So I'm going to my first seing class 2morrow

pebbles · 10-27-2006, 08:46 PM

Yay! I bought my first sewing machine and decided to take a six weeks class to learn the basic stuff. Let's see how that goes

**Nene** · 10-27-2006, 09:00 PM

what kind of machine did u get ? they have nice practice paper patterns at walmart if u wanted to check them out with loads of cheap fabric

pebbles · 10-28-2006, 01:32 AM

Thanks, I'll check them out.

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Originally Posted by Nene

what kind of machine did u get ? they have nice practice paper patterns at walmart if u wanted to check them out with loads of cheap fabric

Nimotalai · 10-28-2006, 03:56 AM

Cool....I'm learning to sew too. It's fun once you get past the fear. The first thing I sewed all by myself two weeks ago:

I saw this hot to death outfit for work at the mall...it was a brown tweed halter vest with matching pants. It was a little $$$$$$ so I went to Walmart and bought some fabric(grey wool) for a whopping $12 and the patterns for about $4. The whole outfit cost less than $20 and it looks so good. It took me forever though because I made lots of mistakes and had to start over again but it was worth it. My coworker could not believe I made it. She said it looked really good.

The pink tulip shaped skirt from this pattern:

and a matching halter style vest

Right now I'm making another outfit (for work again) and instead I'm doing the brown vest with the belt in the picture above and another skirt. I saw the an almost identical vest yesterday on Ugly Betty (I love that show....the extras and characters (except Betty) have super cute and trendy looking work outfits, which gives me cool ideas of what I can wear to work without looking old and boring)......the secretary on there was wearing it with shorts, but it looked really cute, so I'm going
to try it next.

Maybe we can help each other and share sewing tips on here.

pynkspyce · 10-28-2006, 09:08 AM

lol form NR sewing club. i am jealous.

Sophia · 10-28-2006, 06:21 PM

hmmm.....might try it out too

xoxoluwaxox · 10-29-2006, 05:55 AM

i hate measuring, so i start with what i think it should look like, then i alter it on myself with pins. then sew over th epins and take it out. i do my own patterns too. cuz those patters are awful for black girls bodies

**Xpensyv_Bodi** · 10-29-2006, 08:26 AM

I wanna learn crocheting

**shayo4real** · 10-29-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Xpensyv_Bodi

I wanna learn crocheting

the woman after my heart.......crocheting is really easy....i like it better than knitting...you dont have to fuss with two needles.......
go to micheals or any fabric store and ask someone to show you....books dont really help...u just have to get somebody to demonstrate it to you....once you pick up some basic stiches...let your imagination run away with you...Good luck

10-29-2006, 08:18 PM

Nimotalai - can you show us pics of the stuff you've sewn? Such things really intrigue me

Nappy Chick · 10-30-2006, 04:10 PM

Pebbles, you freaking backstabber!!!

You know I want to learn how to sew and now it seems you are the one going to be rocking really cool New York styles and I will be stalking the aisles of Marshalls and TJMaxx looking for outfits

... Nimolatai, it's like I am going to learn a lot of things from you on NR.... I don cop your scotch egg recipe and now, you WILL teach me how to sew

... so you bought your sewing machine (abeg, you and Pebbles put link up) and then just went to Walmart and picked out patterns??? More more abeg... I live in NYC and I see sooooo many things I love... kai, if I could sew, if only

... um, enough typing

sapphire · 10-30-2006, 07:00 PM

umm Nappy...sewing is not that easy!
BTW please please make sure you set your sewing machines on a table that's not too high or too low for your chair, i still have back pain from not sitting in the proper position cos i always had to bend over.

me i don't trust Walmart go to a fabric store...JoAnn Fabrics, Hancock Fabrics and chat with the store attendants about the best kind of sewing machines. They always have them in mini-sizes and i think the highest priced mini is $150.00
You might also be able to get one that's really good in a mom and pop store.
Oh and get thread that's as close to the material that you need!

10-30-2006, 07:24 PM

I wanna sew too

Nimotalai · 10-30-2006, 07:27 PM

@ Mzz Nita...I will try and post pics today or tomorrow....be kind....I'm still learning.

@ Nappy.....my sister I'm still learning oh...I'm definitely not an expert. For every 1 thing I do right, I do 3 things wrong, but learning to sew is pretty fun. The sewing machine was actually a gift. I still haven't mastered the machine sef, I only know how to use a few functions on it.

