collaborative post | Fashion plays a significant part in all of our lives. It’s literally something you can’t avoid, which is perhaps part of what makes sewing such an engaging and exciting hobby. To be able to create whatever you like, with just a sewing machine, some fabric and a pair of scissors, can feel incredibly liberating, to say the least.
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Sewing can feel like a somewhat overwhelming hobby at times; there’s a lot of learning to do, both in terms of creating three-dimensional objects out of an almost two-dimensional material and using complex machinery. Here’s how to get serious with your progression.
Get a good sewing machine
If you’re serious about taking your sewing to a high level, then it’s important to invest in a high-quality sewing machine. You want to go with a reputable brand such as Singer, and get a machine that can handle a wide range of stitching options. Having the right tools for the job can allow you to make more advanced items of clothing, and will also likely make the whole process a lot more enjoyable.
Print your own patterns
Once you work out how to print pdf sewing patterns, you’ll open up a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to the projects you can take on. Simply send the pdf to a printing service, tell them the exact size you need it to be printed in, and you’ll be good to go. You can find a whole range of sewing patterns online, many of them for free or at least highly affordable.
Join sewing communities
Learning is always more fun with other people, and this is especially the case with sewing. It’s a lot easier to learn by watching others than it is to read about what you’re meant to do, and that’s without even getting into the social aspect of it all. Look for local sewing community groups and classes, and get involved.
Challenge yourself
With any hobby, it’s easy to reach a level of proficiency and then just stop challenging yourself. While there’s nothing wrong with this attitude at all, it can often be highly rewarding to challenge yourself at least a little.
Take on projects that seem overwhelming at first, and then break them down into lots of smaller steps. In no time at all, you’ll likely find yourself mastering the separate skills necessary to complete these projects that seemed totally impossible at first.
Have a dedicated space
Finally, if you’re serious about your sewing, you need to dedicate space to it. It doesn’t have to be a lot – even if it’s just a corner of your room, having your sewing machine out all the time along with your books and pins will make it a lot more likely that you sew more frequently, compared to if you had to get it all out before you can get started each time.
Getting good at sewing is incredibly rewarding. You can start making things for yourself and your friends, and will likely start fixing a lot more clothes you would have initially thought needed throwing away!
