I would like to learn to make clothes but i cant afford to go and study for this. What can i do to learn by my

Question

I would like to learn to make clothes but i cant afford to go and study for this. What can i do to learn by my

Answer 1

Go to your local library and check out a few books on sewing and clothing construction. Go to a fabric store, look through the pattern books, find a simple pattern and follow the suggestions on the back. Once you have made your purchases, follow the instructions inside.

Answer 2

u can hire a tution teacher or u can get some good bks frm the library, store ......

Answer 3

Just wanted to add that some fabric and craft stores actually offer sewing classes.  Or, you might be able to post something on a board at one of the fabric stores asking for a volunteer to help you learn.  You might just get lucky and get a darling person who is passionate about sewing and is willing to pass on their wisdom.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Try this out: http://goodclothes.pinurl.com

It's an excellent and economical alternative. You could even turn this into a part-time business.

Answer 5

You can go to a store like JoAnn Fabrics (or some other fabric store) and ask if they have a "Learn How to Sew" book.  These books have projects, such as a simple skirt pattern, that will help you learn the basics.  Continue with simple patterns until you are ready for more complicated projects.

Answer 6

Where do you need to start?  Do you have a sewing machine?  Do you know how to use it at all? Sometimes fabric stores have classes on how to use machines and do various sewing projects.  These are usually fairly inexpensive and short term like one afternoon.  Also, you may want to see if there is  quilting or sewing group in your area. These people tend to be helpful, you will enjoy sewing with a group, making friends, and maybe one of the group would be glad to help you as a sewing mentor or tutor.  Also, check with your County Extension agent.  Not only might they have a seamstress on staff to help you, but they can steer you towards help.  For example, you could volunteer to help with 4-H sewing, in return for  learning along with the kids ( I am not suggesting that you TEACH sewing yet, just be the extra adult to help supervise kids).  Year 1 4-H  sewing usually involves very simple patterns and the sewing manual includes patterns you can make yourself.  Each year gradually adds in new techniques such as facings, hems, different kinds of sleeves, zippers etc. I am including a link for the  national 4-H group which has a catalog of various items avaliable for sale.  Their sewing manual series is low priced and written for kids, so the instructions are clear with lots of pictures.  Let's Sew, written by Nancy Zieman and 4-H staff is an excellent beginning sewing book.( see first link listed below)  Next, keep an  eye out at garage sales for one of the Reader Digests' how to sewing books.  These are big and thick and include more information about sewing than you will probably ever need.  Also, sometimes, especially  at estate sales, you can pick up sewing notions for very little money.

I taught myself to sew and didn't take any classes until I was an adult. Start with something simple like a pillow or doll quilt.   There are many groups who sew for charity. For example, our 4-H group refurbishes used baby and children clothing and make blankets for a foster care group. We also have a group which meets at the local quilting shop to make community quilts for cancer patients. Nancy's Notions website has a section dedicated to community service projects ( Creative Kindness)and has many DVDs on how to sew various projects. You may be able to find reasonably priced how to sewing books at Amazon or Overstock. com.  

Finally, joann's fabrics has a website as well with lots of sewing supplies, dvd, and patterns also.  This should get you started. Have fun!

Answer 7

Look into local 4H programs, they have everything from beginning to advanced sewing; local instructors give their time to teach these classes, and often there is only a very small yearly fee to join; here it is less than $10.00 per student.

You may have to provide some of the materials for the projects yourself, but often local stores will give you a discount when you show them your 4H membership card.