Sewing machines can seem intimidating to those who don't know how to use them. Whatever the case, don't let fear of the unknown operations and skills required to use a sewing machine stop you from creating textile wonders! Use this step-by-step guide to set up and operate your sewing machine so you can start making your own.

Steps

Sewing machine parts

Find the power button. It may sound silly, but locating the power button is the most important step! It can be found in different places depending on the model of your sewing machine, but it is most often found on the right side of the sewing machine.

Find a reel seat. This small plastic or metal stick that sticks out on top of the sewing machine is designed to hold the spool of thread.

Find the thread guide. The thread guide guides the thread from the spool attached to the top of the machine to the bobbin winder. This is the geometric metal section that sticks out on the top left side of the sewing machine.

Find a bobbin winder. To the right of the reel seat is another, even smaller, metal or plastic pin, next to which is a small horizontal wheel. This is a reel-winder and its limiter. They work together (together with the bobbin thread) and are designed to wind the thread onto the bobbin before sewing.

Look for buttons that allow you to adjust the stitches. They may be in different places depending on the model of your sewing machine, but they usually look like small picture buttons and are located on the front of the sewing machine. These buttons allow you to change the type of stitches you can use, the length of the stitches, as well as their direction (forward and backward). Check the instructions for your sewing machine model to find out the purpose of each button.

Determine the location of the thread take-up. When you are ready to thread the sewing machine, begin to draw the thread from the spool from above, through the thread guide, and then into the thread take-up. This is the lever (with two cut grooves) located on the front left side of the sewing machine. Usually next to it you can see printed numbers and arrows explaining how and in what order to thread the sewing machine.

Find the tensioner. The tension dial is a small dial with numbers next to the thread take-up. It controls the thread tension during sewing; if the tension is too high, the needle will bend to the right. If the tension is not sufficient, the thread will tangle on the back of the fabric you are sewing.

Locate the needle holder screw. This is a metal tool that holds the needle while sewing. It is located under the sleeve of the sewing machine and is very similar in shape to a large fingernail. It is attached to the right side of the needle.

Find a paw. This is the metal part under the needle holder that looks like tiny skis. When you lower the foot, it holds the fabric in place and guides it as you sew.

Locate the presser foot lever and practice lowering and raising the presser foot. It should be behind or to the right of the needle holder and needle. To test the lever, push it down and lift it up.

Find the needle plate. The needle plate is the silver plate directly below the needle. Very simple, right?

Find a transporter. The feed dog is a small metal guide that sits on the needle plate, under the presser foot, and guides the fabric as you sew. Pay attention to the two metal rows under the foot - this is the conveyor.

Locate the spool stop and spool release. The spool is the small spool of thread that sits at the bottom of the sewing machine and feeds the second thread to the needle, which is needed to create stitches from the inside. Under the metal plate is the coil stopper, and there you will also find the button or lever that releases it. You will need it to secure the spool before sewing.

Setting up the sewing machine

1. Place the sewing machine on a stable table, workbench, desk, or dedicated sewing machine stand in front of you. Sit in a chair that is the correct height for the table you are using. The sewing machine should stand in such a way that its needle is on the left, and the rest on the right, relative to you. You will have to check a few settings first and get to know the sewing machine a bit, so don't plug it in at this stage.

   Insert the needle securely. The needle has a flat side, so it can only be inserted one way: the flat side must be facing backwards. On the other side, there is a groove at the bottom of the needle, usually located opposite the flat side of the needle. This groove always faces the direction of the thread (the thread passes through this groove as the needle is sewn up and down through the fabric). Insert the needle as described and tighten the screw holding it securely.

   Install the coil. Sewing machines use two sources of thread - upper and lower threads. The bottom one is on the reel. To wind the thread on the spool, place the spool on the upper spool holder, which is for winding the thread. Follow the instructions and wind the thread from the thread spool through the thread take-up to the bobbin. Turn on the thread winder and wait until it stops by itself when the bobbin is fully wound.

   • When the bobbin is ready, place it in its intended place, under the needle, at the bottom of the sewing machine. Leave the end of the thread outside to insert it into the needle.

2. Thread the sewing machine. The spool of thread on top of the sewing machine must be spun and attached to the needle. To achieve this, take the end of the thread and pull it through the thread take-up on top of the sewing machine, and then bring the thread down to the presser foot. The sewing machine should have small numbers and arrows to show you the order of the thread.

   Take out both threads. Pass the scissors under the foot to release the ends of both threads. You should have two ends - one from the thread going through the needle and the other from the thread coming from the bottom spool.

