Hey if you want to get into diy, mainly sewing, or just want some tips you should totally read this awesome post 👽
sooo I see a lot of people on the internet who don’t really know where to start when it comes to stuff like this and im bored and want to yap so im making this post instead of doing my math homework!
DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that you absolutely have to follow these word for word, and I am not a master at diying/sewing/whatever else and there’s probably more efficient ways out there, so if there’s anything here that’s wrong or i should change, please lmk!
materials:
needle(s)+thread - for sewing (by hand!) usually these are dirt cheap at any craft store or the dollar store, or you can ask your friends/family for any they can give you. if you’re gonna buy some, any polyester thread will do. for needles, i recommend sharps because they’re great if your just starting out and for general use as well.
fabric - i started out on whatever fabric i had, google recommends cotton but if you don’t have that, it’s fine. to obtain said fabric, you can sacrifice some old clothes or ask around for unwanted clothes from people you know. thrift stores are also great, you can pick out a random shirt and cut it up
measuring tape - for measuring of course, great if you’re making clothes or tailoring them
seam ripper - change my life forever! way way easier than using scissors, saves a lot of time
fabric scissors - to cut fabric
fabric pencil - to mark your fabric for where you wanna cut/sew/anything else
box cutter - cutting boxes/cardboard, i also use these for paper to make stencils for patches. this is great for a lot of projects but scissors work just fine too!
YOU DONT ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO HAVE ALL OF THESE (except a needle and thread, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to sew) you can use whatever you have, these are just items that might make your life a little easier.
you don’t have to break bank on all the fancy stuff, whatever you can obtain works
how do i learn?:
the internet is your best friend, youtube tutorials help a bunch when you’re learning, as well as for learning how to do certain projects
maybe someone in your life likes to diy, you could ask them to teach you a couple things! my mom taught me how to sew, embroider, and crochet, learning from other people really helps!
and of course, practice! you don’t have to practice for hours everyday, just whenever you have time or whenever you feel motivated is fine! obviously you’re not going to be perfect immediately, I struggled a lot when I started but eventually you will get the hang of it. patience is key, don’t give up!
some basic stuff to learn: back stitch, running stitch, ladder stitch, blanket stitch
these are all some very common stitches that you will probably use at least once, they’re also pretty easy so i recommend starting with these
and that’s all I have as of right now! like I said, if there’s anything at all I should change/add/remove, let me know! i hope some people find this helpful, and have fun!
Summoning demons to help me cut fabric. Also, this is a great method of getting a large number of pieces in one quick go. This was 12 layers (24 pieces total) of a thick organza that pins would not go through. I weighed it down with an assortment of objects and the chalked the outline with a roller chalk (they are available at joanns and are great for projects that require a huge amount of marking. Simply trace the outline, remove the pattern, replace some weights to keep it down, and then cut.
