{"id":61731,"date":"2023-05-05T20:13:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T00:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=61731"},"modified":"2023-05-06T20:24:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T00:24:05","slug":"sewing-your-own-clothes-how-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-your-own-clothes-how-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing Your Own Clothes: How To Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes.jpg\" alt=\"sewing your own clothes\" class=\"wp-image-63141 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes.jpg\" alt=\"sewing your own clothes\" class=\"wp-image-63141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-To-Get-Started-Sewing-Your-Own-Clothes-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So you have passed the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-sewing-projects-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\">beginners basic stitching<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fabrics-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\">fabric<\/a><\/strong> cutting courses and are ready to put the sewing skills you learned to use. You are probably excited and hey we are excited for you too. Let us give you the basic pointers to follow so you can get started sewing your own clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get sewing, make sure you have everything you need for what you will be making. Take measurements to find out how much fabric you need. The length, as well as the selection of fabrics you would be using, is based on your measurements and the type of garment you are planning to make. Jeans, skirts, blouses and other articles of clothing have different textile requirements, you can also get fabric recommendations from store-bought sewing patterns. Get the matching threads to use on your fabric. Have your sewing machine and other <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/beginner-sewing-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>essential tools<\/strong><\/a> ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XOqNCy0kwM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/beginner-sewing-kit\/\">15 Essential Tools for Your Beginner Sewing Kit<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;15 Essential Tools for Your Beginner Sewing Kit&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/beginner-sewing-kit\/embed\/#?secret=5bmmfnJuSV#?secret=XOqNCy0kwM\" data-secret=\"XOqNCy0kwM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have one yet, here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-for-buying-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tips for buying a sewing machine<\/a> that may help you find the right sewing machine for you.&nbsp; Make sure to read the comments from other readers.&nbsp; There's lots of sewing wisdom and experience there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oFiGjAXbOW\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-for-buying-sewing-machine\/\">10 Tips For Buying A Sewing Machine<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;10 Tips For Buying A Sewing Machine&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-for-buying-sewing-machine\/embed\/#?secret=ky8iVm00R2#?secret=oFiGjAXbOW\" data-secret=\"oFiGjAXbOW\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have one, then ensure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/maintaining-your-sewing-machine\/\"><strong>sewing machine is well cared<\/strong><\/a> for and in perfect working condition before starting on your project. You don\u2019t want the frustration of being set back due to a faulty machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing your own clothes\" class=\"wp-image-63142 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing your own clothes\" class=\"wp-image-63142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_602386538.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Luckily, there are now several means to acquire ready-made patterns. You can buy ready-made patterns of different kinds of clothing that even come in various sizes from sewing supply stores. You can also download a lot of <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\">free sewing patterns<\/a> from various websites like ours.&nbsp; We think we have one of the best collections of free sewing patterns around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oChB1VHWXE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\">Free Sewing Patterns<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Free Sewing Patterns&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/embed\/#?secret=AcogrmR209#?secret=oChB1VHWXE\" data-secret=\"oChB1VHWXE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also follow sites like our sister site at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sewing4free.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sewing4Free<\/a> which publishes links to new, free, patterns each and every day.&nbsp; Don't forget to sign up for the Saturday newsletter so all these new and fun ideas will be sent directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewing4free.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"80\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63138 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-300x24.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-500x40.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-768x61.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-150x12.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/80;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-300x24.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-500x40.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-768x61.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sewing-4-free-header-150x12.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another valuable option for beginners is to get a sewing book with several patterns of basic apparel because trust me, once you get your very first piece of cloth done, you\u2019ll be wanting to sew another one soon enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baby Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing your own clothes\" class=\"wp-image-63143 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944.jpg 666w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing your own clothes\" class=\"wp-image-63143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_99711944.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Recently, I\u2019ve always been hearing \u201cGo big or go home!\u201d and though I might agree, it\u2019s not always applicable. Especially when talking about sewing for beginners. It\u2019s ok to start with small and simple and progress to more elaborate projects as you continue to enhance your sewing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Patient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Know that it is normal to make a lot of mistakes the first time you are sewing your own clothes. One valuable technique seamstress use when creating new projects they have tried before is doing a test run using cheaper fabric like muslin before going for the actual fabric. This way, any potential issue that you have not projected while planning can be identified and addressed before you go on sewing the actual fabric you will be using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Proud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be super proud of this new skill you are developing.&nbsp; Not only are you expressing your creativity but making you and your family more self-reliant.&nbsp; It's hard to believe that this is not going to be increasingly important in the coming months and years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was lucky enough to learn to sew when I was very young but it's never too late.&nbsp; Many people are afraid to start sewing their own clothes because they're afraid what they will look like.&nbsp; Will you get compliments or criticism?&nbsp; &nbsp;Here's our take on how you should react to that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Q2k6y4lYkc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/did-you-make-that\/\">&#8220;Did You Make That?&#8221; Is It A Compliment Or Not?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;&#8220;Did You Make That?&#8221; Is It A Compliment Or Not?&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/did-you-make-that\/embed\/#?secret=LkCJYRyPOg#?secret=Q2k6y4lYkc\" data-secret=\"Q2k6y4lYkc\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you're all set and ready to get started sewing your own clothes. 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