Learning to sew

[MerdeCat]

Ok, lol, maybe it's old-fashioned to put this in the women's forum, but here you go.

What did you first make when learning to sew on a sewing machine? Is it possible to teach yourself?

[jimmys devoted]

when i was 9 my mom and dad bought mne a sewing machine. I could nto dsew.
When i was about 18, i got a doll magazine and wanted to sew a doll.. so mom and dad went out and got me an inexpensive straight stitch machine from 1943.
I made a doll, doll clothes. But not justlittle clothes, rag dolls as long as your leg..
That was 30 years ago and I am still sewing.

Yes it is possible ot teach yourself to sew. Now more than ever. Singer Simple sewing machine is the ideal first machine and there are a number of macthing books. however teh way patterns are made today its foolproof.. even teh complicated one asre simpler to follow.

[aehbamfan]

Sewing is pretty easy. I recently bought a machine and hope to start sewing a lot soon. Unfortunately I've been so busy lately it has just been collecting dust!

[jimmys devoted]

Oh my, a sewing machine collecting dust...........
I know what you mean about not having time........ I usually do it on Sundays ro a down day during teh week. Wednesday night is usually crafting and sewing night, during wifeswap and super nanny.........
This week I have an apron and two dolls to make and a Empire Bonnet.........

Beleiev me once you get into it, you will love it.......If you want some simple patterns and projects let me know, i have lods of simple ones that dont take longt o do.....
julie

[aehbamfan]

I would love some simple patterns! Thanks so much!

[cupcake]

I wish I knew how to sew! I'm going to be a nurse...but I believe fashion is vey much one of my passions. One of my wishes is to be able to sew because I sketch dresses all the time and have ideas of design and wish I could make it! Do they teach how to sew in fabric stores? I want to learn on the side but without taking a class that will cost me a fortune! If yall know how to sew..omg do NOT take it forgranted! Sew away ladies!

[cheese157]

I asked for a sewing machine for my law school graduation because I thought after graduation I'd finally have time to learn! Boy, was I wrong. I'm very creative and I've been sewing things with regular needle and thread for a really long time. Obviously, using a machine is much better, but I don't even know how to thread the needle! Is taking a class the way to go, or are there self-study guides out there?