   Plug the sewing machine into an outlet and turn it on. Many sewing machines have built-in lighting, which will help you determine if it is working and if electricity is being supplied to it. The power button is often located on the right or back of the sewing machine, if there is one at all. Some models of sewing machines do not have such a button and turn on as soon as they are connected to the outlet.

   • Also connect the foot control to the sewing machine. Place the pedal in a comfortable position under your foot.

   ADVICE OF THE SPECIALIST

   

   Pattern constructor

   Daniela Gutiérrez-Díaz is a professional pattern maker and fashion designer at DGpatterns. Creates modern and unique silhouettes suitable for everyday life. Her successful blog, On the Cutting Floor, contains sewing tips and a variety of patterns in PDF format.

   

   Pattern constructor

   Keep your sewing machine clean. Daniela Gutiérrez-Díaz, a professional pattern maker and fashion designer, advises: “From time to time, take your sewing machine to a specialized service center for such equipment, for it to be cleaned. It is advisable to do this regularly, especially if you use the sewing machine all the time».

   Sewing with a sewing machine

   Choose a straight stitch, medium size. Check the instructions for how to do this on your sewing machine model. On this model, stitches are set by turning the lower knob on the right side of the machine until it clicks. Always set or change the stitch pattern with the needle up by removing the fabric as it can move the needle.

• The straight stitch is the most popular stitch in sewing. The next most popular is the zigzag stitch, which is used to finish the edges of the fabric and counteract the fraying and fraying.

Practice on bad material. Choose a plain fabric, not knitwear, for your first sewing experience. Do not use too thick fabric for the first attempts at sewing machine. Denim or flannel is very hard to work with because of their density.

Place the fabric under the needle. Sew, placing the sewn material to the left of the machine. If you lay the fabric on the right side, it may cause uneven stitches.

Lower your paw. Locate the lever, behind or to the side of the needle, that allows you to lower and raise the presser foot.

• If you lightly pull on the fabric that is pressed down with the presser foot, you will find that it is being held quite tightly. When you sew, the sewing machine uses a protractor to move the fabric at the correct speed. Therefore, there is no need to pull the fabric through the sewing machine device manually; in fact, pulling on the fabric can cause the needle to bend or ruin your project. You can adjust the stitch speed and size using the buttons on the machine.

1. Hold the free ends of both threads. For the first few stitches, you will need to hold the ends of both threads so that they do not get tangled in the fabric. After you have sewn a little, you can let go of the ends of the threads and use both hands to control the fabric and the sewing machine.

   Press your foot on the pedal. The pedal is responsible for controlling the sewing speed. It's like the gas pedal in a car - the harder you push, the faster the sewing machine will go. At first, depress the pedal very slowly and just enough to start the sewing machine.

   • Your sewing machine may have a knee button instead of a pedal. In this case, use your knee to press it.
   • You can use the top wheel on the right side of the sewing machine to make it sew or move the needle manually.
   • The sewing machine will automatically guide the fabric away from you. You can guide the fabric under the needle in a straight line or at different angles. Practice writing straight and wavy. The only difference is how you bring the fabric to the needle.
   • Do not poke or pull on fabric that is under the needle. Doing so may cause the fabric to stretch or break the needle, or the seam may become tangled in the bobbin. If you feel that the sewing machine is not running fast enough, then press the pedal harder, adjust the length of the stitches, or (if necessary) buy a faster sewing machine.

2. Find a reverse button or lever and try it out. It allows you to change the direction in which the sewing is going, so the fabric will go towards you, not away from you. Usually this button or lever is held on by a spring, so you will have to hold it down to keep sewing in reverse.

   Use the hand wheel to raise the needle to its extreme point. Then raise your foot. The fabric should now be easy to remove. If the thread pulls back when you try to remove the fabric, check the needle position.

   Cut the thread. Many sewing machines have a notch located on the pin that holds the presser foot. You can cut the threads by holding them with both hands and running them over the notch. If there is no notch or you want to cut the threads more carefully, then use scissors. Leave the ends of the threads in order to continue sewing the next seam.

3. Practice stitching the seams. Pinch off two pieces of fabric with pins, right side together, right at the edge. The seam will be at a distance of 1.3 cm to 1.5 cm from the edge. You can sew the fabric in one layer (and you might want to do this to reinforce the edge), but since the purpose of most work on the sewing machine is to join two pieces of fabric, you need to get used to sewing several layers of fabric and using pins .

