I want to learn to sew. This is going to be my summer project.
Now....HOW? I don't have any seamstresses in the family, ugh. My friend/neighbor I think knows a little bit, and has a machine. Which is good.
I have been inspired with my new little princess and want to learn to make her clothes. teehee. She has a lovely dress that I got her at petsmart. I could use that as a pattern maybe somehow and make another similar with diff. fabric. I saw the cutest fabrics today at hobby lobby. I also want to make her her own fleece blankey. Saw some cute fleece fabrics for that as well.
Does anyone know how I can get some free instruction, websites or anything? Thanks!

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Thank you Jan

Not sure if this is available in your area but if it is check out the department of parks and recreation. They sometimes offer beginner sewing classes as well as Michaels Arts and Crafts. You Tube is another source you may want to try. If you were closer to me I'd gladly help you learn - I've been sewing since I was about 8 or 9 years old.

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Susan

Sometimes the local Community College offers adult education classes (not for credit; just
for fun). Maybe they have a sewing class. Our Church has a quilting group. They offer
informal sewing instruction on the days they meet. I think Pigeonsheep is
learning from her boyfriend's Mom
Once you learn the basics, it's a lot like riding a bike--you never forget how!

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I am going to ask my friend is she knows of any classes being offered. Also going to thoroughly scan the internet. Thanks ladies!

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Thank you Jan

hehe hi jerrysmom! yes i was learning from my bf's mom but now that im in agony and pain in my tooth. i held it off a bit...had so much going on...sheesh!

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"I told him that if a lady who doesn't cook can make such yummy Jerky for Dexter then we can do it too" - Lynx8456

http://www.facebook.com/dextersheep

howdy cherper!! I've always wanted to learn myself, and my mom showed me the basics... but i'm still in the learning process, I have some patterns I somewhat made up i can share with ya happpppy sewing! btw - did you find a sewing machine? bought mine at a yardsale for $25 almost brand new! craigslist is great also!

sewing is fun, im not very good at it but I have made a few dog coats in my time

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~*~ My dogs are not spoilt, I'm just well trained ~*~

I am very anxious to learn.

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Thank you Jan