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Dear Community,

Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.

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Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.

Sewing newbie..how do I learn?

I have a sewing maching, I know how to thread it and thats all. I have no idea how to actually start! All I want to make are curtains for now. I took home ec, but dont remember anything. How did you all learn?I do not have a store that offers classes anywhere near me.Any advice or suggestions?Thanks so much!

Re: Sewing newbie..how do I learn?

  • imagesoontobefour:
    How did you all learn? Any advice or suggestions?Thanks so much!

    Just like getting to Carnegie Hall...Practice, practice, practice!  Wink

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    L'isle Sur la Sorgue, Provence


  • Check out the FAQ link at the top of the board for tons of tips, tricks, and info.
    I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
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  • You tube videos are very helpful!
  • Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Do you have a seam ripper? Not to sound all pessimistic or anything, but EVERYBODY (even after years and years of experience) makes mistakes, so don't feel discouraged. Use them as learning opportunities and keep on going.
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