   • The fabric is fastened with the right side to each other so that the seam remains on the wrong side. The front side is the side that will be the outside after sewing is completed. On dyed fabric, the front side is usually the brighter side. Some fabrics may not have a right side.
   • Attach pins perpendicular to the line where the seam will run. You can sew directly onto the pins and then easily remove them from the fabric, but doing so can damage the sewing machine, fabric, or pins. It is safest to pull out the pins as soon as the needle approaches them, because if the needle accidentally hits the pin, it will break and the needle will bend. Be that as it may, prevent the needle from getting into the heads of the pins.
   • As you follow the fabric, pay attention to where the material is moving. The seams can run in different directions, but most sewing projects are trimmed afterwards so that the seams run parallel to the edge. Also, pay attention to the direction of the pattern, if your fabric has one, and lay the fabric so that the pattern runs from top to bottom on the right side. For example, floral or animal prints, or stripes or other designs should go in the right direction.

Sewing machines appeared in homes more than 100 years ago, couturier Chanel, Schiaparelli and many others created masterpieces on them. All this time, the industry has been actively developing, the size of devices has become smaller, the possibilities of use have expanded. In the 21st century, not only manual, but also electrical appliances, as well as cars with a built-in computer, are available to customers.

Variety greatly simplifies the work of modern craftswomen. Right the selected device will save time and help with complex products. We looked at the main characteristics of the machine and identified 10 defining criteria. Not always a high price is an indicator of quality, each device serves a specific purpose. Will the craftswoman regularly work with different fabrics or does she want a device just in case she needs it? A sewing machine for creating complex seams has functions that a device for shortening and sewing clothes does not have.

We looked at the types of devices and the criteria that determine their application. And the seamstress has to decide what exactly she will sew: jeans, fur, silk, light fabrics or all together. Having decided on the type and scope of work, having understood the characteristics of the machine, you can begin to choose.

Good day, beginner seamstresses! I only write on purpose beginners, without experience, since I often receive letters in the mail with questions: how to start sewing?, where exactly to start, if I didn’t even hold a needle in my hands? ..

Therefore, I decided to write this post as a continuation of my first article How to learn to sew from scratch? , and make a small selection of materials and videos specifically for very, very newcomers to this business.

So, if you haven’t held the needle yet, then you need to take it and hold it))) And make a few hand seams to understand that there is nothing tricky about it.

I will not now write smart things and terms about what a stitch is, etc. and so on ... but I'll just show you how they look and what they are needed for.

Basting seam

It is needed in order to connect two parts before we sew them on a typewriter. It is just necessary to sweep two parts for beginners, since the fabrics are shifted under the machine, usually the lower fabric is gathered relative to the upper one, so without basting you need to adapt and pull the bottom layer a little ( this is just my experience, it may be different on your machine). So still sweep away the details.

Seam "hand stitch" or "back needle"

This seam is used when it is not possible to make a seam on a typewriter (for example, the part does not fit under the needle), or you are working with slippery fabrics (with silk). This seam is no less durable than a machine seam.

For example: when I sew a hidden zipper into a skirt, 2 cm remains unsewn under the zipper at the bottom (this is a specially unstitched segment that we leave for the convenience of sewing in a zipper). And when the zipper is already sewn, it remains only to hem these 2 cm, and it is very problematic to do this on a typewriter. This is where help comes in. hand seam!

Overlock stitch

It is needed in order to overcast the sections of fabric so that the sections do not crumble. It is especially necessary in places where this cannot be done using a zig-zag on a typewriter or overlock.

Buttonhole stitch

Also, like the overcast seam, it is needed to process cuts and protect them from “shedding”. Compared to overcast, the buttonhole stitch is stronger and will not unravel immediately if you suddenly cut the overcast section, since each stitch is secured with a loop.

Blind stitch

This seam is used to create invisible seams, as a rule, the bottom of products (for example, skirts or dresses) from expensive fabrics (silk, wool) is hemmed with a blind seam, on which the line along the bottom of the product will spoil the appearance (for example, it is better to hem the bottom of a coat with a blind seam ).

The thread is selected with this seam perfectly to match the product, and when making a blind seam, do not tighten the thread, it should go freely.

Seam "goat"

The goat seam is needed to process the bottom of the product, when the allowances on the wrong side do not tuck inward, but remain open. In this case, this seam both basts the allowances of the product and processes open sections. As a rule, they are used in cases of working with non-flowing fabrics.

