Sewing for beginners

In short: Sewing can be learned by hand or with a sewing machine and is useful for altering, repairing or making clothes. Even simple projects such as a cushion cover are a good start.

In more detail: A good basic kit is enough for most beginner projects.

In detail

• Material: Sewing machine or needle and thread, fabric scissors, pins, fabric scraps.
• Basic stitches: Straight stitch, zigzag stitch for finishing edges.
• Patterns: Templates to transfer onto fabric, also available free online.
• Taking measurements: Important for well-fitting clothes.
• First projects: Cushion cover, fabric bag, shortening trouser hems.
• Repairs: Sewing on buttons, mending holes, saves money and resources (nachhaltig-einkaufen-und-konsumieren).
• Practice: Practise with cheap fabric before working with expensive fabric (stricken-und-haekeln-fuer-anfaenger).