Here in this Post we will Provide some very basic sewing tips for beginner sewers.
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Lighting
Make sure you have bright lighting in your workstation and are not putting a lot of strain on your eyes while sewing. Usually automatic and computerized sewing machines come with built in LED lights but you need to ensure that the lighting is bright. This will also assist you when working on darker shades of fabric. Position the light to your sewing surface and the machine’s workstation and never to your eyes.
Surface and Positioning
What surface you set your machine on also makes a difference and has an impact on your sewing quality. The surface should be smooth and stable, strong enough to handle the weight of the machines. Usually the latest models are designed to be lightweight and portable, you will however be needing a surface steady enough to support the machine. Position it on a height suitable for your sitting posture. Since you will be spending hours in this position daily, you do not want it to affect your posture adversely leaving you tired and worn out.
Fabric Texture
When starting a stitching project, it is advisable that you purchase more fabric than required, because you’re only human and can sendup making a mistake while cutting or sewing the fabric. Anything could go wrong, therefore it is better to be prepared beforehand rather than ending up quitting the project. Choosing your fabric correctly is one of the most import things you need to learn as a beginner sewer. You do not want to start away with tricky fabrics like silk. Rather, start with cotton. Lightweight fabrics allow you to practice better and a fabric type that stays steady in its place is the one you want to begin with.
Thread
Similarly, select your thread wisely. 100% all purpose polyester thread is required for your everyday sewing projects. Cotton threads tend to break easily but can be used for sewing delicate fabrics. A heavy duty thread can be used for home decor projects but is not recommended for garments.
Preparing the Fabric
Another mistake you do not want to make is starting to sew a fabric without washing or pressing it. Washing a fabric lets it shrink according to its tendency and pressing it prior to sewing makes it appear tidier and professional once you’re done with the project. You save yourself the hassle of making alterations later by doing this earlier.
A combination of a creative mind and skillful hands can be put to use by studying a few basics and getting a know-how of sewing essentials so that you can select your machine and other products wisely. Again, perfection comes with experience and you will get better at things with time. Good and bad experiences are both part of the learning process and you’ll grow with it as time passes.
The first step towards becoming a sewing expert is having/developing an interest in learning the art. Every skill requires you to learn step-wise and that can only be done if you have a liking for something. Once you learn the basics, you can always find new and exciting products in the market to experiment with and who knows, you might end up creating your own fashion line.
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I am Miller, author of the Sewing feature web. I am excited to have you here. As a passionate sewer, I want to share my knowledge and experience with others by providing helpful tips, tricks, product reviews, and more. My goal is to provide readers with honest content that helps them in sewing.