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14 things I wish someone told me about sewing as a beginner!

By letter2self on October 27, 2022



These are my top 14 tips I wish someone told me (or I wish I really took the time to listen to!) about sewing when I was just a beginner! Don’t wait to learn the hard way!

0:00 Intro
1:46 There are all kinds of different needles for different fabrics!
2:09 Change your needle
2:44 Don’t be scared of cutting the fabric
3:24 That’s its ok to make mistakes
4:21 Take your time, its not a race
5:03 Patterns need to be adjusted to fit your body
6:19 Clean your machine
7:34 Take a break
8:18 Sewing is so much more than learning to use your machine
8:57 Pining is important
10:07 Test everything
11:05 How important pressing is
12:52 How important grainline is
13:37 It’s not a race, slow down
14:21 My thoughts

You don’t have to be along on your sewing journey…

*Learn to sew with me and the community at VINTAGE SEWING SCHOOL : https://www.vintagesewingschool.com
And even take a free class!

// LINKS:

* Get my SEWING GUIDES
The best topics, tips, tricks I talk about on YT, in order, organized and searchable! https://evelynwood.retrieve.com/store/#/

*My favourite SEWING SUPPLIES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/evelynwoodtv

*Sign up for my newsletter and get free access to my crash course to learn to sew! https://www.evelynwood.com.au/signup

// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT:

How to DESIGN AND PLAN YOUR BEST SEWING SPACE, using the space you have!-Get ‘Sew Organized’ Phase 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2spvEfQFClk

The best way to SORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING supplies! Get Sew Organized Phase 2!
https://youtu.be/WUdreRg4GhQ

How to STORE AND DECORATE YOUR SEWING supplies for your ultimate sewing space! Sew Organized Phase 3
https://youtu.be/nrPZUOUz-Sc

GOOD SEWING is 70% Preparation, 25% Sewing and 5% Un-sewing! Do you spend your time where it counts?
https://youtu.be/oK9hVroidhw

Why bother making a toile/ mock-up/ muslin?? And how making one can improve your sewing!
https://youtu.be/k6w62VnGIgE

SEW PERFECT THE FIRST TIME? Nope! Test these things and instantly sew better garments ‘first time’!
https://youtu.be/y3OXLUc25u0

#1 WAY TO MAKE YOUR SEWING LOOK MORE PROFESSIONAL… plus (spoiler!) 3 tips on pressing and ironing!
https://youtu.be/GcOWWHiOUN4

Mistakes are part of the process!
https://youtu.be/aAelCoO_Hyw

SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE // What you can DIY to properly clean & de-fluff your sewing machine!
https://youtu.be/4IoYIRnQang

How to know when its time to change the sewing machine needle? 5 ways to tell
https://youtu.be/8-bkXPS6U3w

// FOLLOW me on my other social media channels:

INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/evelyn__wood
WEBSITE : https://www.evelynwood.com.au
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/EvelynWoodVintage

*Learn to sew with me and the community at VINTAGE SEWING SCHOOL : https://www.vintagesewingschool.com

And don’t forget to subscribe!
Until next time
Evelyn

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#sewing #sewingforbeginners #leanrntosew #evelynwood

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