
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I want to sew is actually to FINISH the blazer I started for my son
Speaking of sewing, do you have any good links for help for sergers? I bought one close to a year ago because I had progressed in my sewing skills, but I am so intimidated by the serger. I've not used it yet. :(
ReplyDeleteI just put on the schedule to teach my boys to sew! They are 9 and 7 and I was sewing when I was 8. So PJ pants it is. And today, not a coincidence, you have a family PJ blog referral!! LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
my first order of business is fitted crib sheets for my new baby due any second...
ReplyDeleteTonya,
ReplyDeleteCheck out this fabulous serger post from Make It and Love It!
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/02/using-serger.html
It's fabulous!
Ah! I am beyond excited about your learning to sew series! I just got a new sewing machine for Christmas that I've been begging for since the summer. My first project is making capes for my son's 4th birthday superhero party.
ReplyDeleteI tried teaching my self to crochet. I may have to start this up again too.
Just what I need! The first thing I'd like to sew is a slipcover for my thrift market ottoman. Or patterned draps for the living room.
ReplyDeleteYou're right! I love today's post. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info! I really want to learn to sew! I would love to learn to make some of my own clothes. In high school I took Home Ec and I made a dress and a pair of sweat pants. Both super easy, but I had lots of help with the pattern! That was over 10 years ago and I have no clue how to begin again!
ReplyDeleteTHanks, Kari! I'll check it out!
ReplyDeleteWe should be friends....I LOVE SEW4HOME!!! Been a follower of the site for a few years now!!! Great Post....they are AWESOME!!! They have great giveaways too!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I can sew a little, but don't know much about it. I have some flannel fabric that I want to make a rag quilt or something special with for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteCurtains for all 4 kids' rooms. I love to sew!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. I'm making an apron for me out of some fabric a friend gave me.
ReplyDeleteA quilt for 'Quilt For Kids'. This is such a GREAT program & I have NEVER made a quilt before! I'm so excited!! kweenbee_612@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteChristmas gifts, namely travel accessories and whatnot!
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh! My #1 goal is to learn to sew!! I would say, pillows and cushions...I'm about to reupholster a pretty big project! Thanks so much for the entry!
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