Learn to Sew Ep.1 | How to start sewing your clothes - step by step from the beginning

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Published 2024-01-18
The most common question I get on social media is “How do I start sewing?”, so I decided it was time to make a video about it and share all of my tips and advice on how to start sewing your own clothes!

This will be the first video of a whole Learn to Sew Series, so if you like this video, make sure to subscribe to see the rest! I'll be covering all the basics so to set you up for success in your sewing journey! If you have any specific suggestions for topics you'd like me to cover, leave me a comment!

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 How I started sewing
2:29 Sewing Machines
2:59 Where to get one
5:00 Should I Thrift a Machine
7:23 Features to Look for
7:53 Machine Recommendations
8:03 Tools you'll Need
13:24 Fabric to Start with
14:48 What Project to Start with
16:34 Outro

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All Comments (21)
  • @sewbakemake
    One thing I forgot to mention, is that marketplace can be a great place to look for a machine! Just make sure to try it out with some scrap fabric and make an assessment on how it works before bringing it home!
  • @leilani2258
    Can you make a video with the top 5 beginner friendly wardrobe projects with a tutorial?
  • @lizrogers4969
    When I had my first baby, I was in a very poor situation. I would buy pieces of fabric for $1 from a store called Zears. I would make my baby clothes without sewing machine. Then I got the idea of buying clothes from the secondhand store for a few cents. I made out of a grownups sweatshirt,with zipper and sweatpants, and made my baby sweatshirt and jacket with a hoodie. Without making a pattern. I just cut the shapes by sight. I wish we were into taking pictures back then like we are now. Because they were such nicely made pieces of clothing for babies, just by hand. And I never sewn before in my life. But I guess when you are in a very desperate need to do what you can.
  • @cgbehles4
    I would love a breakdown of how to read a sewing pattern as well how to line a garment. I've made a small amount of clothes in the past, but never liked how they looked inside. It would be helpful to know how to clean that up (or keep it clean looking along the way) and make it not look so homemade.
  • My mom learned to sew in Germany, on a Pfaff, at the Pfaff Warehouse! Can you imagine?She made me sit and watch her but I wasn't allowed to sew. My parents would buy me a cheap machine many times for my birthday and they were awful. I've had a fake Janome, White, a couple from JOAnns,Goodwill etc. I got upset with my new one, seemed to be called House/home? and went to WalMart. I bought a Brother for 170.00. That thing is still running and has been a powerhouse!! I bought an expensive Janome with over 300 stitches. My Brother is set up to do overlock or blind hems. This was a wonderful video, thanks. I've had at least 5 Singers and had to throw them all away. Brother and Janome are MY brands!!
  • @scarlett_118
    i just started sewing and tried to make a tube top out of old jeans. it was really fun and although i struggled, it turned out okay. i’m going to go thrifting, and buy some pins and clips. i’m so exited and this series is very helpful!
  • @wifeoftim
    I make my own dresses and skirts because its hard finding modest clothing in stores.
  • you’re literally my comfort person i love you :yt: luxdups :yt:!
  • @jtpag3521
    I have thought about sewing for so long and even tried a class. I’m excited for your series of sewing videos. Very informative and had great tips. I’ve watched many beginner sewing videos but I think this video will be the beginning of my journey
  • @airhutt
    I just ordered my first machine and im going to start by making my 1 year old daughter a dress! I'm excited! Thank you for this video!
  • @nicolecuba-bx5ed
    This was extremely helpful. I have been wanting to learn for years and I’m tired of shopping so much. I am excited to see more ! I came accross a reel of yours. Very happy to watch more and learn.
  • I started out with curtains and drapes. But I love interior designs so it made me happy to see them. Now I’m starting my first skirt. I learned the different pleats but the drapes I previously made.
  • Thank you so much for the amount of detail you included in this video. I'm so excited to start ❤
  • @charlenevsmith
    learning to sew this summer! Thank you for this video - it is surprisingly hard to find videos on this topic that take a general view, as opposed to focusing on a specific pattern or project. It's a bit overwhelming of a hobby when you are trying to first start.
  • @NaharDElorem
    Great explanation. Positive and light vibe. Loved it . Thanks❤!
  • @jadet2081
    Ty for this queen 😭🤍 I’m so excited to start