How To Start Sewing | How I learned to sew + what you need to get started!

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I hope this video will be helpful to some of you! I'm definitely not a teacher, but I've been wanting to share a bit of sewing background with you all!
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@donglawenjudennes.4725 2 жыл бұрын

Me with a lot of papers due for school: Uh huh, yup. Let’s learn how to sew Fr tho, you, Micarah, and all the other seamstress/ sewing KZfaqrs are so cool! Wish I had the talent (and patience) to be able to make clothes

@kakul7568 2 жыл бұрын

True they are by the way from which country

@erin3820 2 жыл бұрын

same

@estelle9738 Жыл бұрын

I have exams in 2 weeks lol

@adnandani3170 Жыл бұрын

@sydneygarver8976 Жыл бұрын

dude same. I came from the doc because I gave up

@Maison_Marion 10 ай бұрын

Another Tip: Don't begin with stretch-fabrics until you know the basics with non-stretch fabric. Sewing stretch is a whole different skill. You'll need different needles, different ways of finishing to make it nice looking (with twin-needles, or knitted ribbon), different stitches instead of straight, or using a serger to sew directly etc.

@lord_beethoven1169 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing how a little curiosity and determination can turn into a booming career in less than 2 years. 👀 and you’re just getting started. Your content is so inspiring.

@haikyuuri7979 2 жыл бұрын

You began in 2020 ?? Can't believe it you're so talented !

@khan_rukayya 10 ай бұрын

Same I can't believe it too.

@andreasanchez3557 2 жыл бұрын

I learned how to sew when I was 8 years old. Well, Handsewing to be exact for years I sewed by hand and as a cosplayer, it took me a full year to make my cosplays ( ages 15 to 18 ). Finally when I graduated high school one of my Graduation party guests ( my family friend ) bought me my first sewing machine for my graduation. So I have been sewing for about 12 to 13 years. So most of my life I've been sewing.

@davidmadisontheguardian 11 ай бұрын

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

@mohmmedamin8175 3 ай бұрын

Im soo jealous

@Dante02d12 2 ай бұрын

As a complete beginner (I haven't even started yet, I'm just checking out KZfaq videos), I think this video is an EXCELLENT tour! You can give yourself more credit about your teaching abilities: your communication is perfectly clear and informative, I have no doubt you can make actual tutorials if you want to. I'd love to watch them too.

@Abbe1133 2 жыл бұрын

The main problem I have is money, otherwise I would make all the giant ballgowns lol. This is very helpful though, I kinda struggle a lot with making things I’m happy with and it’s always nice to have someone to help out so thank you!🙃

@drypond1093 2 жыл бұрын

Fabric can be expensive yes! But (dependant on country) there are thrift/charity shops that sell low price old fabric. Old curtains can be really good for fabric and bed sheets/duvet covers. As for sewing machines you don’t need the most new sewing machine when your getting started( I started with a 30 year old machine of my mothers) You don’t need a serger/over locker to begin as stated in the video. I recommend starting in easy things like simple skirts, shorts, etc Also you can find classes to begin sewing and usually you don’t need your own machine for this and fabric for these courses are in the price. Lastly it’s all about the fun! You can use old clothes for small projects and make do with what you have (sometimes family members/friends have sewing things you can use) Hope this helped!!

@nandini7777 2 жыл бұрын

You can save on money and do only one gown first that you like the most. You'll enjoy it. I hope you get the opportunity soon. Best wishes.

@thesweetopia4826 Жыл бұрын

I did cosplay and it does add up BUT I do more of a disney-bound style so I can still wear the clothes in regular life lol

@terrim2498 5 ай бұрын

Thrift stores are a great resource for inexpensive fabric & notions. Just last week I paid $1 for a sweater, I bought it for the 16 beautiful buttons on it. Great deal

@spacebar9733 4 ай бұрын

@@nandini7777 yes seconded. That one gown you love will hold u over for at least two years

@_.nikkyyumin._ 2 жыл бұрын

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SOOOOOOO LOOOOONG TY GIRL 💜

@lovelylilaccrochet7345 2 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind that circle skirts are usually cut on the bias of the fabric (diagonal), which means that over time, the hem of the skirt will stretch and droop. Just something to think of-paneled/gored skirts can take more time and fabric, but the value of being cut on the proper grain is helpful!

@Blablabla44475 6 ай бұрын

It’s amazing that artistic people seem to excel at anything they do! Anytime I try something creative, I find it effortless to learn! Good job! I started knitting last year, a few months in, I started crocheting, and now I’m ready to start sewing this year!

