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Love to Sew Studio Uses
Brother Project Runway Sewing Machines
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Sewing, Making, &
Designing Your Own Clothes |
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Lessons in Sewing Clothes |
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Sewing clothes for yourself can be
so rewarding. It is a great feeling to wear something you made and some
one says "Wow, I love your dress". You can even design your own clothes.
Begin by making sketches, then make easy garments. Soon, you could have your own clothing line. Listed below are MANY ideas and
suggestions for sewing, designing, and making your own clothes.
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To Learn More About
Making Your Own Clothes we suggest Christine Haynes book Chic and Simple Sewing
. It's our favorite sewing book to use for beginners in our studio, and
patterns are included. We also recommend Project RUNWAY DVDs
to view as an excellent guide for fashion design. |
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A Message for the
Beginner Seamstress and Fashion Designer |
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Sewing your own clothes
can be anything from pajamas to your own winter coat. If you are just starting
out, I would suggest that you start with a simple pair of shorts or pants that
have an elastic waistband. Have fun sketching your clothing line too.
Remember to include accessories: hats, purses, belts, scarves, etc...
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As you begin to sew more clothes and you become more
experienced, than you can go onto more difficult projects. If you are buying your
patterns at a local fabric store, try and find ones that say "Very Easy",
"Make in a jiffy" or "Simple to make". This is important because
you don't want to get frustrated and not enjoy sewing any more because you bought
to difficult of a pattern. The basic rule for buying
patterns for beginner sewers is; buy ones that have elastic for the waist band
or just pull over tops and pjs . NO zippers, and NO buttons, until you are ready
for that step. Have fun and remember to take your time, due your best, and
be proud of the job you did! (And of course wear your outfits, you never
know who will like your design!!!) |
How To Design and Make Clothes Index Page
Fashion Design
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