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Sewing, Making, & Designing Your Own Clothes

 

Heather pinning a pattern to make silky pajamas.

Sienna handsewing the final steps to complete her denim jacket trimmed in pink faux fur.

 

 

Sewing clothes for yourself can be so rewarding. It is a great feeling to be wearing something you made and some one says "Wow, I love your top". You can even design your own clothes. Begin by making sketches, then make easy garments. Soon, you could have your own clothing line with your own clothing label! Listed below are MANY ideas and suggestions for sewing, designing, and making your own clothes.

 

Sewing Clothing

Skirts

Dresses

Shorts

Pants

Vests

Tops

Pajamas

Jackets & Coats

Ponchos and Capes

House Robes

Sewing with Knit Fabric

Sewing with Fleece Fabric

Sewing for Men

Sewing for Babies/Infants

Sewing for Children

Sewing Maternity Clothes

Sewing for Your Pets

Hand Sewing - The Running Stitch

Pattern Making...Make an easy Straight Skirt Pattern

Join the IFAP club...(I Finished A Project)

Recommended books on Sewing Clothes

 

 

Sewing Clothing Accessories

Hats

Kimono

Aprons

Bags and Pocketbooks

Make a Summer Dress from a T-shirt & Fabric

 

 

Helpful Hints when Sewing Clothes

Why Sew your own Clothes?

Why Make Your Own Patterns?

Tips For Sewing Clothes 

Using the pressure foot as your guide for sewing

Patterns for Sewing Information...Reading a Pattern Envelope

Patterns for Sewing Information...Reading Pattern Pieces

Advance Sewing Techniques

Sewing Supplies-What do I need to begin?

 

 

A Message for the Beginner Seamstress and Fashion Designer

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...    

 

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!!!)

 

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FREE PATTERN: Learn to make these adorable Quilted Placemats.

 

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Suggested Books for those who are serious about Dress Making & Fashion Design

 
 
 
 

 

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