I think this is where a small review of hand seams can be completed, since they will be enough for you to start with. Most likely you will use only a couple of them, but you just need to know about the existence of the remaining hand seams, since someday they will definitely come in handy.

How to learn to sew. Where to begin?

If you have just embarked on this wonderful creative path of sewing and creating beautiful things for yourself and your loved ones, be sure to watch this video below. It will dispel your doubts (if any) and give even more confidence and faith in yourself and your strengths!

The process of creating any thing occurs in three stages:

1. Creating a model in your head (saw in a store or on the Internet and wanted to sew for yourself, or wanted to sew something that you can’t find anywhere else ...)
2. Building a pattern (find, download, buy or build it yourself, how to take measurements)
3. Tailoring technology. If it is a SKIRT:

• how to process the bottom of the product;

Solving the problem of how to choose a sewing machine for home use is necessary for both professional seamstresses and needlework lovers who perform simple operations: hemming curtains, trousers, napkins, etc. Based on the tasks, they choose a household appliance.

Manufacturers

The most trusted brands are:

• Janome;
• Brother;
• juki;
• Husqvarna;
• Pfaff;
• Singer;
• Bernina;
• Jaguar.

Each brand, constantly improving, presents new models. Having decided on the company, further selection of a reliable sewing machine is carried out taking into account an extensive list of criteria.

Varieties

When deciding how to choose the right reliable sewing machine, they understand their modern varieties.

Mechanical

Traditional machines powered by manual rotation of the flywheel. Perform basic types of lines.

Electromechanical

The main difference from traditional manual units is the presence of an electric motor that drives the flywheel. The settings are set manually.

The advantages include a reliable design, a sufficient set of functions for domestic needs. Attract simple maintenance and repair, affordable price.

Of the minuses - an insufficient variety of decorative seams. Electromechanical devices are the best option for home use, if the task of the owner is sewing simple products.

Electronic

There is no desire to set the desired modes manually - choose an electronic sewing machine. Programs that regulate the level of complexity of the lines are stored in the memory of the control microprocessor. A display is provided for making changes to the sewing parameters.

Pleased with the variety of stitches performed, including simple embroidery, ease of work due to automation of settings. The assortment is so extensive that both a professional and a beginner will find the technique for sewing. The disadvantages include the complexity of repair, sensitivity to voltage drops in the network.

Computer controlled models

When choosing a good sewing technique with an extensive range of functions, pay attention to modern computer-controlled products. Such sewing machines are capable of performing programmed operations without the participation of an operator.

Modes are set taking into account the characteristics of fabrics, hundreds of operations are performed, a lot of stitches are used. Minus - high cost. For this reason, devices are purchased by entrepreneurs who have opened their own business and put the production of garments on stream.

Sewing and embroidery

Having decided to purchase a sewing and embroidery machine for the home, you should accurately represent the scope of its use. It takes a lot of time to master the art of machine embroidery. Masterpieces will appear if the performer is diligent, has remarkable willpower, knows how to bring what he has begun to the end.

Cover-seam

A sewing machine designed to make elastic seams on the hem of knitwear is called a flat-seam or cover stitch. Required to craft garments with stretch fabrics.

Pros and cons of different types of sewing machines

Overlock

Provides reliable overcasting of cuts. Not all sewing machines are equipped with a similar function, so the overlocker is purchased separately.

Coverlock

This is an improved version of the overlock that allows you to overcast the edges and sew a flat overlock seam on knitted parts.

Selection criteria

When trying to figure out which sewing machine to buy for your home, it is advisable to be guided by other criteria.

1. A kind of shuttle device.

The horizontal shuttle is typical for professional units. In household models there is a vertical one.

1. Functionality.

Determined by the number of operations performed.

1. Equipment.

This indicator depends on the availability of various functions and varies over a wide range.

1. Skill level.

Beginners in sewing who need a reliable machine to perform simple jobs should not purchase an expensive model with a lot of functions. Practice shows that in such a situation most of the options are not used. Experienced craftswomen who make things to order consciously select advanced sewing machines.

1. Budget.

Before choosing a sewing machine, focus on the price.

1. Weight and dimensions.

If it is difficult to equip a place in an apartment where the machine will stand constantly, the weight and dimensions of the unit will play a role. The light and compact model is easier to carry to the desktop, and then put away in a closet or bedside table for storage.

1. Fabric type.

Work with knitwear, drape or thin textiles is specific.

1. Variety of lines.

Basic types of lines that must be present on a sewing machine: 1. Zigzag; 2. Straight stitch 2-3mm; 3. Straight stitch 5mm; 4. Straight stitch 1.5mm; 5. Different types of zigzags.