If you want to learn, sewing a skirt is the easiest thing to start with I think. I started with a simple skirt pattern with an old tie/die material, then after that I made the skirt and vest I posted above.

I just bought another paper pattern yesterday that I will attempt to make once I find a fabric I like. I'm thinking of using a Naija lace to do it, but before I try the lace I might use a cheap fabric to practice first:

Nimotalai · 10-30-2006, 07:30 PM

Sapphire.....thanks for the tips!!!!!

Walmart does have a lot of junk fabrics, but sometimes they have some pretty nice good quality fabric for 1/10th of the price you'll pay at a regular fabric store, so I always check the fabric section when I'm in Walmart in case I get lucky.

Please feel free to post more tips for us beginners.

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Nimotalai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lurking Posts: 988 Points: 3,475.20 Bank: 220,806.61 Total Points: 224,281.81 Donate Rep Power: 116650	Cool....I'm learning to sew too. It's fun once you get past the fear. The first thing I sewed all by myself two weeks ago: I saw this hot to death outfit for work at the mall...it was a brown tweed halter vest with matching pants. It was a little $$$$$$ so I went to Walmart and bought some fabric(grey wool) for a whopping $12 and the patterns for about $4. The whole outfit cost less than $20 and it looks so good. It took me forever though because I made lots of mistakes and had to start over again but it was worth it. My coworker could not believe I made it. She said it looked really good. The pink tulip shaped skirt from this pattern: and a matching halter style vest Right now I'm making another outfit (for work again) and instead I'm doing the brown vest with the belt in the picture above and another skirt. I saw the an almost identical vest yesterday on Ugly Betty (I love that show....the extras and characters (except Betty) have super cute and trendy looking work outfits, which gives me cool ideas of what I can wear to work without looking old and boring)......the secretary on there was wearing it with shorts, but it looked really cute, so I'm going to try it next. Maybe we can help each other and share sewing tips on here. __________________ Don't Blame it on the Sunshine! Don't Blame it on the Moonlight! Don't Blame it on Good Times! BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!!!! I just can't I just can't I just can't control my feet!

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Mzz Nita Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	Nimotalai - can you show us pics of the stuff you've sewn? Such things really intrigue me

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sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	umm Nappy...sewing is not that easy! BTW please please make sure you set your sewing machines on a table that's not too high or too low for your chair, i still have back pain from not sitting in the proper position cos i always had to bend over. me i don't trust Walmart go to a fabric store...JoAnn Fabrics, Hancock Fabrics and chat with the store attendants about the best kind of sewing machines. They always have them in mini-sizes and i think the highest priced mini is $150.00 You might also be able to get one that's really good in a mom and pop store. Oh and get thread that's as close to the material that you need! __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html Last edited by sapphire; 10-30-2006 at 07:03 PM..

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Nimotalai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lurking Posts: 988 Points: 3,475.20 Bank: 220,806.61 Total Points: 224,281.81 Donate Rep Power: 116650	@ Mzz Nita...I will try and post pics today or tomorrow....be kind....I'm still learning. @ Nappy.....my sister I'm still learning oh...I'm definitely not an expert. For every 1 thing I do right, I do 3 things wrong, but learning to sew is pretty fun. The sewing machine was actually a gift. I still haven't mastered the machine sef, I only know how to use a few functions on it. If you want to learn, sewing a skirt is the easiest thing to start with I think. I started with a simple skirt pattern with an old tie/die material, then after that I made the skirt and vest I posted above. I just bought another paper pattern yesterday that I will attempt to make once I find a fabric I like. I'm thinking of using a Naija lace to do it, but before I try the lace I might use a cheap fabric to practice first: __________________ Don't Blame it on the Sunshine! Don't Blame it on the Moonlight! Don't Blame it on Good Times! BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!!!! I just can't I just can't I just can't control my feet!

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Nimotalai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lurking Posts: 988 Points: 3,475.20 Bank: 220,806.61 Total Points: 224,281.81 Donate Rep Power: 116650	Sapphire.....thanks for the tips!!!!! Walmart does have a lot of junk fabrics, but sometimes they have some pretty nice good quality fabric for 1/10th of the price you'll pay at a regular fabric store, so I always check the fabric section when I'm in Walmart in case I get lucky. Please feel free to post more tips for us beginners. __________________ Don't Blame it on the Sunshine! Don't Blame it on the Moonlight! Don't Blame it on Good Times! BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!!!! I just can't I just can't I just can't control my feet!

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