12 MORE MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN LEARNING TO SEW!

12 MORE MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN LEARNING TO SEW!

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[lynnbowman]

I bought a cheap machine to make masks and crafts. I have never been interested in sewing clothing. UNTIL I SAW YOUR DESIGNS!!! Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with the rest of us.

[diahannayer]

I bought ALL the fabric when I joined the Sew It Academy. Haven't used 1/4 of it. I felt I had to have it. Most of it is too advanced for my skills right now. My thinking was, I'll be able to use it soon, because I'll be as good as Mimi in 3 months. Yeah, that didn't happen but I'm enjoying learning the techniques of sewing, pattern drafting and fitting more than the sewing. 😁 Thanks Mimi G

[barbaramack]

Mimi, as an older person, I recall that some pattern layouts had the pieces further apart than they are today. I learned many years ago to place my pieces closer and to strange them differently even if the pattern had them configured in a specific way. I've recently discovered that the pattern companies are too more conscious of saving yardage as well so that reducing yardage as I used to do years ago (and I'm just about to start up again after a many-years forced hiatus) is no longer safe to do. Also, I think instead of buying three yards of fabric - for example if you want some left over - that it would be wiser to buy at least two yards extra because you can do much more with the two than the one.

[drhelenloney]

Don’t cut your original pattern tissue, you’ll regret it. Trace your pieces out, save the originals because your first size will be wrong.

[tracylga]

Great tips. I’ve been sewing for more that 40 years, but I’ve been following you since you just had the blog. I’m so glad you mentioned about pattern placement on the fabric, because in many of your earlier videos you would just lay the pattern pieces down and cut and I used to cringe. Many new sewers won’t follow the cutting guide and then complain when the run out of fabric. I was guilty of not buying enough to account for my alterations, like lengthening all the pattern pieces for my 6’ frame. I too am a fabric hoarder. I have referred so many people to SIA. Keep up the great work!

[krosettedesigns]

You should have added to avoid those “no sew” videos... you can’t use glue to make clothes...

[margiecook]

Thanks for the common sense. I am helping my granddaughters learn to sew . Your tips are a great reminder of what I have forgotten I had to learn . It seems like I was born with needle and thread in my hand and knowing how to sew. My grandmother taught me. I read everything I could get my hands on about sewing. I love to sew but I don't like pattern making. I had rather adjust a pattern to fit than make one to measure. I am always learning. Thanks again for you teaching and your great patterns.

[debe]

OMG, reading all the steps of the pattern instructions ahead of time. I did this the not too long ago and got myself confused and discouraged, so I totally understand what you are saying. And let me tell you that I have been sewing for 55 years, learned on commercial patterns and I often read ahead. This added to my discouragement because I'm not a newbie, it should all make sense, right! This was a fly in a Indie pattern, to things new for me. I am still learning and growing. I stopped, took a big breath, started from the beginning and took it step by step. It all became clear and wasn't a problem. Thanks Mimi for all the tips.

[lynetterene]

Definitely a class you should consider taking if you are on the ever thought I would be drafting my own pattern 📏📐✂️

[Durfeanor]

Mimi, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your enthusiasm, your joy in sewing has inspired me to start sewing again after 15 years. I used to sew all the time, my mum taught me to sew when I was 11 and she was taught by her best friend's dad who was a tailor back in 1920s London, sitting cross-legged on the kitchen table when she went to visit her friend after school.
I even made my wedding dress but then I lost confidence in myself, how I looked and nothing I made was nice - so I thought. So, here I am, 62 years old and just about to get out my sewing machine again :)

[HomeCentsWithNell]

This is all great advice for someone like me. I've mastered a few simple things, but still need lots of help!

[barkingsheep]

I already do at least one of these! Especially the buying too much fabric. I just like to collect textile samples. 🥰
Ive sewn a draw string tote bag, I'm about to sew a lace trimmed apron, time for me to join the academy and learn to sew a real garment! 😄

[rozreed]

Oh my goodness, thank you soooo much for this video!!! I just realized I have done some of these issues. I appreciate you. What a wake up sewing reality. Every time I go to Philly I visit Jomar because the Fabric’s price is inexpensive & the quality of the fabric is very good. I purchased some tweed material that was very pretty & I paired $16.00 for 8 yards. They also had material from Mood. I remember that store from watching Project Runway. But now I will take what you mentioned into consideration and slow down. 🧵✂️📏🧷

[rosac]

Willy Nilly on fabric that is so me...omg! Thank you Mimi

[mspishposh]

All of these tips really makes a drastic difference in quality for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[carmelbronze]

Thx for the tips. Does anyone out there watch the old classic black and white films, some in color. They have some of the most beautiful vintage clothing and some great sewing ideas.

[raesmith]

great info and I'm guilty of a few of these and have learned to slow down. I also have figured out to stick with the patterns I love and manipulate
some.

[foxxybrown]

For the price of 2 coffees a month I couldn’t live without Sew It Academy, even after sewing for 6yrs. There’s things I thought I learned from YouTubers but in the end will always double check on S.I.A. I thought I knew how to do collars 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I spend many a sewing project with Mimi in the background 😉 xx

[Jin]

Gurl I bought some chiffon and knit 😳😳😳😳 2 weeks in starting to sew. They will have to wait until I can sew a straight line. I got smart and bought muslin. Imma use that AFTER my lines improve. Thank you for the tips.

[ladytkeepinit]

So excited to learn how to sew on my new baby lock. Just got it - still in the box! :-)
I am brand new to sewing and must say that I am so appreciative that you take time to explain tips/tutorials to new sewers. You are the first person I actually UNDERSTAND and TRUST. Everyone is not as good of a teacher as they think but you Mimi G are the real deal to me. You are absolutely AWESOME. I sincerely thank you for all that you do. Many blessings to you! Again...Thank you!! #newsewer #teammimigstyle