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    Julieb
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    #1

    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my own
    clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things I really
    like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to do
    complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So, what's
    the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn from a book?
    Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg

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  2. Miss Violette
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    #2

    can only wish you well, haven't a clue, Lee
    JulieB <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my own
    clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things I
    really like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to do
    complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So, what's
    the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn from a book?
    Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg

    Report
  3. Kate Dicey
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    #3
    JulieB said:


    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my own
    clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things I
    really like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to do
    complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So, what's
    the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn from a book?
    Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg

    Start by taking a good look round my web site (URL below). There are some basic lessons there on
    reading pattern symbols and seams, plus lots of other information on sewing stuff, including a
    book list. There are a couple of books listed there that will help you with fitting. There's also
    a heap of stuff I've done, and some of that shows pattern alterations. No selling - my site is
    information only.

    Then look up alt.sewing - a lovely news group that will steer you through all these things. You'll
    see several familiar faces!
    --

    Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons diceyhome.free-online.co.ukdiceyhome.free-online.co.uk
    Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

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  4. Catherine White
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    Hi, Julie, Start with something basic and easy. You could do pants with an elastic waistband and no
    pockets. As you go along, you will become better. One idea is to make a practice piece to see how it
    will look. You could look on line for advice or in the library. As for zippers, most patterns have
    explanations as to how to install them.

    --
    Take Care Catherine
    154/135.8/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 133.2

    "JulieB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my own
    clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things I
    really like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to do
    complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So, what's
    the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn from a book?
    Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg

    Report
  5. Sew Grand
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    #5

    members.shaw.casew.htm

    several links on my sewing page - would be pleased to help. Barb

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  6. Julieb
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    #6

    Thanks for the good wishes Lee - I have a feeling I'm going to need them!

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
    93.5/73./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

    Here's our FAQ: didian.comasdww and welcome notice:
    geocities.comindex.html

    "Miss Violette" <[email hidden]> wrote in message -"]news:[email hidden]-
    berlin.de...

    Quoted message said:

    can only wish you well, haven't a clue, Lee JulieB <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my own
    clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things I
    really like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to do
    complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So,
    what's the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn from
    a book? Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg

    Report
  7. Julieb
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    #7

    "Kate Dicey" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    JulieB said:


    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my own
    clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things I
    really like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to do
    complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So,
    what's the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn from
    a book? Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg

    Start by taking a good look round my web site (URL below). There are some basic lessons there on
    reading pattern symbols and seams, plus lots of other information on sewing stuff, including a
    book list. There are a couple of books listed there that will help you with fitting. There's also
    a heap of stuff I've done, and some of that shows pattern alterations. No selling - my site is
    information only.

    That's a great site you have Kate. I'm going to see if I can get my hands on some of those books and
    do some reading - that's something I have no problem doing!

    Quoted message said:

    Then look up alt.sewing - a lovely news group that will steer you through all these things. You'll
    see several familiar faces!

    Heading over there now.... Friendly looking group 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
    93.5/73./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

    Here's our FAQ: didian.comasdww and welcome notice:
    geocities.comindex.html

    Report
  8. Julieb
    Archived post
    #8

    Oh yeah, easy was definitely in my plan. I already have a top pattern for something else that's
    marked "very easy", so I might start with that. Now to get myself a sewing machine....

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
    93.5/73./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

    Here's our FAQ: didian.comasdww and welcome notice:
    geocities.comindex.html

    "Catherine White" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi, Julie, Start with something basic and easy. You could do pants with


    an

    Quoted message said:

    elastic waistband and no pockets. As you go along, you will become


    better.

    Quoted message said:

    One idea is to make a practice piece to see how it will look. You could look on line for advice or
    in the library. As for zippers, most patterns have explanations as to how to install them.

    --
    Take Care Catherine
    154/135.8/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 133.2

    "JulieB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my own
    clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things I
    really like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to do
    complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So,
    what's the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn from
    a book? Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg

    Report
  9. Julieb
    Archived post
    #9

    "Sew Grand" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:zewPb.212255$ts4.199335@pd7tw3no...

    Quoted message said:

    members.shaw.casew.htm

    several links on my sewing page - would be pleased to help. Barb

    Thanks Barb. I'm going to check out some books then head on over to alt.sewing 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
    93.5/73./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

    Here's our FAQ: didian.comasdww and welcome notice:
    geocities.comindex.html

    Report
  10. Kate Dicey
    Archived post
    #10
    JulieB said:


    Oh yeah, easy was definitely in my plan. I already have a top pattern for something else that's
    marked "very easy", so I might start with that. Now to get myself a sewing machine....

    Ask Penny S on alt.sewing for the buying a machine FAQ: best advice on the net - bar none! And see
    ya over there! Be warned - I'm a lot chattier and more opinionated over there! ;P

    --

    Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons diceyhome.free-online.co.ukdiceyhome.free-online.co.uk
    Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

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  11. Catherine White
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    #11

    Hi, JulieB, In Central New Jersey there are still sewing machine repair places. Most of these offer
    used machines at very good prices. If you have never owned a machine before, and money is a
    consideration, you might look into this. I think it would be better to get a re-conditioned good
    machine in place of a new cheaper made machine.

    --
    Take Care Catherine
    154/135.8/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 133.2

    "JulieB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message -"]news:[email hidden]-
    berlin.de...

    Quoted message said:

    Oh yeah, easy was definitely in my plan. I already have a top pattern for something else that's
    marked "very easy", so I might start with that. Now to get myself a sewing machine....

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
    205.7/159./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

    Here's our FAQ: didian.comasdww and welcome notice:
    geocities.comindex.html

    "Catherine White" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi, Julie, Start with something basic and easy. You could do pants with


    an

    Quoted message said:

    elastic waistband and no pockets. As you go along, you will become


    better.

    Quoted message said:

    One idea is to make a practice piece to see how it will look. You could look on line for advice
    or in the library. As for zippers, most


    patterns

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    have explanations as to how to install them.

    --
    Take Care Catherine
    154/135.8/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 133.2

    "JulieB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    I know we've got some sewers out there, so I'm starting here. I want to learn how to sew my
    own clothes properly. Mostly because I need a new wardrobe (yay!), and because the only things
    I really like in the shops are expensive.

    I know how basic patterns work, but I've got no idea how to modify them to fit me, or how to
    do complicated things (ie anything that isn't a straight seam, or a zip, or a buttonhole). So,
    what's the best way to go about learning? Should I do a course? Is it something I can learn
    from a book? Trial and error (bearing in mind I'm not the most patient of people)?

    Any advice would be more than welcome 🙂

    --
    Julie.
    93.5/72.3/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg



    Report

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