I think people underestimate their sewing capabilities for many reasons. All you really need is patience, a sewing machine, a creative mind, and maybe a friend who has some experience.
Here are three lovely books to guide you to wonderful sewing projects!
The title of this book is pretty straight forward in regards to how the rest of the book turns out. There are tutorials on how to create home, apparel, and accessories projects all by sewing just straight lines! Brett Bara, author of Sewing in a Straight Line, also has a wonderful website dedicated to all things CRAFT!
Colette is a wonderful company that guides new seamstresses to make the perfect fitting dresses, skirts, pants, and tops. The Colette Sewing Handbook is just the beginning to a wonderful friendship. Their blog and website offers sewing tips that extend outside the Colette book. Make sure to sign up for their e-mails which are, again, full of wonderful tips straight to your inbox.
P.S. I Made This started out as a blog, just like how these other books came into existence. The book is divided into jewelry, accessories, and clothing. The cool thing about this DIY book, is that you dont even need a sewing machine for most projects. These quite simple projects are fashion forward, easy to make, and pretty cheap! What more could you ask for?
Don't hesitate, all it takes is a little practice!
So does this mean I can excel at sewing? I do have a sewing machine sitting on my counter in a box waiting for me to be brave enough to try.
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to try these recommendations. I have the patience, the willingness and the machines(serger and sewing machine)
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