@SolSkinn 9 ай бұрын

I come from a long line of seamstresses. Mennonites actually. My grandma was the 1st to do it professionally and use an electric swing machine. My mom can sew, but doesn't. I got frustrated with it as a child. But, three days ago, I had the urge to make my daughter a high waisted circle skirt. I took her to pick fabric.... then came home and at 47 years old learned I can design a little, and I can sew. Who knew.

@kakul7568 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexandra I love your all designs you create I am 15 years old girl and at last love you from india

@gklb_2xx7 2 жыл бұрын

same here😀 hi fellow indian

@kakul7568 2 жыл бұрын

@@gklb_2xx7 you are from India

@gklb_2xx7 2 жыл бұрын

@kanishka bana yes

@kakul7568 2 жыл бұрын

@@gklb_2xx7 Oo nice from which state

@gklb_2xx7 2 жыл бұрын

@kanishka bana somewhere around the northeast

@brittneyharris-holloway5792 7 ай бұрын

2 things: 1.) Shein is your best friend for supplies, i bought a pair of bomb sheers for $5-$6 and so much more for dirt cheap 2.) Zig-zag stitch is generally used to seal frayed ends, if your sewing machine is anything like hers or mine you might want to try 16

@kiira7493 2 жыл бұрын

I am following you since beginning I was always very interested in sewing but never tried. And I saw what you can do I saw that you made better everyday and I thought maybe I can do it. My family surprised me by buying me a sewing machine last Christmas and since that day I am sewing everyday !

@teresawilliams662 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this. It's very inspiring. I myself have just started sewing this year in 2022 back in February. My inspiration for starting to sew was my granddaughter starting to do pageants and I wanted to help out with dresses and costumes and also just sewing outfits that she can wear everyday. She loves to wear dresses and I have made her so many cute outfits teaching myself to sew using KZfaq videos just like you did

@jharizcayllemacinas9512 2 жыл бұрын

Omg!! So that is why you are so good at making clothes!😯😯😯 I'm a new subscriber and I saw your Genevive's ballet dress video and I was so surprised! I saw that you never get lazy and you always try to make the best clothes for your subscribers and viewers to see! I love your vids!😍😍

@kakul7568 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah she is amazing new subscribers 😀

@EllieofAzeroth 9 ай бұрын

This video is the most clear and beginner friendly one I've found so far. I'm so glad you demonstrated how to thread the machine because it looked so tricky but your explanation was spot on

@nevertoooldfordolls 2 жыл бұрын

ive been hand sewing for most of my life. my grandma gave me an old brother sewing machine and I love it

@sensitivethotties8236 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait until you make a full tutorial on ballgowns. I’m so grateful for this video Thankyou Soo much

@julianapiay3060 2 жыл бұрын

I love how this is such a honest, simple, humor video and that She’s SO prettyyyy 🫶🥰

@terrim2498 5 ай бұрын

60 years ago I learned to sew on my mother’s sewing machine. You name it, I’ve sewn it and I do a pretty good job. YOU however are unbelievably talented! Keep up the great work, more young (& not so young) people need to learn to sew 😄

@_fatimahibrahim_ 4 ай бұрын

I've been watching and searching a lot to know where to start and didn't know all I needed was in one video! Thank you ❤

@sondersighs 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I think this really helps. I hope I can continue. I want to do this to work through my depression and find peace

@sophialejtman5504 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed you've been sewing for only 2 years! I really want to learn too.

@busayomibabalola 9 ай бұрын

I loved and enjoyed every bit of this video 📸. Now I know that my thought process of getting a sewing machine and starting sewing is not out of place. With love from Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬

@Ergmermerg 2 жыл бұрын

This is so encouraging to me! I'm just getting into sewing and it's intimidating.

@MomLuvs2Collect 11 ай бұрын

I think it's so cool that you are self taught 👏! I've been wanting to learn how to sew but not for myself, I actually want to sew Barbie clothes 😆 So I bought a used old Barbie sewing machine and even a book with patterns for Barbies but I've yet to start but hopefully I will soon since your videos have inspired me to get started 👍

@khodijahroslan9729 7 ай бұрын

For the first time I watch video tutorial till the end! Love your explaination

@CatMcCloud 2 жыл бұрын

Literally EXACTLY what I’ve been needing to start.

@angeldevilus9420 2 жыл бұрын

to be honest even through I have been sewing for a bit I'm still pretty much a beginner. I'm more of a visual/hands on learner so it would be cool to see what more barbie dresses you can do. I've personally tried to do Erika from the princess and the pauper (the skirt I was fine with but the bodice was horrific). But yeah can't wait to see more!

