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Claire F
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Posted: April 12 2013 at 11:19am | IP Logged Quote Claire F
I know the basics of sewing, but haven't done much of it. My boys decided they wanted to learn to sew this year and have had lots of fun hand sewing little stuffies and pillows and things. Now they want to start making costumes and dress up clothes (which is so adorable - I love these guys!). I got a sewing machine, and I know the basics of how to use it. But I'm feeling a little intimidated . I'd love to find some blogs, websites or tutorials for beginning sewers, or any tips and tricks that might help us along our way.

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Posted: April 12 2013 at 12:30pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
best thing to do is to get some cheap fabric and just start making something.. you'll learn so much.. and some level of skill comes just from actually sewing.

A pattern from the store.. some of the easy sew type (costumes often are) would give you direction. Watch for sales too because JoAnns periodically has patterns for $2 each. But also check yard sales.. and old sheets and curtains can be very cheap fabric to use.

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Posted: April 12 2013 at 4:31pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
It's best to jump in...because there are some AWESOME sewing blogs and sites, but they suck you in and you waste all this time looking at their awesome creations!

this thread had some ideas, and then it points to previous threads that might help.

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