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Posted by tedneeley@yahoo.com on June 19, 2006, 1:52 pm
I'm thinking of getting sewing lessons. Due to my other commitments
it's almost impossible to take group classes. I've called several
places and most of them have hours I can't attend. This one place (a
small shop that sells/services sewing machines) offers one on one
private lessons whenever I want but it costs $25 an hour (ouch!)
How can I make most of this time with the instructor? Here's my
background. I can thread a machine and bobbin. I have made curtains,
pillow cases and little dresses for kids so I know my way around the
sewing machine somewhat. I'm not comfortable with the quality of my end
product. and I want to learn to sew clothes for myself.
I'd appreciate any suggestions. If you have any questions, please post.
Thanks.
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Posted by Doug&Michelle on June 19, 2006, 2:07 pm
This one place (a
> small shop that sells/services sewing machines) offers one on one
> private lessons whenever I want but it costs $25 an hour (ouch!)
>
> How can I make most of this time with the instructor? Here's my
> background. I can thread a machine and bobbin. I have made curtains,
> pillow cases and little dresses for kids so I know my way around the
> sewing machine somewhat. I'm not comfortable with the quality of my end
> product. and I want to learn to sew clothes for myself.
>
Do you know anyone else in your area that sews, a friend or family member or
co-worker? I bet if you told them your problem they would be happy to make
free time for you. Another thing is to start small, like a skirt. And
don't forget to use your iron, that makes all the difference. Maybe look up
what you need to know online, or on here, or on www.craftster.org in the
forum.
The most important thing is to keep practicing, it isn't something that you
learn instantly so if you don't like what you made put it away and try
something new. Its easier to start from scratch.
Ask here anytime you need help
Michelle Giordano
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Posted by Kathleen on June 19, 2006, 5:50 pm
Doug&Michelle wrote:
> This one place (a
>
>>small shop that sells/services sewing machines) offers one on one
>>private lessons whenever I want but it costs $25 an hour (ouch!)
>>
>>How can I make most of this time with the instructor? Here's my
>>background. I can thread a machine and bobbin. I have made curtains,
>>pillow cases and little dresses for kids so I know my way around the
>>sewing machine somewhat. I'm not comfortable with the quality of my end
>>product. and I want to learn to sew clothes for myself.
>>
>
>
> Do you know anyone else in your area that sews, a friend or family member or
> co-worker? I bet if you told them your problem they would be happy to make
> free time for you.
You're suggesting hitting up a co-worker, family member or friend for
free lessons?
Bad, bad idea. At max you might mention your problems in locating
appropriate instruction and wait for an offer.
Kathleen
<Touchy about what little free time I have>
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Posted by Doug&Michelle on June 19, 2006, 11:50 pm
>
> You're suggesting hitting up a co-worker, family member or friend for free
> lessons?
>
> Bad, bad idea. At max you might mention your problems in locating
> appropriate instruction and wait for an offer.
>
> Kathleen
> <Touchy about what little free time I have>
>
I don't know how other people would feel, I am just speaking for myself, I
always love to help out people I know when they really want to learn
something that I know, thats just me though, I have always been like that.
I would make them come to my house though!
Michelle Giordano
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Posted by Kathleen on June 20, 2006, 12:30 am
Doug&Michelle wrote:
>>You're suggesting hitting up a co-worker, family member or friend for free
>>lessons?
>>
>>Bad, bad idea. At max you might mention your problems in locating
>>appropriate instruction and wait for an offer.
>>
>>Kathleen
>><Touchy about what little free time I have>
>>
>
> I don't know how other people would feel, I am just speaking for myself, I
> always love to help out people I know when they really want to learn
> something that I know, thats just me though, I have always been like that.
> I would make them come to my house though!
As if having them come to the house was easier!
Nah. I'm sticking to my guns. What I know is valuable, as is my time
with my family. If somebody wants to make extensive use of my knowledge
this automatically carves into my personal time.
If and where I can fit it in, I don't mind answering questions, etc.,
but the fact that I'm relatively competent at sewing doesn't necessarily
mean that I'm interested in offering up freebies.
Kathleen
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