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Rozelyn:
I'm not really sure where to start, I have a really tight budget right now. However, I wouldn't mind reaching out to my sisters and maybe some brothers who are wiser and more experienced to these things. As with anything new, I'm probably going to ask some really brain-dead questions that will likely make you want to plant your face firmly into a solid, stable structure. So I'll try my best to keep them minimal and to the point.

My goal is to make my own clothes, I have a variety of different sewing needles, scissors and a few spools of thread. I guess the most important step is to ask what else I might need. I don't think I have may fabric shops around my residence anymore, so my trips and purchases will be limited for a while.

Where is a good place to start with sewing? Is there any good books or something that can teach me proper stitching techniques and what not that would benefit a newbie like me?

Devlyn:
A stitch in time saves nine. Oops, wrong thread, sorry about that! <wandering off muttering>

Damian:
Do you have a sewing machine? that has saved me the most.

Rozelyn:
Nice, Miss Devlyn, nice! XD

Alas, no I do not have a sewing machine, it is on my wishlist though. Having never made clothes before and only mended a few things in my history (and altered a stuffed rabbit into a an undead bunny purse for Halloween) I haven't needed one. A sewing machine is a little out of my price range right now. Hopefully in the future. *Fingers crossed*

Damian:

--- Quote from: Rozelyn on December 15, 2012, 04:51:05 pm ---Nice, Miss Devlyn, nice! XD

Alas, no I do not have a sewing machine, it is on my wishlist though. Having never made clothes before and only mended a few things in my history (and altered a stuffed rabbit into a an undead bunny purse for Halloween) I haven't needed one. A sewing machine is a little out of my price range right now. Hopefully in the future. *Fingers crossed*

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My suggestion for you since you don't have a sewing machine is to practice on cinching waists of t-shirts to give you some curves/definition. It's good practice and low on budget :). Relatively easy for someone starting out, also if you want to do more, buying patterns always help :).

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