I learned how to sew on Youtube!

I've abandoned my page for SEWING!

The last 10 months I have learned to SEW!  I had a theory that the gift of sewing skips a generation.  Really, I have asked hundreds of women over the course of about 20 years.  9 out of 10 times if they sewed their mom didn't/couldn't but their grandma was amazing.  I totally bought into my theory, until recently!!! 

Sewing has been so much fun, a LOT addictive and it makes me think of my mom everyday.  I think of all the times I watched her and caught many tips and tricks.  All the times she tried to teach me to sew and I just didn't have the patience or focus to get through the pattern process.  If I did get past the pattern then the machine and I didn't get along.  What I know about myself now, in my mid 40's, that I didn't know then is so helpful in my sewing journey. 

1. Patterns; in my opinion, are a small engineering feat!  I have a very creative and flexible mind, I don't do well with precision and restrictions.  Patterns drive me CRAZY but I am determined to take a sewing class to learn how to use one, properly! 
2.  Machines; my wise momma left me her very simple Singer Featherweight with the manual!  Knowing how to thread properly is key to sane sewing!  Knowing how to maintain your machine is the next most important key.  If you are a slow or visual learner like me go on youtube and search the machine you have and you most likely will find a tutorial on how to thread and maintain it.  This was SO helpful to my sewing success.  I can watch it over and over. 
3. Simplyanniekate  Search her on youtube, she also has an excellent blog. She "sewed my language" so to speak.  She taught me how to make a CUTE pair of boutique pants using a pair of Bella's pants as a pattern!  That was/is the best way for me to sew.  It makes sense and I don't have to deal with the precision and details that drive me crazy.  

If you have ever wanted to sew but gave up because it made you crazy, check out youtube or take a class.  That is my next goal, to take a sewing class to take it to the next level.

I did buy a new, inexpensive Brother SE-400 which will sew and embroider.  I haven't spent much time learning the embroidery part, but I plan to over spring break.  I'll post what I make.  Let's be clear here, I am NOT a great seamstress.  I just have really cute fabric, a pretty good eye for color and I'm not afraid to mix things up.  But if you look closely, you won't be impressed by my sewing skills. 

Happy sewing!  Let me know what you are making.  I'm happy to answer any questions you may have too.  I hope everyone who has a desire to sew, will take the time to learn.  What a joy!