By now, you probably know that I've been teaching "sewing". It's been a learning experience for me too! not everyone learns the same way or at the same pace & my minds speeds past my words sometimes so I'm trying to learn to stop, sit, breathe & re-think the sewing process in simple language.... I've been sewing for a long while & the process is innate for me.... but there are logical steps that every project needs to take!
So please, take a minute to think of what you're making and take a good long look at the instructions until you truly understand them. If you can't figure it out, ask! ... or look up a similar project on line to see how someone else made a similar type of item.
You might even need to step back from the project and wait a day or two to give yourself time to process the information. It'll still be there when "you" are ready!
Remember to wind enough bobbins for your project! you don't want to stop in the middle of topstitching because you ran out of thread... be sure you bought enough thread for your entire project!
Last month, we talked about sewing essentials and I'd like to go over it again. If you are serious about sewing, invest in one good pair of scissors when they are on sale. I'm also recommending silk pins because your machine can easily ride over them, they may be a little costly but are worth it! again, wait until notions go on sale @ 50% off and stock up on pins and needles!
Below I'm giving you the quick list of essentials.. for your sewing kit!
scissors (that you only use for fabric!), pins, seam ripper, small (tiny) screw driver, small brush to clean the machine, tape measure, yard stick, 6" ruler, 12" ruler, pinking shears (optional but helpful), pencil, sewing machine needles, thread...
If you learn to sew and do it well, it will be a skill of a lifetime to calm you, cloth you, entertain you and give you decades of happy memories! Enjoy!
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