,As I taught myself to sew, my primary resource was YouTube. For me, this method of learning was effective, so I know the information and how to is readily available. I also talked to sewists, read blogs, and read library books. Check out the below listed resources. Before you search the www, YouTube, podcast, or any other resource, please ask your parent/s if the resource is appropriate for you before you view. Perhaps, invite her, him, or them to join you.
Please learn outside of sewing class. You are too intelligent to limit yourself to in class learning only
YouTube Videos.
- Listen to Podcast, “5 Best Summer Fabrics,” Seamwork Radio
- “How to Sew a Simple Strong Seam by Hand: A Step-By-Step Beginner’s Guide,” 16:34, by Bernadette Banner. https://youtube.com/watch?v=39C_oYPgTpY
- “7 MUST-KNOW Hand Sewing Stitches for Historical Fashion,” 25:18, by V. Birchwood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB-iDDvAZhM&t=909s
- “How to Sew by Hand for BEGINNERS!” by Custesy
- “How To: Measure (Fitting, Dressmaking, Sewing,” 25:05, by Made to Sew. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOQMeXW8ewc&t=1225s
- “How To: Measure YOUR Bust Apex and Position on a Pattern,” 19:03, by Made to Sew. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdFUFPn6wbg&t=371s
- Find a helpful resource/s for learning how to sew to share with your class colleagues
- Research how to sew and identify 10 sewing terms which are new to you and write their meaning on a piece of paper. You will share the meanings of the words with colleagues during class..
Podcasts.
Web Sites and Blogs.
- Clothing patterns, tutorials, sew-alongs, community (by subscription) seamwork.com
- Patterns for sale, https://simplicity.com/
- Free patterns, how to, textile info, https://blog.fabrics-store.com/