Ok, I admit it – I’m a perfectionist. An annoying and exhausting thing to be, but it is what it is. However, if you are not a detail freak by nature like I am, first of all, good for you, and secondly, I’ve got 4 tips and tricks which might help you to sew cleanly as you go 😊 Prepare your workstation A good preparation is half the battle so make sure you have a nice and tidy sewing corner! Have…
Hi there and welcome to SewingBeginner! Today’s post is full of tips on how to find the right sewing machine, what to look out for when buying a machine and tricks how to save money🔥 My first tip💡 Give sewing a try before you invest in a machine (also see my post how to get started here). How can you do this? Well, there are various ways. A few examples Borrow a sewing machine from a friend or family member….
Hello there and welcome back to my blog! Did I spark your interest in sewing in the meantime? If that’s the case, amazing, let me give you a few tips and tricks on how to get started. Dream big but start small! I know how tempting it can be when you do some initial research and you immediately fall in love with an amazing sewing pattern for a lovely summer dress that you really want to make. But if you’re…
After I’ve made up my mind that I wanted to give sewing a try, the research part began. I was looking for… …a sewing course for total beginners in London …a weekend course or alternatively an evening class due to work …a place which provided everything needed like a sewing machine and fabric There were a few results coming up but the one which convinced me the most was the Intro to Sewing class by Sew Over It. It not only…
So you’ve got your pattern, fabric and haberdashery for your project. Can you start sewing right away? Not quite, there are a few preparations you need to do before you can turn your sewing machine on. Cut out your pattern First of all, measure yourself in order to choose the right size for your sewing project. You might also be in between sizes but the great thing about making your own clothes is that you can customise your garments to…
Once upon a time…there was a young woman searching for the creativity she used to have as a child. She tried many things – from calligraphy, over to drawing, up to knitting. But it wasn’t until she joined a sewing class that she found her true passion. It was love at first stitch (cheesy but true). How come that I started sewing Working in a classic 9-to-5 office job, I was looking for a way to rediscover the creativity I…