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I am having a hard time trying to find something (here), on how to make your own clothes. I don't want books on altering clothes you already have, but how to make pants and shirts and skirts etc. Can anyone help recomend something, please? |
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Singer makes very good basic sewing books. Try this: These are also good: And books by this author, who writes about making your own patterns. Very good!
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Before sewing pants, consider what you're doing it for. If you just want some simple pull-on pants with maybe side seam pockets, it's probably a good idea to sew them. If you want pants like you can buy at the store... buy them at the store. They're a pain to make and cost about the same as buying them. Once you've learned the sewing basics from the book of your choice, I recommend you read "Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry". It'll teach you some industrial techniques that will revolutionize your sewing and make it much faster and easier for you. |
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I would suggest going to a local bookstore and browsing the shelves to find a book that you like before you buy any. It can help to see them. I sew most of my clothes but I originally took classes in school. I'm old enough that you had to take sewing in jr. high and I took additional classes in high school. Pants are difficult. I have one friend who makes her own jeans but that's because she is 6' tall. She took a class to learn how to fit the pattern correctly. When I use a new pattern I compare it to clothing that I have that I know fits. I would start with basic patterns - probably a skirt. |
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