Learn to Sew: Choosing Your First Pattern

Intro: 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!

STEP 1: Selecting

Choose patterns with few seams.

STEP 2: Sleeves

Cut on sleeves such as dolman sleeves and raglan with a simple seam are far easier to sew than a set in sleeve.

STEP 3: Fit

Looser fitting garments are more successful until you know the tricks to making the pattern fit your body.

STEP 4: Pants & Skirts

Elasticized waist on pants and skirt are easy and fit- forgiving.

STEP 5: Details/Technique

Its perfectly OK to skip some of the detailing on your first project. Details such as pockets, zippers and tabs can always be mastered later.

STEP 6:

For more advice on how to choose your first pattern, check out Sandra's, "Your First Pattern" article at www.powersewing.com/category/learn-to-sew-article/

Comments

[mossDboss]

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.

[Sandra Betzina]

Glad you liked the video! There's more coming!

[arishine]

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!

[arishine]

oh man, I've been dying for a "Sewing for people who know nothing at all" series. I'm sew excited!!

[davadiva]

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.

[KarFran]

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!

[canida]

Nice! I've got to start somewhere... good advice!

[Z..]

I agree! Excellent advice, and looking forward to more. There's hope for me yet.............

[scoochmaroo]

This is great advice. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!