The process of sewing clothes at home frightens many with its complexity and laboriousness, but if you approach business reasonably, you can get a lot of positive emotions from this type of needlework, and the result will delight not only you, but also those around you.
Instructions
Step 1
Start with theoretical training. You can sign up for courses on cutting and sewing, buy books and teaching aids, watch master classes on the Internet. In addition, if you do not understand some points, you can ask questions in the thematic sections of women's forums dedicated to needlework.
Step 2
Set yourself achievable goals. If you have never sewed anything more complicated than potholders before, you should not start making a chiffon dress. In magazines and on the Internet, you will find a lot of patterns and detailed descriptions of sewing simple but effective styles. It is important to remember that not all sources can be trusted, so read the reviews of needlewomen. The best option, of course, is mastering the science of building patterns, but at first you can get by with ready-made options.
Step 3
Prepare the fabric for cutting. It is best to pre-expose it to special processing - decating. This process consists in moistening and drying the material, which will prevent subsequent shrinkage and loss of color brightness. It is worth remembering that fabrics of different composition require special care during preliminary preparation for sewing. Decating can be done at home.
Step 4
Use quality cutting and sewing tools. At first glance, you can save money on such a simple device as a ripper, but using dangerous blades or sharp-tipped scissors, you can get injured and you certainly will not experience the pleasure when the blades "jam" the fabric.
Step 5
Follow the cutting rules. Remember that the finished product can "skew" if you place a paper pattern across the fabric across the weft thread. In addition, seam allowances must be observed. These simple rules will help you reduce the chances of frustration when a lot of work has already been done.
Step 6
Do not hurry. Haste and excessive fussiness only harm the quality of sewing. It is better to postpone work until a specific operation has been completed, rather than trying to perform the following actions.
Step 7
Regularly try on the item you are sewing. Even if the details are only cut out, sweep them up and consider whether it is worth changing or modifying the model. Do the same after each laid seam, this will allow you to identify an incorrectly performed operation at an early stage and save you from having to redo a large amount of work.
Step 8
Try to sew with pleasure and in a good mood - annoyance, fatigue or irritation will definitely affect the quality of the work.
