It seems that the fashion for sewing at home returned and more and more people began to be interested in tailoring. No wonder – this is a great way to relax and even earn money. Are good intentions enough to create works of art? The beginnings can be difficult, but a good machine and basic skills should be enough to start making your first uncomplicated sewing projects.
People who want to start sewing adventure face dilemmas – what machine to choose and where to learn the trade? Some are lucky that both the equipment and knowledge they inherit from their mother or grandmother. Many people, however, decide to start sewing “from scratch”. Then they need solid support in the form of a good machine. There are devices to choose from:
- mechanical – classic, easy to use and the cheapest on the market. Good for the beginning, when you take your first sewing steps,
- electronic – more advanced devices which are intuitive to operate and have many useful functions, e.g. memory for stitch sequences and letters. You can embroider inscriptions and personalize your work. Their work also does not require the use of rotation regulator.
In addition to sewing machines, people interested in sewing can choose:
- embroidery machines – used at home or in industry, perfect for embroidering pictures, logos or inscriptions on the material,
- overlocks – will not replace the sewing machine, but will be its perfect complement. They allow you to perfectly in one operation, precisely cut and align the edges of materials, and then join them with a strong 4 or 5 thread stitch.
Choosing utensils and fabrics
Talent and thrust of knowledge are not enough to become a good tailor. A very important ingredient is a good machine. We work with different materials. Some are difficult to sew. Therefore, we sew elastic materials, thin materials that have a tendency to pull or crease. With professional 3-, 4- or 5-thread overlock you will cope perfectly even with problematic material, because the machine has adjustment of differential transport, stitch length or cutting width (e.g. Pfaff Coverlock model 3.0). If you have a good quality machine, you will create more easily by choosing even difficult fabrics. Remember that sewing is also supposed to be a pleasure!
Similarly when buying accessories. Often the best ones shorten and facilitate the time of performing – a given action. Sewing in an elastic band or trimming the fabric will become easier. Pay attention to whether they are compatible with your machine.
Where to get the knowledge from?
In the past, knowledge about the secrets of tailoring was passed down from generation to generation. Today many talented people still rely on the secrets seen in the workshops of mothers or grandmothers. However, the widespread access to electronic media and popularization of tailoring make the Internet not lack of tutorials and online courses. This is usually the most convenient way to polish sewing technique in the comfort of your own home. Many Husqvarna and Pfaff machines have built-in tutorials. Just one touch and we can enjoy the lessons in the form of videos and graphics.
Equally helpful not only in the initial phase, but also in a more advanced one, may turn out to be intuitive sewing machines. Computerized, electric models such as Husqvarna Opal 690Q or Pfaff Expression 720 have a number of features that facilitate learning and polishing skills. Among them, for example, special sensors to help with sewing, exclusive sensor systems or automatic settings for the best stitch parameters.
Passion and pleasure
Acquiring knowledge is a pleasure, but only turning theory into practice allows to draw satisfaction from completed sewing projects. For many people sewing is a source of joy, and regular clatter of the machine – a soothing melody. Can you really relax while sewing? Of course, especially if you work on intelligent equipment with automatic thread cutter(PFAFF QUILT AMBITION 630) or built-in over a hundred stitches(PFAFF AMBITION 610). More and more contemporary machines are designed in such a way as to support tailor’s work, making it pleasant and effective.
Hobby or professional?
It is difficult to hide sewing talent from the world. Many people who began their adventure with sewing from passion, over time, turned it into a way of life. Usually, news about talented seamstress from the area spreads quickly, and she herself gets further orders. Sometimes these are only alterations, narrowing, repairing clothes, sewing zippers, sometimes larger orders related to sewing clothes. Depending on whether you intend to sew amateur or rather try to make money on your hobby, you need to match the type of machine.
For home use (at least at first), classic mechanical devices will suffice. With time, you will be able to swap a simple device for a high-end equipment that will open new horizons for you. The prices of electric and computerized machines are usually a bit higher. Such an investment is worthwhile, especially if you are thinking about sewing for a living, on a larger scale.
Buying clothes or textiles for the home is now something natural. Until recently, few people considered the alternative to shopping, which is sewing clothes themselves. Today, it seems that in search of original products more and more people decide to buy their own machine and start the tailoring adventure. For many it is a way to relax and even earn money.
Have you inherited a machine from your mother, but so far it is only an interior decoration? You want to start sewing, but do not know where to start? Or maybe you just lack motivation to start a new hobby? Below you will find 7 reasons why you should become a seamstress – as a hobby or professionally.
1. Unique style
Clothes from chain stores are usually repetitive cuts and styles that just happen to be in fashion. Not everyone is comfortable with skinny jeans, and not everyone feels good in oversize shirts. When sewing yourself, you can use proven, favorite patterns. You can be sure that sewn clothes will be not only unique, but also exactly the way you like.
2. Pride of self-made clothes
Hand-made clothes or decorative textiles are a source of pride. Think of how much satisfaction you’ll get from wowing your family and friends with another successful project. Made by you products can serve not only to you, but also be a sentimental gift for loved ones.
3. Certainty of the best quality of materials and workmanship
Of course, your sewing, especially in the learning phase, will not be perfect. A good sewing machine will help you with precise fabric edges or accurate finishing, but even then you won’t be able to avoid imperfections. Nevertheless, you will know that the product you have just created was made with maximum dedication, from selected fabric, with a composition friendly to the skin. No protruding threads or biting embroidery will give you the comfort of wearing your own sewn garment.
4. Opportunity to earn
Many professional seamstresses and fashion designers began their careers with amateur sewing at home. You can sell your work to friends or display it online on sales portals. More and more people are looking for gems for children’s rooms, home decoration or for their own closet. This is a way to combine business with pleasure.
5. Unlimited possibilities
You start with simple projects, but you grow and with time your works become more ambitious and complex. You can sew clothes, pillowcases, bedclothes and even mascots. You are only limited by your imagination and the work surface of your machine.
6. An interesting passion
It is good to have a passion in life. Moments of evening relaxation by the machine are more valuable entertainment than watching TV series or being bored on the couch. You will see how much joy and energy a new hobby will give you.
7. Savings
Shopping in stores, even during sales, requires a lot of money. Fashions change quickly, and kids outgrow clothes in no time. A one-time investment in a machine and then buying materials from wholesalers will allow you to save on your household budget.
zero waste golden rules
3R: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle.
and using the clothes that we already have in the wardrobe
and their conversion and repairing
is the best form of caring for the environment and taking care of an impeccable appearance. It is worth taking advantage of the increasingly fashionable trends of changing clothes, the so-called Swap Party
in larger groups of friends. It is not only a breath of fresh air in the wardrobe, it is a smile
and gratitude
friends who feel great in clothes that you have not worn for a long time.
Our seamstress will take care of your figure with new or unused clothes!
We invite you to take advantage of tailor's alteration services. We will do our best to make your clothes gain again
in the eyes of you and your friends. Do not throw. We are waiting for you in our Haberdashery in
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