If there are no classes around.. I would suggest playing around with scraps of fabric.. Just sew sew sew.. playing around with different stitches, different threads. Also watch the tension on the bobbin. It makes a difference for when you are using thicker fabrics/thinner fabrics.
If you want to try out a few patterns, try getting a few of the crafting type from the store - like potholders, things of that nature. They are usually quite simple in layout and you can then adapt and change as you get used to sewing.
:)
I love my sewing machine.. I've made shirts, pants, skirts, prom dress, and many costumes on it.
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Date: 2007-09-04 01:05 pm (UTC)If there are no classes around.. I would suggest playing around with scraps of fabric.. Just sew sew sew.. playing around with different stitches, different threads. Also watch the tension on the bobbin. It makes a difference for when you are using thicker fabrics/thinner fabrics.
If you want to try out a few patterns, try getting a few of the crafting type from the store - like potholders, things of that nature.
They are usually quite simple in layout and you can then adapt and change as you get used to sewing.
:)
I love my sewing machine.. I've made shirts, pants, skirts, prom dress, and many costumes on it.