First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide

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8 Step-By-Step Projects

Apron with pockets

With the renewed interest in cooking and retro fashions, aprons have made a grand comeback. Made from a washable fabric with a fun print, this apron has a skirt gathered to a waistband with ties attached. Contrasting fabric was used for the pockets, waistband, and ties. Rickrack trim applied to the pockets and skirt hem give the apron a retro look.

This style is made from six rectangles of fabric: a large rectangle for the skirt, two smaller rectangles for the pockets, two long narrow rectangles for ties, and one for the waistband. You don’t need to buy a commercial pattern, you can simply measure and mark out the pieces on your fabric and cut them out.

Unlined Jackets

Collarless jackets are versatile additions to any wardrobe. Those that are loose-fitting and unlined, with drop-shoulder styling and patch pockets, are easy to make. Look for a pattern that includes pieces for front, back, sleeve, front facing, back facing, and pocket.

These directions are for square bottom front corners. If your pattern has round corners, pay close attention to the pattern directions when attaching the facing (step 11) and hemming the lower edge (steps 24 to 27). As with any other project, the fabric of your jacket will determine whether it will be more suitable for casual, business, or dress. Cotton, cotton blends, and denim would be good choices to wear with jeans or casual slacks and skirts. Wool, wool blends, linen, and rayon work for business or dress. When you’re feeling really confident, you might even consider making a jacket of suit weight silk, like the one at left.

Baby Blanket

Blankets serve many purposes in the routine of baby care. Most often they provide comfort, warmth, and security for little tykes. A blanket also provides a soft surface for rolling around on the floor or a make-do pad for a quick change when you’re on the go. With easy-to apply blanket binding and synthetic fleece fabric, you can sew up new blankets in a jiffy. Because the following method involves the use of fabric glue, you’ll want to launder the finished blanket before you use it.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MIWV0C0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Publishing international (June 1, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 19119 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages

Are you a complete beginner when it comes to sewing? Have you always wanted to learn how to sew but didn’t know where to start? Well, you’re in luck because I’m here to guide you through your first sewing project with this absolute beginner’s guide.

1. Gather your materials: Before you start sewing, you’ll need a few basic supplies. These include a sewing machine (if you have one), fabric, thread, scissors, pins, and a measuring tape.

2. Choose a simple project: For your first sewing project, it’s best to start with something simple like a pillowcase, tote bag, or simple skirt. This will help you get familiar with your sewing machine and basic sewing techniques.

3. Set up your sewing machine: If you’re using a sewing machine, make sure to read the instruction manual and set it up properly. Thread the machine, wind the bobbin, and adjust the tension according to the fabric you’re using.

4. Cut your fabric: Measure and cut your fabric according to the dimensions of your chosen project. Use a ruler and fabric scissors to ensure straight lines and precise measurements.

5. Pin and sew: Pin the fabric pieces together with straight pins, making sure the right sides are facing each other. Sew along the pinned edges using a straight stitch, backstitching at the beginning and end of each seam to secure the stitches.

6. Finish your seams: After sewing, trim any excess fabric and finish the raw edges by either serging, zigzag stitching, or using pinking shears to prevent fraying.

7. Press your seams: Use an iron to press your seams open or to one side, giving your project a professional finish.

8. Enjoy your finished project: Once you’ve completed your first sewing project, admire your handiwork and celebrate your newfound sewing skills. You can now move on to more challenging projects and continue to improve your sewing abilities.

Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t be discouraged if your first project isn’t perfect. Keep practicing, learning new techniques, and soon you’ll be sewing like a pro. Happy sewing!
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