Greetings! This little post is ment to encourage new stitchers. If you are already experienced, perhaps consider mentoring a new stitcher!
Sewing is an amazing hobby, in that from a simple piece of cloth you can make something useful or fun. Getting started may seem daunting at first, but there are so many excellent sources where you can pick up basic skills to get started.
You don’t need much to begin sewing. A sewing machine is the biggest investment, but they are readily to be had used or new. Start with a simple machine. If you become passionate about sewing then trade up to a machine with more features.
- Watch a video about the basics of a sewing machine. Threading a machine, winding and inserting a bobbin are some basics you need to know.
- practice stitching a simple shape, such as circles, squares and hearts. Practice stitching on some cloth or a piece of paper. You can find a heart template and project on this site.
- Consider sewing an easy first project such as 2 piece animals, a great beginner project. If you prefer to sew clothing, lounge pants are another easy project to use your new skills.
Be a sew and sew! E
