I want to learn how to make clothingI have never done any sewingThe closest I have done is cross stitching.What should I start out with?? (hats, purses, etc.)What kind of machine?? (Trying to keep it under $150.)Should I take a lesson or two or is it fairly simple??Last, what are three things that every sewer (not sure if thats even a word!!) should know??Thanks in advance!!
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You have some great suggestions already, but my advise is 1) start with a simple pattern of something you WANT or could useso that when you finish you have something useful2) check out lots of machines and make yourself a list in your note book 3) high end machines are wonderful and they do take trade-ins, which are refurbished and resold(chance of a good deal_ 4) don't buy too far above your ability because you don't be able to operate itBuy a more advance model when you see you are going to stay with it5) check, OKorder, local new papers, and ask FriendsI personally have 5 machines and recently gave away an old necchi but I haven't used in yearsAnd still have an old singer and a kenmore and another singer and a brothersGave away the fancy serger becasue I could not work itThat machine hated me6) Buy fabric when you see some you like (if you have the money) because you may never see it again and your rating in Heaven is based on how much fabric you buy before you die7) Let friends who sew, know that you are taking up sewing they will love to help8) do not tell friends who do not sew that you are taking up sewing because they will give you requests for special orders9) You will never regret learning to sewYou can make your own cloths, to fit and make some wonderfully creative garmentsYou can do the pillows, drapers, table clothes, bed clothing, window treatments, decoration and seasonal items and some wonderful gifts.