When deciding to purchase expensive home appliances, it is worth deciding in advance what basic types of lines will be required. Common varieties: straight stitch, blind stitch, overlock stitch, elastic stitch, and zigzag stitch. If you have to sew parts from different fabrics, you need models where up to 20 types of stitches are provided. If decorating products is a priority, you will have to purchase a modern computerized sewing machine with a variety of functions.

1. Looping.

This function is provided in all sewing machines. Automatically, the operation is performed only on expensive computer-controlled units. This is important if sewing products is put on stream. For rare buttonholes, a semi-automatic method is sufficient.

Overview of popular models

When solving the problem of how to choose a sewing machine for the home, it is advisable to get acquainted with the opinions of people who have appreciated the merits of certain models.

Electromechanical

Singer Stylist 7258. Possibly the best high performance electromechanical sewing machine. Allows you to sew parts, embroider, create quilted products. There are 97 sewing operations in the arsenal. The needle automatically rises when the foot is removed from the pedal.

Janome 2212. A good model for beginner craftswomen. Reliable, durable, easy to operate, with the necessary basic options. Performs 12 stitches and four types of buttonholes. Difficulties are possible when working with thick dense fabrics.

Janome JK 220 S. Provides easy mastering of 23 operations. Allows you to work with any fabrics, including knitwear, silk, upholstery, leather. The package includes several paws that allow you to hem products, process slices.

Janome My Excel W 23 U. Due to the large height of the presser foot, it is easy to sew thick fabrics, multi-layered parts, leather, knitwear.

Brother LS-2125. Light weight model (5.2 kg), a great option for a beginner seamstress. Performs 14 sewing operations. Semi-automatic buttonhole stitching.

The most popular brands of electronic sewing machines

Bernina B 350. Performs 85 operations. Suitable for leather and thick fabrics. Equipped with a display for easy adjustment of settings. Side table included.

Brother Comfort 40 E. The model is designed to perform 40 operations. Automatically sews buttonholes in five modes. Measures the size of buttons, sews with double thread. But it is difficult to sew thick fabrics.

Brother SM-340E. Model with smooth running, low noise level. Performs 40 operations, 7 types of loops, figured line, embroidery. The illumination is provided by an LED lamp.

Janome BC 4030. Easily sews details from leather, jersey, dense textiles. It has six types of loops, performs various types of stitches, including decorative ones.

Janome Exact Quilt 60. Thanks to the 15 mm foot lift and the presence of a puncture force stabilizer, it is easy to work with thick textiles and leather. 60 operations are offered.

Modern sewing machines with computer control

Astra Lux 7350 Pro. Experienced seamstresses will appreciate the functionality: performing 5 hundred operations, decorating products with decorative sewing, working with any materials, including knitwear. Cons - the device is heavy (11 kg), there is no embroidery unit, the plastic foot pedal is unreliable.

Bernina B 750 QE. Functionality in 330 operations, 11 varieties of loops. There is an option to sew on buttons. You can work without a pedal.

Bernina B 580. 230 sewing operations plus embroidery unit.

Brothers Innov-is NV1800Q. Full size model with 232 stitches. Equipped with an LCD screen, touch control, even the option to create and save exclusive stitches for decorating products.

1. Singer Stylist 7258 2. Bernina B 350 3. Astra Lux 7350 Pro 4. Children's sewing machine

There are children's sewing machines for the home, which have the necessary functionality for beginners. They will help girls to master the basic skills of sewing, to sew simple things.

Price

The price of a sewing machine depends on its functionality. The cost of electromechanical models is 5-12 thousand rubles.

Electronic modifications, depending on the proposed set of options, cost from 12 to 150 thousand rubles.

For computer-controlled models, the price range is from 25-40 thousand rubles to 400 thousand - advanced modifications. The latter are semi-professional and professional for small studios.

Possession of information about the merits of various modifications of sewing machines will allow you to choose the right model without much difficulty.

If you are a creative person and the desire to constantly create does not leave you, you may well master the art of sewing. This is not only an entertaining process, but also a useful one, because not everyone can create their own unique thing, clothes, toys and the like. Having the knowledge and skills to work with a sewing machine will save you a lot of time and effort.

Now there are a lot of courses of different training, and with different topics, up to professionals. But there is, but you are new to this business, perhaps you have recently got a sewing machine, and you want to work on it.