@JesusLightsYourPath Жыл бұрын

I am about to start learning how to sew and I can't wait to make my own dresses! I'll never struggle to find the dress I want again!

@wendyperez269 2 жыл бұрын

Miss, miss you are the reason why I want to sew. I love you and you're dresses

@amberly0317 2 жыл бұрын

OMG you made the dress from the selection book cover!! LOVE❤️ This is also such a great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge 💞

@IndiannaFitzgerald Жыл бұрын

This video gave me so so much inspiration! I really want to start now thank you!

@darlingmoonlight3999 2 жыл бұрын

For people on a low budget i really recommend getting your sewing machine on marketplace , etc. I paid mine 110cad and it's a Singer. For the fabrics , thrift store are fuulll of gems!

@crazyconnie06 2 жыл бұрын

I found you just recently.. I’m addicted lol I stayed up till 3 in the morning watching all your videos!! 😂❤😂 it would be a dream to sew a princess dress!

@salvadoranfairy1702 2 жыл бұрын

SOOO THANKFUL FOR THIS LOVE HOW YOU EDIT AS WELL AS SEW 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

@cheesycheddar555 2 жыл бұрын

My friend's been needing this forever!

@OurHearts4Christ 2 жыл бұрын

This girl is my inspiration…..and I’m in my 30s, like so much skill. If I ever get married I’d totally commission her to make a wedding dress.

@lobkestienstra3909 Жыл бұрын

She is sooooo amazing!! Love the creations

@brittanycirillo9464 Жыл бұрын

This was such an informative video! Thank you!!

@dandobrowolski5818 6 ай бұрын

I just bought my first sewing machine this month and I ended up getting the Brother XR 9550....largely because Amazon allowed me to pay it off in monthly payments which is super convenient. I'm not sure ill ever get to the point where I'm sewing cloths but I do think this sewing machine is something i can grow into as i learn to sew. I'm in my late 50s but it's never too late to learn new things and develop a new skill.

@valeriamendez9600 Жыл бұрын

you are amazing girl. Thank you so much for this tutorial, it was so helpful

@Noneofurbusiness19 4 ай бұрын

You are so sweet and soooo helpful!!!! Great tutorial, and I completely disagree with you… you are an EXCELLENT teacher. Very talented, all your stuff is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with the world! People like me really appreciate it.

@user-to5ux4cg7b 6 ай бұрын

Amazing work so Wonderful 👏

@greywolves3947 2 жыл бұрын

Please make this a series!

@paulpm4769 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you made this vedio I have been waiting a long time

@chiaratischendorf3322 2 жыл бұрын

I love that video and it´s very helpful :) I would love to see some tutorials like you said in the video 💗

@hotpinknikes6511 2 жыл бұрын

Girl you are amazing!!! It’s my dream to be as good as you at sewing!

@emkarawi5990 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i love your channel, you are soooo inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

@kakul7568 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah she is amazing by the way from which country

@loonaplum 2 жыл бұрын

Been wanting to learn this is the video I needed 🥰🥰🥰

@LaFalafelWaffle 10 ай бұрын

Yesss!!! The selection series!!

@maloriemurphy184 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! It helped so much. You explain things better than most people on this platform lol :)

@blizzydizzy6697 7 ай бұрын

Love thatt instantly knew what dress u were talking about making with the markers

@speyeria8813 2 жыл бұрын

my fav video ever, ily

@danaharlis-ling9561 2 жыл бұрын

You did a great job❤️👩‍💻💃

@tabbycat6675 2 жыл бұрын

That was so useful and needed thank you fora basic totourial

@theresakidd 2 жыл бұрын

The scissors! Yes! Thank you!

@irismedinaelston 11 ай бұрын

I'm obsessed! Thank you! Best of luck in your career, tho you're already winning!

@Butterbean_ Жыл бұрын

You are so helpful oml😭❤️

@sophiabeck6933 2 жыл бұрын

So then, let's start! 🥰Can you make a video of how you sew your graduation dress?

@aliatk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ve beeing wanting to start sewing for a long while now and you inspired me to finally take that step 😍 can’t wait to get my first sewing machine!

@Gabrielgaming- 6 ай бұрын

thanks for this video now I'll be able to make my own dresses

@itschelseakay 2 жыл бұрын

“I keep my sewing machine in this corner because there is nowhere else to keep it” 😆 That’s a very valid reason. Relatable as someone who lives in a NYC apartment 😅

@kaitlynp4519 Жыл бұрын

We have the same birthday!! Thanks for some good info ❤

@lovefordolls9525 2 ай бұрын

You sew the prettyest dresses 😊

@nathaliamartinez1262 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much for your patience 💖! It was a really useful video! Can you teach us how to make corsets and big skirts plz? I will be amazing :3!

