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Learn To Sew: Choosing Your First Pattern

Learn To Sew: Choosing Your First Pattern
Sandra Betzina shows you what to look for and how to choose an easy pattern to ensure your first garment sewing success!

 
 
 
 
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Choose patterns with few seams.
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9 comments
Oct 7, 2009. 12:04 AMmossDboss says:
Thanks for the video. I do not sew, but think about it often. My wife is a bit adverse to sewing which means I only get to think about it. I do find the art of sewing very mentally stimulating.
Oct 8, 2009. 12:37 PMarishine says:
Your wife doesn't let you sew? That sucks sew much! Maybe you should wait until she's asleep before you get out your needles!
Oct 8, 2009. 12:42 PMarishine says:
oh man, I've been dying for a "Sewing for people who know nothing at all" series. I'm sew excited!!
Oct 8, 2009. 12:38 PMdavadiva says:
Thanks! I think this step by step is just my speed!   Kim is so cute, and she asks all the questions that I would ask.
Oct 7, 2009. 6:28 PMKarFran says:
Thanks for the info! I have always wanted to learn to sew my own clothes- now here's the perfect opportuntiy to learn from a great teacher!
 
Oct 6, 2009. 2:29 PMcanida says:
Nice! I've got to start somewhere... good advice!
Oct 5, 2009. 8:15 PMZ.. says:
I agree! Excellent advice, and looking forward to more. There's hope for me yet.............
Oct 5, 2009. 5:37 PMscoochmaroo says:
This is great advice. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!

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Author:Sandra Betzina(Power Sewing)
Sandra Betzina, the power behind Power Sewing, is the author of More Fabric Savvy, Fast Fit, Power Sewing Step-by-Step, Sandra Sews for the Home, No Time To Sew and Fear of Sewing. She has produced ...
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