If you master independent sewing, you can always dress in a special way, or quickly sew on elementary clothes for growing children, hemming broken things, curtains, perhaps something to order, as a result, you will experience a pleasant family budget savings and creative realization. There is an opinion that you can learn how to sew on your own, only the main thing is to buy a good machine. But if you have at least the most expensive machine, it will not be able to make patterns and take measurements. In general, you can learn to sew anything, it is only important to correctly take measurements.

Stock up on a lot of time, patience, because, for training and, in fact, the practice itself, a lot is required.

First of all, master the technology of tailoring, cutting techniques and, of course, taking measurements. Beginners are advised to read specialized magazines, books, websites, there are examples of ready-made patterns, on the example of which you can make your own. For those who start, learn the basics of sewing completely from scratch, the simplest sewing machine is quite suitable, you can even use the old model, such as Seagulls.

It is elementary and reliable, the knowledge gained on it is universal. And most importantly, this machine stitches any fabric, including dense rough, even leather. Do not give in to the fleeting desire to buy an expensive car right away, it happens that you burn out, or there is not enough time. It is advised not to rush into the acquisition and overlock, until you are completely convinced of your firm desire. For beginners, it is enough in the first practices to master the classic stitch, zigzag and overlock stitch. Let's understand in general the terminology associated with the typewriter:

How to make a pattern

It would be unwise to start sewing on plain fabric without taking measurements. You will simply waste time and throw away the fabric, because, even with the most accurate eye and with an expensive machine, the first stage of competent sewing is patterns. Measure the circumference of the chest, under the bust, waist and hips, take a straight position, do not slouch or pull in the stomach, everything should be natural. When you have the numbers, you can start making a pattern. Let's take the simplest example, a blouse pattern of size forty-six, if you want to project a dress, you can simply extend it to the required length. In addition to the previously indicated girths, you need to measure the length, width of the back, shoulders.

Take a tracing paper, draw the base using the numbers obtained. There is nothing complicated here, and if the measurements are accurate, you will get a quick result. For the first steps, it is better to take an unnecessary cotton cloth, for learning and honing practice. Fasten the finished pattern to the fabric with needles, cut out the fabric elements, adding a couple of centimeters. Do not rush to sew the finished result right away, for trying on, baste manually with threads, when you make sure that everything sits evenly, you can go to the sewing machine.

How to learn to sew on a sewing machine yourself

You will see from your own experience that it is much easier to sew on blanks than on a boundless fabric, focusing on your own imagination. Adjust the machine, namely, the thread tension, their insufficiency can lead to the collapse of the seam. Easy to fix, add bobbin and upper thread tension. The thing is sewn from the inside so that the seams are inside, carefully hold the fabric, avoid jamming the threads and the material itself. If this happens, remove the needle plate, clean the teeth of the comb. Hold our pattern between the foot, its base part is to the left of the needle, everything else is to the right.

At the beginning and end of the process, make bartacks a centimeter long. If your machine does not have such a lever, do it manually, pull the ends of the threads inside out and tie them into a knot to avoid unraveling. If you refueled the machine correctly, everything should go like clockwork, smoothly and smoothly.

How to learn to sew quickly with a machine

There are many nuances in such a concept, how to learn sewing as soon as possible, one of them is extremely difficult. Unless you have been sewing by hand for a long time and are familiar with the theories of working on a typewriter. And so, there are accelerated courses in cutting and sewing, even for fashion designers. In a short time, it is possible, as a rule, to learn only the basic basics, cutting and sewing itself, a laborious and lengthy task. It takes time to practice and perfect it. If you want to quickly, and even master the sewing machine yourself, you can try on the basis of specialized sewing literature.

Burda's magazines are very useful in this, they contain patterns, more accurate measurements and descriptions, and articles are written by seamstresses with experience. To avoid common mistakes, always take plain cloth, silk, and the like in the stages of learning, it is better to put it aside when you have gained enough experience. Starting to work with the typewriter, take care of the place so that there is good consecration, and unnecessary things do not clutter up the table. Put auxiliary tools nearby:

1. Well sharpened scissors
2. Beginners will often need a seam ripper.
3. Paper, preferably tracing paper, pencils and a couple of crayons.
4. More needles, thread and meter.

In the future, all your sewing skills will acquire an automatic reflex, and you will perform step-by-step sewing actions without thinking at all. After fixing the taking of measurements and sewing simple elements, move on to a more complex level. Sew different types of skirts, soft toys, dresses. Enjoy your hobby and give your loved ones unique creations of your own production.