Are you new to sewing? Perhaps your favourite shirt just tore or your new pants' pockets suddenly had holes in them, and you're wondering how to fix it? Or maybe you know sewing is the answer, but you've never held a needle in your life, much less thread it.
So what now? In case this is your first time holding a needle and a cloth in two hands, here are some tips you will need - compiled in a "sewing for beginner" article.
Tip #1: Sew in the Reverse Side of the Fabric Now, you need to flip your fabric or cloth to the "back" of the cloth - the faded part, or rather, the inside part of the clothes.
This is where you should begin your stitching.
This is to ensure that the appearance of the clothes or fabric in the front will not be jeopardized.
This way, when you wear your fixed clothes, no one can see your stitching clearly, even though it was the worst stitching you've done in your life.
Beware of back stitching, though.
You may want to exercise extra caution on where to sew if you want your decorative sewing to be seen.
Tip #2: Have a Sewing Kit Keep all of your sewing tools in once safe place.
You may put all your sewing tools in a tin or a box to prevent your needles from getting lost, and to keep the order of things.
Just ensure that your container is big enough for all the threads that you have.
For beginners, the container may not be so big and heavy.
Most professional tailors have "containers" of the range of a shelf to a few rooms, depending on their needs.
Their "containers" get so big only because they frequently use their sewing tools and sewing take a large part of their interests.
So you don't have to get a large container for your sewing tools if you're just starting out.
Tip #3: Correct Usage Even if you are a beginner, make sure that your sewing tools are only for sewing.
This is to ensure your tools have a longer usage life and to minimize the accidents that might occur because you didn't use them correctly.
For example, sewing scissors and shears should only be used for cutting cloth or fabric.
They should never be used for cutting plastics, paper, foils or even threads! Should you extend their use beyond cutting cloth, you may find that your scissors or shears becoming blunt fast.
With these tips, you are bound to make good progress when you actually try your hand at sewing for beginners.
Not only will you improve the appearance of the end product, you would also be able to keep things organized and increase the shelf life of your sewing tools.
Sewing for beginners is ultimately, a little difficult at first.
However, as you progress and accustom yourself to sewing, you will find yourself trying more and more difficult projects until you become an expert at sewing!