Tips on how to start sewing from home (part 1)

[LaurelCanyonMojo]

shorts idea: Show us what all the marks on paper patterns mean.

[Vale_]

My 11 year old has really been loving sewing outfits for her stuffed animals. She's gone as far as to ask more and more about it, and even asking for a sewing machine. So here I am trying to learn as much as I can to help her the best way possible!

[luluc]

I was inspired by Mimi G while scrolling Youtube. The next day I went and brought a sewing machine and supplies and followed her 30m skirt sew along. 10 years later and I'm creating mini business casual collections for work. Definitely possible to start sewing from home. ❤️

[infinite_eye]

I’m completely self taught and I do great. The internet, library, and experience have helped me more than anything

[mochipii]

Even if you don't have sewing machine, you can sew. Learn how to do running stitch and backstitch, you're good to go.

[meowzic]

I was going to go with the Singer Heavy Duty when I started, but ended up deciding on the Brother ST150HDH Sewing Machine, Strong & Tough. I really love this machine.

[kvv]

A lot of libraries also have sewing machines so you can see if its worth purchasing your own. I put in a serger request at my library and they got one! I can easily work around waiting for it since its free :)

[blendyboi]

I started with a broken JCPenney machine mostly fixed it and struggled to the point I gave up. And then ended up with a Janome 6260. Less features than the older machine. But so smooth I’ve started picking up again. The difference a machine can make will definitely influence how you approach the hobby.

[Alxmm]

I think I got my sewing machine for £10. The lady selling it said it had missing parts and maybe someone could fix it or use some parts. My grandad fixed it up and I made me first ever thing with help from someone. (That someone was a construction workers wife 😭 I lived on a site that was still building houses) I made a bag and was over the moon!

[Sweetsewnbyselina]

Thanks to you, I'm on my sewing journey

[sempi]

Correction * buy a all steel old mashine. They are cheaper and far more robust than newer ones

[kiwi_crush_]

Thank you for being realistic about the prices of sewing machines. I got one from walmart for ~$70 (very basic) but more seasoned seamstresses use brother which sits around $200-$300 ❤

[emilywong]

I bought a used Ikea sewing machine for $50 on craigslist.

[hayleyelizabeth]

For sewing machines i would say if you’re looking for cheaper options goodwill or thrift shops are a great place to look! Pawns shops maybe too

[mage]

Bought a singer touch and sew from my local thrift store for 15 dollars! Seems to work so far 😸

[blkgostnone]

Just copped my GX37 Brother
So far Ived tailored one item a day since ownership (15 days)

Fun times and not hard at all to pickup

[AntonioPlays]

My mom taught me how to sew when i was 6 years old, i'm 13 now

[aegis_knight]

you forgot the big ass table for making your sewing life easier

[Its_Aquokkalover]

When i first learned how to sew, i had a plastic needle and a velvet-ish type of fabric, and i just kinda started to sew a pillow and used scraps of fabric to stuff it, so you don't need a sewing machine to learn how to sew.

[koala_playz]

I got my sewing machine from my friend who upgraded (: HAVENT used it yet but looks just fine