@elizabethgrace967 Жыл бұрын

AHHH birthday twins!! It’s a sign for me to really buckle down & learn to sew with my fellow libra 🙄

@mayamakesstorys 6 ай бұрын

best tutorial ever

@lilithtothemoon 2 жыл бұрын

As a theater kid i immediately recognized the character shoes in the closet! Also awesome vid!! Love your work :)

@victoriaevans4520 Жыл бұрын

Omg i allso love the selection

@GraceXIEgx 8 ай бұрын

You seem so cool thanks for this video!

@roluthetalkingindianringne3376 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video

@kamoragallashaw3315 6 ай бұрын

Omgggg I love you I’ve seen u all over TikTok

@donstylesa-one2995 2 ай бұрын

You're very good ..thanks

@caitlinvanderschoor2951 Жыл бұрын

OMG!!!😱 You gone make Harper' pencil dress😁😁 I cant wait! When I was growing up with disney channel I was upsesed with Harper's outfits, they are amazing!!!

@xxjinxxx4451 2 жыл бұрын

You should realize a sewing book with patterns. I would buy it! 😆👀🤗

@EphanyasisOwleyes Жыл бұрын

I have been sewing for 40 years plus I do have a KZfaq channel and I love to teach the same thing goes for knitting and crocheting

@kaliciapettit6545 2 жыл бұрын

Would you possibly be able to make a video on how to properly measure yourself and make your own patterns?

@haylievandenberghe354 Жыл бұрын

I love everything you make! You are so talented. Also...can you please share the link for your grommet setter?

@mindivandevelde3164 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes if i want cheap fabric i just buy a really big skirt that has a cute pattern second hand. And then make something cute from that.

@corpusdelictipodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what fabric you used for Bella's dress, especially those light fabrics? Thank you so much for your answer. :*

@ri7annaalhelal89 4 ай бұрын

I loved you. I am 17 years old and I love old Barbie movies and you resemble my facial features. I wanted to learn how to sew because I love fashion models and my mother has a machine and she used to sew beautiful dresses and I enjoy watching you very much❤.

@ri7annaalhelal89 4 ай бұрын

I am thinking of making a Princess Merda🏹❤ dress for my little sister, who has red and curly hair, because its quality on Amazon and other sites is poor.

@ThatgirlCeCe98 10 ай бұрын

You had me at life size Barbie dresses❤😂😂😂

@ym_yongmai 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, what brand of grommets/eyelets do you recommend? I bought some from Birch but they became rusty once I wash the garments. The rust also transferred onto the fabric.😢

@juliasews 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this one for so long 😩 but my main problem is that I live in Germany and there are no Joann’s stores and hobby lobby’s

@aylacrissman3443 2 жыл бұрын

Alexandra: Whatever that math is Me: Mood

@lauri_with_cats 2 ай бұрын

unrelated but you have such a tidy home. I can rest my eyes on the background

@scatteredperceptions890 2 жыл бұрын

Big micarah tewers energy haha 🥰

@EphanyasisOwleyes Жыл бұрын

I also have a Sears Kenmore sewing machine

@ivanachristya 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, would you mind tell me what youtube references for you to learn the pattern etc? Thank youuu. Love your work so much ❤️❤️

@YourLocalGaymer 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I just subbed like last week and watched this because I LOVE watching your shorts, but I wish I could wear all your dresses you make so do you have any tutorials on like belle, Cinderella. Cinderella is my favorite princess, so yeah.

@azzurrablue587 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest you make a cosplay from ryu to sobakasu no hime(maybe white dress🤔) because you might like this one if you watch it. It has a Disney style, good music, and beautiful outfits but I don't force you.😅 will continue to follow 🤗

@abigail_ruth 2 жыл бұрын

So I have some questions, can you link the gromets you buy here? And do you have tutorials for any of your dresses? Also that costuming book, can you link it too??? Thanks!!!

@trixibelle480 2 жыл бұрын

Are you making harpers marker dress???!!!

@ashleymartin5112 2 жыл бұрын

How do you sew the bodice to the skirt

@alexandria3583 2 жыл бұрын

omg you're making harpers dress!

@ladycreda8326 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of thread you use I noticed some threads like to jam the machines I'm currently having this issue with my singer planning on buying the products you have since it would cost me the same amount of price to fix it as to buy it I'm so over singer and would like to try a new machine

@libby-tl9re Жыл бұрын

do you have any recommendations of stores that ship things abroad. I don't live in the USA so we don't have any of the shops you do. I love the dresses you make and this video has been a great help for teaching me how to sew