Have quality sewing material

In addition to the sewing machine, you have to invest in a sewing box and fill it with quality products:

• Thread: Gütermann, Coat, DMC …
• Needles : of different gauges, to be changed according to the thickness of the fabric,
• Sewing scissors : one pair for paper and one for tissue,
• A white pencil : to mark your references,
• Pins : many,
• A tape measure : to take measurements
• A graduation rule : to add margins, mark the hem …
• An iron : indispensable between the stages of sewing.

Know how to use a pattern

Finally, the sewing machine only accounts for 20% of the time spent on sewing. What do we do with the 80% of the time left? We prepare everything:

• We copy the pattern,
• We cut it,
• We trace it on the fabric,
• We cut it,
• We take it with pins,
• We baste …

Tip : As a beginner, these stages can seem tiring. Make it easier for yourself with patterns that already have seam allowances included.

Choose ready-made patterns at the beginning. You will find in sewing magazines such as Sewing or Patterns . The explanations are well detailed, allowing you to easily learn how to trace, baste, embroider or overcast.

To take a tailoring course , do not hesitate to use our platform.

Start with simple clothes

I know, you’d like to jump right into making pretty ruffled dresses or pleated tops, but to avoid getting discouraged, you’d better start with cushion covers, trims, handkerchiefs or by sewing a simple purse, tote bag, or making easy dress.