Learning to Sew

I learned to sew quite a few years ago,  all the basics still apply today except for new time saving tips, ergonomic sewing tools, equipment and the sewing machines with all the new features.

When I graduated from high school, I took an Industrial Sewing Course, I then went to work at many different sewing factories. I learned a lot. While working I took a correspondence course in Fashion Design.  After I finished the Fashion Design course I advertised to take in sewing at home and still worked full time at a factory job.

The projects I have sewn over the past years were:

Dresses(formal and casual)

Home decor

Children's clothing

Coats

Stuffed Toys

and more

During those years of sewing my only wish was that I had taken pictures and kept a journal of the projects. In the later years of my career I have taken pictures.

Learning to sew can be accomplished if you are interested and determined. It is best to choose a simple project to start with such as:

pillows

simple skirts

aprons

placemats and napkins

tote bags

or something you have in mind.

I found a few  patterns for pillows and T-shirts for tots. They are so cute.

 

"BABY" Pillows Fleece Sewing Patterns ePattern
 Number of Designs: 3 letter-shaped pillows to spell BABY and 1 flower-shaped accent Approximate Design Size: Each letter 9¾"h Designer: Holly Witt Allen for Banar Designs Original Publication

101 Ways to Tees Your Tot

 You don't have to be rich or famous to have the best-dressed tot on the block. You can create a unique and special wardrobe for your child by following a few of the easy steps in this book. You'll learn how to fuse, embroider, stamp, stencil, and embellish simple tees. We'll show you how to cut, snip, and deconstruct a tee shirt to transform it into a hip fashion statement. You'll even learn how to dye, batik, and create a sun print on a shirt.

Check out the 101 designs to get inspired. These designs make ideal shower gifts, too. You'll be the hit of the shower when the mother-to-be asks, Did you really make this yourself? And, if you're a grandmother, you'll be creating instant heirlooms for that little tyke.

Kitty Blanket Fleece Sewing Pattern ePattern

This adorable hooded blanket kitty with applique will keep your baby warm.

Violette Field Threads Ginger Dress and Top Pattern

From Violette Field Threads, the Ginger Dress & Top are vintage designs with a modern twist. The bodice can feature either a peter pan collar with side tabs or a ruffled insert. Options for a slim and full skirt with ruffled pockets are included. This patten features instructions with color photographs and full size pattern pieces. Recommended fabrics for this pattern are cotton, linens, cotton blends, silk and corduroy. Sizes 12M-10 years.

One of the first things you will need is a sewing machine. 

 I found a Brother SE400 Combination Computerized Sewing and 4x4 Embroidery Machine With 67 Built-in Stitches, 70 Built-in Designs, 5 Lettering Fonts that is very economical,  you can sew, quilt, embroidery. It has a USB cords so you can get updates about new embroidery designs and even design something on your PC and them embroidery it on your project. 

The Brother SE400 Combination Sewing and 4X4 Embroidery Machine 
 has 67 built in stitches , 70 built in decorative designs and 5 lettering fonts, 120 frame pattern combinations.
The Brother SE Combination Sewing and Embroidery Machine comes with a USB cord so you can download machine updates,  designs you made from your PC or embroidery designs you purchased from iembroidery.com 


This machine makes creating and embellishing projects for your home, add to your wardrobe.
The many features that the machine has are great.
 With The Worry Free Automatic Needle Threader one touch and the needle is threaded, a reliable quick set drop in bobbin systems.
25 year warranty.




Brother SE400 Combination Computerized Sewing and 4x4 Embroidery Machine With 67 Built-in Stitches, 70 Built-in Designs, 5 Lettering Fonts