How to get started in sewing?

Question

I might get a sewing machine in a few months but until then what other things can I do to practice sewing? Would sewing by hand be a good start? And what things should I buy (besides a sewing machine).

Answer 1

Here is a list - http://sewing.org/html/guidelines.html You can find a Singer kit in sewing stores that contain most, if not all of the basics.



You will also need a few scraps of cotton and a spool of thread to test drive the sewing machine to see how it works before you actually sew a project. There will be a manual with the machine that will take you step by step from beginning to end - don't skip or you will miss out on important information.

Answer 2

learn sewing terms. learn how to read a pattern. learn about fabric. Go to your public library for beginning sewing books.

Answer 3

Check out some of the info and links in my answers to these previous questions:



How hard is it to teach yourself to sew + links for sewing groups, etc:

https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20110526061103AAhBpRb



You could perhaps practice some hand-sewing but once you get a machine you won't really be doing that in general.



HTH

Answer 4

Tons to learn by watching YouTube. Check it out!