Welcome to sewing school! I started this blog as a way to add to the experience of my sewing students as an online accompanist to my class, an outlet to share crafts I find online that I love, and to share my own tutorials and projects. I have 20 years experience and have a degree in fashion design and love to share my passion for sewing.
When it comes to learning sewing I have found a variety of fantastic tutorials and videos. Since I have not found a site that has combined all these great tutorials online together in a way that makes sense to a beginning sewing student, I have decided to create a sewing class based on the best tutorials online. This is meant to coincide with the sewing classes I teach (as an additional resource to class) and to help anyone who wants to learn how to sew for free. I plan to post lessons at least once a week, as long as people are following (so if your enjoying this class please let me know)!
Sewing Community: Because Sewing Is More Fun With Friends!
I hope that this site will serve as a way to meet and help others who are learning to sew too, so feel free and comment after each lesson and start a conversation. In my (non virtual) classroom I try to create an environment of
cooperative learning, where everyone helps each other. I hope to create
the same environment in this virtual environment. It helps to learn alongside new friends so introduce yourself!
Have A Question or Comment? No Problem Just Ask!
Repeat after me, "There are no dumb questions." I have learned that my students often ask the best questions and remind me of what my students don't know that I'm assuming they know. It's easy when you have mastered a skill to forget what beginners know and don't know. I check my blog often, so I will answer back if you have a question or comment!
How Can I Use Sewing?
Sewing can become a fun hobby, or a useful skill in fixing clothes and things around the house.
Practical Reasons to Learn How to Sew
My last sewing class was interested in learning how to fix and tailor their clothes. So I created an how to fix and alter series as a supplement to my (non virtual) class. How many times have you given away your favorite clothes because a seam busted open? Did you know it only takes like 2 min to fix on your machine. Or maybe you have to hem EVERY pair of pants and jeans. Yikes that adds up.
Make Personalized Gifts
Think of all the cool gifts you could make! Anywhere from quilts, to stuffed animals, play clothes, pet toys, purses and bags, etc. I recently made my niece a princess play outfit (tutorial soon to come). Sometimes you know what your loved one wants and you can spend hours looking for it everywhere. I have found it's easier just to make it myself.
You Can Make Anything You Can Dream Of
How cool is that? This is my favorite reason. When you get to the advanced level anything you can think of is possible. Saw a really cool dress you fell in love with but nearly fainted when you saw the price tag? What if you could make it yourself instead?
lesson 3: Sewing Machine Supplies
Practical Reasons to Learn How to Sew
My last sewing class was interested in learning how to fix and tailor their clothes. So I created an how to fix and alter series as a supplement to my (non virtual) class. How many times have you given away your favorite clothes because a seam busted open? Did you know it only takes like 2 min to fix on your machine. Or maybe you have to hem EVERY pair of pants and jeans. Yikes that adds up.
Make Personalized Gifts
Think of all the cool gifts you could make! Anywhere from quilts, to stuffed animals, play clothes, pet toys, purses and bags, etc. I recently made my niece a princess play outfit (tutorial soon to come). Sometimes you know what your loved one wants and you can spend hours looking for it everywhere. I have found it's easier just to make it myself.
You Can Make Anything You Can Dream Of
How cool is that? This is my favorite reason. When you get to the advanced level anything you can think of is possible. Saw a really cool dress you fell in love with but nearly fainted when you saw the price tag? What if you could make it yourself instead?
Homework
- subscribe to this blog
- Introduce Yourself. Leave a comment on this post introducing yourself to the class and tell us about any sewing experience you might have. Link to your blog if you have one so we can learn about each other.
- become a follower
lesson 3: Sewing Machine Supplies
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI just found your wonderful blog through pinterest!! So glad that I did. I am now following and also ~♥~ your facebook page.
Have a wonderful evening,
Beverly
Thanks for the comment and follow Beverly!
DeleteMy husband bought me a sewing machine and I so want to sew, I just don't have The skills. Hahaha thank you for making The time to put up this amazing blogs and sharing What you know. Thank you thank you.
ReplyDeleteAtte .. GABBY HERRERA
Thanks for showing your appreciation Gabby, it helps to know I'm helping someone and that my time spent creating a free sewing school is worth it. Time permitting I plan to add more lessons to our sewing school (most likely sometime in Oct), to coincide with my sewing classes I teach. So check back often or follow us so you don't miss any new lessons! Let me know if you ever have any questions about any of the lessons via comments or email. Happy sewing!
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ReplyDeleteI also found this blog through pinterest and I'm happy i did. my knowledge of sewing isn't that great but its something Ive always had an interest in and there isn't many places around where i live that teach. I don't have a sewing machine right now but when i can afford one i have a few ideas of what i want although they do intimidate me a bit. So I'm glad Ive found this blog to help me along trying to learn thank you for making it!!
Jaci
Thanks so much for sharing your interest in my lessons. It takes a lot of time to create it, so it helps to know my hard work is appreciated. Have you looked at our lesson 2: buying guide for sewing machines? http://ohyoucraftygal.blogspot.com/2012/01/sewing-school-lesson-2-buying-guide-for.html If not I would suggest reading this before buying a machine. I would suggest buying a used one from an estate sale for the best value (I give more details in the lesson). Since writing that lesson I have gone to many estate sales and they often have sewing machines (which are usually in my opnion better than new) and are very reasonable you can look online before going to the sale to know if they have a sewing machine or not. I hope this helps. Have you looked to see if you have any commmunity education classses teaching sewing in your area? That's where I teach through. In fact I'm starting my class in a few weeks so I'll likely be posting more lessons soon. Let me know if you ever have any questions Jaci!
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