Make Sewing Fun, Easy and Simple!
Here you will find Sewing Recommendations to make Sewing for Beginners FUN, EASY and SIMPLE!
FABRICS
The easiest fabrics to learn sewing with are cotton fabrics because they have very little stretch to them; keeping your project looking like you want it. As you learn to sew, you’ll learn how to ‘handle’ different fabrics and will be able to start sewing with cotton blend fabrics, knits, and other specialty fabrics. For now, keep sewing simple and work with fabrics that have ‘stability’, cotton fabrics are a great choice!
SEWING TOOLS
Sewing Shears
I recommend investing in a QUALITY pair of Sewing Shears! The name brands I use are Gingher and Fiskars. I have been using Gingher Sewing Shears, same pair, for the last 20 years! You can see pictures of my scissors in my post Sewing Safety Tips.
Gingher and Fiskar scissors are indeed sharp! (If you’ve ever watched ‘Forged in Fire’ you’ll understand my attempt at a little humor- These scissors WILL cut!) 🙂
Embroidery Scissors
I definitely suggest having a pair of embroidery scissors by your sewing machine! These scissors have shorter blades and are perfect for trimming threads!
A Beginner’s Basic Sewing Tools List with Pictures
Check this page often, as this page will change when I find new things to recommend! Check out my blog to get ideas to help you in your adventures in Learning to Sew!
LOCAL SEWING SHOPS
If you like getting your answers ‘IN PERSON’, your local sewing shops/stores can be of great assistance. Also, check out a website called THUMBTACK.COM where you can find people in your area that have sewing classes.
Happy Simple Sewing to you!
Amy