Sewing Instruments

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Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:33
CoolVi
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Dear Nehzat,
 
Am a beginner and must say I love the quality and depth of your videos.
 
As I get started, please advise on what sewing instruments to be purchased and kept ready. I have a good sewing machine to begin with.
 
Also, what brand/size  of dress form would you suggest I buy? Am looking at retailing my outfits in the long run and think investing in a dress form as I learn/practice would be helpful.
 
Thanks and Best Regards,
CoolVi
India 
 
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Wed, 05/30/2012 - 15:57
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Nehzat
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Re: What sewing Instruments I need

Dear CoolVi,

Thanks so much for the kind words.

Beside a sewing machine, you will need to purchase these basic items. A good pair of medium and large scissors, pins, different size needles for the sewing machine and for hand sewing, measuring tape, a thimble, ruler, a triangle ruler, pattern paper if you plan to draft your own patterns.

To get the most out of your dress form, I suggest buying one that is closest to your size and has collapsible shoulders. This way you can practice sewing for yourself and improve your sewing. You can search online to see what is available in your country. Watch the Skirt Block Pattern Making Video Lesson to get an idea for what the dress form should look like. I am very happy with that particular dress form.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Thu, 05/31/2012 - 10:23
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CoolVi
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I don't understand what you

I don't understand what you mean by a 'tumble'. Could you share links of an image??
 
Best,
Vi
 

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Thu, 05/31/2012 - 12:01
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Nehzat
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 Dear vi, I meant a

 Dear vi,

I meant a thimble.

Nehzat

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Sun, 06/03/2012 - 00:45
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scheri
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sewing accessories

 You need a good iron, tailors ham, sleeve board & silk organza press cloth.

So many garments have that home made look as people do not learn how to use pressing items.

 

 

 Scheri

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Wed, 06/06/2012 - 14:24
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CoolVi
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  Thanks. Much appreciate.

 

Thanks. Much appreciate.

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