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Choose Simple Sewing Patterns: Start with patterns that have straightforward designs. Items like tote bags or simple skirts are great for beginners sewing because they typically require straight seams and minimal fitting.
Read Sewing Guides: Beginner sewing guides are invaluable. They often cover essential techniques like threading your machine, choosing fabrics, and understanding sewing terminology. Check out our blog page for handy sewing guides for beginners.
Gather Your Sewing Materials: Make sure you have all the necessary supplies before you start. This includes the fabric, thread, sewing needles, pins, and, of course, a sewing machine. Don’t forget important tools like scissors and a seam ripper.
Watch Sewing Tutorial Videos: Visual learning can be incredibly helpful. Look for tutorial videos that match the patterns you’ve chosen. These can guide you through the process step-by-step.
Practice: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Sewing is a skill that improves with practice. Start with inexpensive fabrics so you won’t feel bad if things don’t go perfectly.
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TODDLERS' TOP, DRESSES, ROMPER AND PANTIES: Pullover top and dresses have self-lined upper sections, raised waist, gathers, adjustable, conce...
View full detailsMISSES' TOPS AND TUNICS: Tops and tunics are pullover. A: semi-fitted, lined, purchased trim. B: front overlay. B, C and D: very loose-fitting, n...
View full detailsWOMEN'S TOP, TUNIC, DRESS, SHORTS AND PANTS: Pullover top, tunic and dress have front and back extending into sleeves and narrow hem. A: very loo...
View full detailsMISSES' SKIRTS: Skirts (below waist) have elasticized waist, self-lined yoke variations and narrow hem. B: shaped hemline, wrong side shows. C: d...
View full detailsMISSES' DRESSES AND BELT: Wrap dresses have fitted bodice, inside ties, skirt variations, and hook&eye closing. A: purchased bias binding. B:...
View full detailsCHILDREN'S/GIRLS' TOPS, GOWNS, SHORTS AND PANTS: Pullover tops and gowns have back button yokes, gathers, elasticized sleeves and narrow hem. ...
View full detailsCHILDREN'S AND GIRLS' TOPS, DRESSES, SHORTS AND PANTS: A-line tops A, D, dresses B, C, E have front and back casing and strap; top A, dresse...
View full detailsCHILDREN’S AND GIRLS’ DRESSES: Pullover, flared dress, above mid-knee has self-lined upper front and back (fitted through the chest), raised w...
View full detailsCHILDREN'S AND GIRLS' LINED DRESSES: Lined, below mid-knee dresses A, B, C, D have fitted bodice with or without contrast yokes, flared skirt,...
View full detailsPlease select from a choice of two size options. GIRLS' AND GIRLS' PLUS DRESSES, SCARF AND LEGGINGS: Dresses A, B are above mid-knee, scoop ne...
View full detailsTODDLERS' AND CHILDREN'S TOPS, DRESSES, SHORTS AND PANTS: Pullover tops A, C and dresses B, D, E have raised waist and shoulder strap va...
View full detailsINFANTS' SHIRTS, SHORTS AND PANTS: Shirts A, B, C have patch pocket, sleeves, button or snap closure; shirt A has bias tape neckline, sl...
View full detailsINFANTS' LINED DRESSES, PANTIES AND HEADBAND: Dresses A, B, C, D, E, F have raised, gathered waistline with tie ends and back zipper; dr...
View full detailsMISSES’ APRONS: Aprons have pocket variations; aprons A, B, C are bib aprons; aprons D, E, F are half aprons; apron B has eyelet trim; aprons ...
View full detailsPlease select from a choice of two size options. CHILDREN'S/GIRLS' PONCHOS: Loose fitting, unlined ponchos. A,B,C: Exposed zipper teeth. D: To...
View full detailsPlease select from a choice of two size options. A,C,D,E: Designed for lightweight woven fabrics and B for moderate stretch knits. SUGGESTED...
View full detailsMISSES'/WOMEN'S TOPS AND PANTS: Loose-fitting, pullover tops have side front/side back seams, back applied casing with elastic and narrow ...
View full detailsMcCall's Sewing Pattern for Clown Costumes Costume A consists of a jumpsuit, collar, tie and hat; costume B, jumpsuit and bow; costume C, jumpsuit...
View full detailsMISSES'/CHILDREN'S/GIRLS' COSTUMES: Cape: Loose fitting, lined to edge with purchased frog or hook and eye closure. Dress:Fitt...
View full detailsMISSES'/WOMEN'S TOP, TUNIC, GOWNS AND PANTS: Loose-fitting, pullover top, tunic and gowns have neckbands and front yokes. C: purchased trim. B...
View full detailsTODDLERS'/CHILDREN'S TOPS AND PANTS: Tops have collar, front button band and bias sleeve bands. A and C: purchased piping. Pants have elastic ...
View full detailsMISSES'/MISS PETITE PANTS AND LEGGINGS: Close fitting pants A has waistband, mock fly front zipper and exposed zippers at lower edge; leggings...
View full detailsMISSES'/WOMEN'S LEGGINGS IN FOUR LENGTHS: Close-fitting, pull-on leggings have tapered legs and waistline elastic casing. Upper edge of leggin...
View full detailsMISSES' SKIRTS AND PETTICOAT: Skirts have waistband, pleats, side hook & eye and zipper closing. Narrow hem. C: shaped back hemline, wrong...
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