Learn How to Sew with a Pattern, It's Easy

When I let the world know that I was going to sew all my new clothes in 2013, I didn't expect such a great response.  I think I motivated many people to do the same or at least take on sewing.

Many of you told me that you don't know how to sew and didn't even have sewing classes offered in high school.  I learned how to sew from my mother, but I also learned a lot from my Home Economics teacher in high school.  Today it's called "Home Living" in most schools.

I've been busy sewing a cape, blouse and pants in the past few weeks. I'll be showing them off in the coming days.  I use patterns to make most of my clothes.  I  know the fewer pattern pieces, the easier it is to sew the project.

Do you want to learn how to use patterns?  Here's one of the best tutorials that I found on YouTube. It was produced by Threads Magazine.

Buy a pattern of your choice and follow what this instructor has to say.





BUYING A PATTERN

Patterns can be expensive.  Some can cost up to 30 dollars.  I always buy them on sale, and I will wait for a good sale before I purchase one.  Jo-Ann Fabrics and Hancock Fabrics always have sales going on.  You can also buy some cheap ones on EBay.  You'll find plenty of patterns at thrift
stores too.

If you're afraid to tear up a good pattern, feel free to copy it on wax paper, and experiment.  But remember, patterns are made to be used over and over again. Take the plunge and start sewing.
Now let's go shopping for a pattern.