Ideas?????

Question

I need ideas of random little things I can sew to make..

I already made pillows and a purse, but I just don't know anything else to sew!!!

I am a beginning sewer teenager...if that helps!!

Also if you have any idea on how to sew like one of those patchwork madras(i think thats what they're called)totes/purses (without the patchwork-1 solid color) please suggest!!!

Thanks everyone!!!

Answer 1

Go to your local art supplies store and look at all the fabrics they have. If I were you I would sew a scarf!

Answer 2

you could always download the free software for printing patterns for bags/hats etc at www.wildginger.com  it's called wildthings

it's free so it's worth looking and it may give you some ideas

Answer 3

Have you looked through the pattern books at your local fabric store? They have hundreds of cute patterns just waiting for you. You can also pick out patterns online and then go to the store to buy the ones you like - it will be a lot cheaper than buying online. Here are some bags.

http://www.butterick.com/list/accessorie...

http://www.mccallpattern.com/list/access...

http://www.voguepatterns.com/list/fashio...

http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?cat=...

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Answer 4

Hi:

Okay you graduated from the basics , Now it's time for the sightly more advance stuff like

tote bags

pin cushions

aprons

belts

baby doll clothes

toys

sewing organizers

you can get the patterns from Joanns, Micheals Hobby Lobbys or any craft store

here are some books :

Sew U : The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe

by Wendy Mullin, Eviana Hartman, Beci Orpin (Illustrator) , Agnieszka Gasparska (Illustrator) , Beci Orpin (Illustrator)

ISBN-13: 9780821257401

Its A Wrap : Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls

by Susan Breier

ISBN-13: 9781564776624

The Apron Book : Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

by EllynAnne Geisel, Ellynanne Geisel

ISBN-13: 9780740761812 -  Execellent book for you to have.  

Aprons of the Mid-Twentieth Century : To Serve and Protect

by Judy Florence

ISBN-13: 9780764313417

Embroidery Project : Cafe Apron (Quamut)

by Quamut

ISBN-13: 9781411408463

Sewing Project : Frilly Reversible Apron (Quamut)

by Quamut

ISBN-13: 9781411425583

Amy Butler's in Stitches : More than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects

by Amy Butler, Jacob Redinger (Illustrator) , Colin McGuire (Photographer)

ISBN-13: 9780811851596

Lotta Jansdotter Simple Sewing : Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects

by Lotta Jansdotter, Meiko Arquillos (Photographer)

SBN-13: 9780811852579

Start to Sew : All the Basics Plus Learn-to-Sew Projects

by Creative Publishing International, Creative Publishing International (Manufactured by)

ISBN-13: 9781589232068

S.E.W. : Sew Everything Workshop

by Diana Rupp, Lena Corwin (Illustrator) , Andrea Chu (Photographer)

ISBN-13: 9780761139737

Bend-the-Rules Sewing : The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

by Amy Karol

ISBN-13: 9780307347213

Sew-It Kit : 15 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects for the Home

by Amy Butler, Colin McGuire (Photographer)

ISBN-13: 9780811858991

Sew Pretty Homestyle : Over 35 Irresistible Projects to Fall in Love With

by Tone Finnanger

ISBN-13: 9780715327494

Pretty Little Pincushions

by Susan Brill (Editor)

ISBN-13: 9781600591440

Last-Minute Fabric Gifts : 30 Hand-Sew, Machine-Sew, and No-Sew Projects

by Cynthia Treen, Karen Philippi (Photographer) , Karen Phillipi (Photographer)

ISBN-13: 9781584794851

Oh Sew Easy Life Style : 20 Projects to Make Your Home Your Own

by Valori Wells, Carolyn Spencer

ISBN-13: 9781571204448

Fun & Fabulous Curtains to Sew : 15 Easy Designs for the Complete Beginner

by Valerie Shrader

ISBN-13: 9781579907945

A Is for Apron : 25 Fresh & Flirty Designs

by Nathalie Mornu

ISBN-13: 9781600592010

Softies : Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals

by Therese Laskey, Leah Kramer, Laurie Frankel (Photographer) , Laurie Frankel (Photographer) , Leah Kramer (Foreword by)

ISBN-13: 9780811856522

Making Vintage Bags : 20 Original Sewing Patterns for Vintage Bags and Purses

by Emma Brennan

ISBN-13: 9781861084118

Sew and Stow : 31 Fun Sewing Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!

by Betty Oppenheimer, Betty Oppenheimer (Illustrator)

ISBN-13: 9781603420273

Simple Sewing with a French Twist : An Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes and Home Accessories with Style

by Celine Dupuy, Anne Bullat Piscaglia (Illustrator) , Marie-Pierre Morel (Photographer)

ISBN-13: 9780307351821

Toys to Sew : Dozens of Patterns for Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories

by Claire Garland

ISBN-13: 9780307345417

Quick and Easy Home Sewing Projects : 50 Low- and No-Sew Projects to Enhance Every Room in Your Home

by Gloria Nicol, Reader's Digest Editors

ISBN-13: 9780762105854

24-Hour Sewing Projects

by Linda Causee, Rita Weiss (Produced by)

ISBN-13: 9781402723162

All book are available at any bookstore or library. Also check your local library for sewing project books. There free; and you only need your library card to check them out.

websites :

http://www.squidoo.com/sewing-courses-pr...

http://www.squidoo.com/sewinglinks

http://www.topiccraze.com/topic?topic=pa...

http://www.simplesewingprojects.com/inde...

http://www.sewing.org/index.html

http://www.ilovetocraft.com/sewing/index...

http://www.freeneedle.com/ -  A Very good website

http://homesewingprojects.com/Privacy_St...

http://sewing.about.com/

this should point you in the right direction

I hope this helps.

Answer 5

Search for sewing guilds in your google search browser. You can get many ideas from them.

I don't think you can sew a patchwork without patchworking, unless you get your textile material with its own patchwork designed on it.

You can also try sewing scarves for your friends and relatives. That's a good practice for hemming using the hemmer foot on your sewing machine.