Sunday, 29 March 2015

...learning to sew

I made a post a couple of weeks ago describing some of my sewing fears (Saturday morning sewing), and I have decided to do something about it.

vintage threads, kilner jar


Sewing is supposed to be something I enjoy and when it gets to the point where it is not enjoyable and I was beginning to question why I was doing it I took a step back and had a think.  I decided that I was being a bit hard on myself and that because there is so much free information and self help videos on the internet that I can learn all I need to know and while this method has been very helpful it has not given me all the answers I am looking for, so I have signed up for a 6 week sewing class.

We will be using the new look 6176 pattern

http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=6176#.VRfahvnF-QA



The course sets out to

  • show how to measure yourself to get a correctly fitting garment
  • how to interpret all the pattern markings
  • cutting out and tacking your garment in preparation for sewing
  • techniques for darts, seams, hems, buttonholes and zips


This seems to tick off a lot of things that I have been struggling with and that in turn should help with building my confidence.


I am also looking forward to the camaraderie and inclusion that usually comes in this type of learning environment. 



Have you made new Look 6176? Do you have any top tips?





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